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Headlines from December 27th, 2008
Sunday NY Times: Despite Interview, Kennedy's Mystery Persists
Paper of Record: The prospective New York Senator "seemed less like a candidate than an idea of one: forceful but vague, largely undefined and seemingly determined to remain that way." At one point tells the reporters: “Have you guys ever thought about writing for, like, a woman’s magazine or something? I thought you were the crack political team.” Read more excerpts here. Permalink
European Markets Build on Gains
Europe's major markets moved higher for a second straight day, gaining 1 to 2% during Tuesday morning trading. In Tokyo, the Nikkei closed 1.3% higher but, despite the positive session, the index closed with its worst-ever annual percentage fall, losing 42.1%. Permalink
RNC Chair "Shocked and Appalled" at Obama Parody
Mike Duncan blasts fellow Republican Chip Saltsman for distributing a CD including the parody song "Barack the Magic Negro." "I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate as it clearly does not move us in the right direction." Gingrich: "This is so inappropriate that it should disqualify any Republican National Committee candidate who would use it." Duncan is running for re-election as RNC chair against Saltsman and others. Saltsman says Republicans have the "good humor and good sense" to understand it's a parody. Permalink
Ohio's Governor to Obama: "I Need $5 Billion"
Gov. Strickland, other governors and mayors line up to ask the new White House for emergency funds as their economies crater. Strickland: "We're not crying wolf. This is real." , 9:00 AM
Dolphin Show and Shave Ice for the Obamas
The president-elect and his daughters leave their $9 million Hawaiian rental home Friday for a trip to Sea Life and Kokonuts Shave Ice and Snacks. Offers to buy reporters a dessert-- "I'm telling you, this is really good." Read pool report here. NY Times: Sudden trip sent the pool reporter scrambling. Permalink
WSJ: Reid Worried About Re-Election Prospects
The Senate Majority Leader is interviewing campaign managers and stepping up fundraising ahead of his 2010 election fight. Recent poll puts his approval rating in Nevada at 38%. Permalink
Broder: Cabinet Pick Will Highlight GOP Split
The WashPost's "dean" envisions incoming Transportation Secretary LaHood, a former GOP congressman, battling former colleagues in Congress over infrastructure spending. "The spectacle of LaHood facing off in congressional testimony against those naysayers will dramatize a split that is crippling the GOP." Permalink
Looking at Faith in the 2008 Election
Religion News Service: God became "the most sought-after running mate in the 2008 campaign." Permalink
Power Returning to Obama's Island
Crews are restoring electricity to the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where Obama is staying, after a thunderstorm left the island in darkness. Power returns to Obama's house in time for him to make his set-your-watch-by-it visit to the nearby Semper Fit Marine gym. Read pool report here. Permalink
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