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Headlines from November 2nd, 2009
Nebraska Fella Finds Obama Support in Iowa Down
Timesman Zeleny chats up Hawkeye State Republicans, others who have been cured of Obamamania. Permalink
Obama Calls for "New Chapter" in Afghanistan
Says he phoned Karzai Monday, told the newly re-elected leader he needs to improve reform efforts "after some difficult years." REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
Ax: "Nobody Should Feel Satisfied"
Obama adviser says administration has "accomplished a lot" in the first year, but wars and economy continue to cast a shadow on the White House. Comments come in CNN year one round-up interview with Axelrod, Dunn, Gibbs. EXCERPTS: Read more here. Permalink
McCain Ratchets Up Afghan Pressure
Marks news of Karzai win with renewed call for Obama to act on McChrystal request. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink
Palin vs. Biden in NY-23
Former Alaska guv hits back at the VP after he questions her stance on energy during Bill Owens rally Monday. Plus: Palin also wades into NJ race. Permalink
Rush Predicts Extinction for Blue Dogs and RINOs
NY-23 intrigue sparks prognosticating from the top talker. DETAILS: Read what El Rushbo sees in the crystal ball here. Permalink
Scozzafava Robocalling in NY-23
GOP dropout reportedly cuts call for Owens on eve of the election. Permalink
Monday Briefing
Afghanistan and Tuesday elections top the agenda in Gibb's session with reporters. DETAILS: Get them here. TRANSCRIPT: Read it here. Permalink
Obama: Jobs Now "Overriding Focus"
Obama says Monday unemployment situation "requires bold, innovative action" from government and private sector. Comments follow meeting with Economic Recovery Advisory Board. REMARKS: Read them here. Permalink
McDonnell Keeps His Distance
GOP gubernatorial candidate brushes off Palin's Virginia robocalls. Permalink
Big Tent in North Country
Biden slams Hoffman as part of "extreme wing" of GOP at Owens rally in NY-23, says Dems "have room" for moderates. Seeks to tie conservative candidate to Palin, Limbaugh, Bush in Monday remarks. Meanwhile: Fred Thompson stumps with Hoffman. Permalink
U.S. Congratulates Karzai
Embassy says it looks forward to working with him after Afghan officials cancel runoff, declare Karzai the winner Monday. Permalink
Bullish
Monday NYTimes: White House aides confident of health care passage. Plus: Ax says health care distraction has allowed series of victories for the rest of the agenda. Permalink
Biden: Worst is Behind Us
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3808367&w=260&h=219&fv=] VP tells CNN he's "confident we've hit bottom" of recession, says jobs is next big task. EXCERPTS: Read more here. VIDEO: Watch it above. Permalink
House Poised for Health Care Vote
Pelosi expected to send her bill to the floor Monday, vote could as early as Thursday. Permalink
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