Headlines from November 8th, 2009

Afghan Options

NYT: Aides presenting Obama with three options ranging from 20,000 - 40,000 in additional troops. Permalink

Obama urges Senate to continue progress on health care after House passage in Sunday remarks from the Rose Garden. Echoes statement released overnight. REMARKS: Read them here. STATEMENT: Read it here. Permalink

"Death Panels" Back From the Dead

Palin revives incendiary charge in Facebook missive after House health vote. QUOTES: Read what she said here. Permalink

California Angst

New USC/LA Times poll suggests 80% of residents believe the state is on the wrong track, most believe next governor won't be able to fix it. Permalink

Holy Cao

Freshman Louisiana rep lone GOPer to support House health care bill. Tells CNN, "Last night's decision was the proper decision for my district even though it was not the popular decision for my party." Permalink

23 Minutes of T-Paw

Minnesota governor pleases--but does not blow away--Iowa Republicans at annual party event at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. Read all you need to know about his keynote address right here. Permalink

National Media Descends on Des Moines

Back-to-the-future weekend: Iowa doubleheader of Pawlenty and Huckabee. Developing.... , 5:30 AM

Palin Previews Book Tour Rap

On Milwaukee stage before thousands of Wisconsin Right-to-Lifers, Palin practices her coming themes and jibes. To get an early taste, click here. ALSO: Read about Jerry Seinfeld's Friday Milwaukee appearance across town here. Permalink

ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS

Meet the Press: Govs. Barbour, Rendell; roundtable with David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow, Mike Murphy This Week: Michael Steele, Tim Kaine; roundtable with George Will, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Donna Brazile, Frank Luntz Face the Nation: Dick Armey, Ed Rollins, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Sen. Menendez State of the Union: Gov.-elect McDonnell, Bill McInturff, Peter Hart Fox News Sunday: Gov.-elect McDonnell, Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Pence, Sen. Lieberman Permalink