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Frank Rich- Truthiness Stages a Comeback - NYT

If you doubt that the big lies are sticking, look at the latest Washington Post/ABC News poll. Half of voters now believe in the daily McCain refrain that Obama will raise their taxes.

Newsvine Q&A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine starting Thursday, September 19 at 5pm ET, where we'll be discussing U.S. Politics and the unfolding presidential election.

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GOP senator: A 'stretch' to say Palin is qualified

Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel said his party's vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, lacks foreign policy experience and called it a "stretch" to say she's qualified to be president.

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A Conservative for Obama - Former National Review Editor Endorsement

Barack Obama is not my ideal candidate for president. (In fact, I made the maximum donation to John McCain during the primaries, when there was still hope he might come to his senses.) But I now see that Obama is almost the ideal candidate for this moment in American history.

Jonathan Alter: A Reality Check on Change

But the rest of what [Palin] said in that section of her speech is as phony as a moose in Manhattan.

As Mayor of Wasilla, Palin Cut Own Duties, Left Trail of Bad Blood

"And Sarah really pandered to that resentment, that resistance to change. Sarah became their person."

Friedman - Making America Stupid - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com

I'll tell you what they would have been doing: the Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan observers would have been up out of their seats, exchanging high-fives and joining in the chant louder than anyone in the hall — "Yes! Yes! Drill, America, drill!" — because an America th …

Frank Rich--The Palin-Whatshisname Ticket

WITH all due deference to lipstick, let's advance the story. A week ago the question was: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be a heartbeat away from the presidency? The question today: What kind of president would Sarah Palin be?

McCain's dirty campaigning (FACTCheck.org proves)

McCain's dirty campaigning (FACTCheck.org proves) FactCheck.org makes it evident that McCain keeps on breaking his promise not to resort to dirty companying against his opponent (Obama), so far 19 times plus 4 of McCain's surrogates' false statements agains …

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Once Elected, Palin Hired Friends and Lashed Foes

Interviews show that Ms. Palin runs an administration that puts a premium on loyalty and secrecy.

Sarah Palin: George Bush In Lipstick?

"She's not a pitbull in lipstick," said one female Democratic operative, referencing a line from Palin's convention speech. "She's George Bush in lipstick."

On behalf of the elite media, I would like to say we are very sorry.

On behalf of the media, I would like to say we are sorry. On behalf of the elite media, I would like to say we are very sorry. We have asked questions this week that we should never have asked.

Palin Pick is Desperate, but that doesn't doesn't mean it won't work

It's almost impossible to think that this was anything but a "Hail Mary," which for you non-football fans is when the quarterback, needing a touchdown to win on the game's final play, heaves the ball into the end zone in the hopes it will fall into a teammate's hands.

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Palin Not Sure What V.P. Does

If Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin got the job as running mate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), count her as one of the most surprised. In an interview just a month ago, she dissed the job, saying it didn't seem "productive."

The Energy Challenge - Wind Energy Bumps Into Power Grid's Limits - Series

Wind advocates say that just two of the windiest states, North Dakota and South Dakota, could in principle generate half the nation's electricity from turbines.

Kennedy Tugs at Hearts, as Obama's Wife Praises Values - NYTimes.com

Opening evening of the Democratic National Convention features Senator Ted Kennedy in film biography and surprise live speech that was an emotional moment for all.

Politics Q&A: Chuck Todd at the DNC

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director. Due to scheduling conflicts, I was unable to participate in this thread as previously planned -- please check back for updates!

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Survey: Americans feel churches shouldn't meddle in politics

A slim majority of Americans think churches should stay out of politics, according to a new survey. The survey suggests that for the first time in more than a decade, there has been a shift away from the view that religious groups should influence social and political issues.

Newsvine Q&A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

The following is a summary of the Questions and Answers, pulled from the Newsvine comment thread below:

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Newsvine Q&A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

The following is a summary of the Questions and Answers, pulled from the Newsvine comment thread below: Chuck, Just one question, why has MSNBC invested so much time and energy to Mr. B. H. Obama? -jade-log

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Pew poll - Obama has huge lead among Hispanic voters - McClatchy

Barack Obama has picked up support from nearly all the Hispanic voters who voted for rival Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries, giving him a nearly three-to-one lead over Republican John McCain among Hispanics, a poll released Thursday shows.

NBC/WSJ Poll: Obama keeps 6 point lead over McCain

A majority of Americans think Barack Obama is a riskier choice for the presidency, but he maintains a six-point lead over Republican John McCain, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

Pickens to Senate -- Congress should clear path for wind power

Can we get Congressional progress on wind power through finding some common ground? Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens asked Congress on Tuesday to "clear the path" for his plan to boost use of wind and natural gas for U.S.

Gulf Winds Could Power Louisiana -- Another oil man joins the wind power movement

Herman J Schellstede, owner of an oil industry equipment company in New Iberia, is betting the Gulf of Mexico can produce enough wind to power thousands of homes and businesses.

Sen. Murray says Bush, GOP block energy solutions

Sen. Patty Murray says Democrats have a plan to combat record-high gas prices, but President Bush and Republicans in Congress are standing in the way.

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