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2:20 PM ET, February 16, 2008

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Sam Roberts / New York Times:
Unofficial Tallies in City Understated Obama Vote  —  Black voters are heavily represented in the 94th Election District in Harlem's 70th Assembly District.  Yet according to the unofficial results from the New York Democratic primary last week, not a single vote in the district was cast for Senator Barack Obama.
Discussion: TalkLeft, Daily Kos and Booman Tribune
Kathryn Jean Lopez / The Corner:
“At this moment, somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning a new attack on America.  And Congress has no higher responsibility than ensuring we have the tools to stop them."  —  Today's presidential radio address: … Keep reading this post . . .
Discussion: Salon and Hot Air
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White House:
Myth/Fact: Five Myths About the House's Failure to Give Our Intelligence Professionals the Tools They Need to Monitor Terrorists Effectively  —  House Leadership's Decision To Block A Vote On A Bipartisan Senate Solution Will Create Unacceptable Risks To Our National Security
Shaun Mullen / The Moderate Voice:
Politics & Never Having To Say You're Sorry  —  For someone whose handlers said they didn't expect to win any more February primaries, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Wisconsin like her life depends on it.  Which politically speaking, it does.  —  Despite numerous promises to take the high road …
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Jeralyn / TalkLeft:
Another Unfounded Media Attack on Bill Clinton
Discussion: Dallas Morning News
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice:
Bill Clinton On Sharp Attack Against Obama Again (UPDATED)
Discussion: protein wisdom and The Caucus
Big Tent Democrat / TalkLeft:
These Kinds Of Sexist Remarks Are Not What I Am Looking For … In a campaign marked by news coverage unrelenting in its sexism and misogyny, especially from NBC, the last thing we can afford is sexism from the frontrunning candidate.  Barack Obama needs to apologize for this remark.
Discussion: Balloon Juice and Liberal Values
JSOnline:
Obama: Change for the good  —  Both candidates would serve their party well as nominee, but in the Illinois senator, there is a potential for change that can only help this country move on and progress.  —  From the Journal Sentinel  —  There is only the tiniest sliver of daylight separating …
Discussion: The Caucus
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Houston Chronicle:
For Obama: The Chronicle endorses the senator from Illinois for the Democratic presidential nomination  —  The presidency of the United States is a powerful bully pulpit.  The occupant of the White House must not only issue orders, but also inspire and advocate for all Americans.
Discussion: The Swamp
Wall Street Journal:
KSM, the Victim  —  On Monday, some six years after 9/11, military prosecutors filed charges against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, al Qaeda's foreign-operations chief, along with five of his conspirators.  They will stand before a military tribunal, and if convicted they could face execution.
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Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
The Final Atrocity  —  Khalid Sheikh Mohammed planned …
Discussion: Balloon Juice
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Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
The Coming Obama ‘Theocracy’  —  People mocked Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney for their religious backgrounds often during the presidential campaigns, but at least they never claimed to be on a mission to save the souls of Americans through government action.
Juan A. Lozano / Associated Press:
Harris County DA resigns amid scandal  —  Racist and obscene e-mails were found on his office computer  —  HOUSTON - Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal resigned Friday under the weight of a scandal involving the release of dozens of pornographic, racist and political e-mails on his office computer.
Discussion: Sadly, No!
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Mike Allen / The Politico:
Playbook: Florida Dem floats mail-in do-over  —  Good Saturday morning.  —  MICHELLE OBAMA is on the cover of the Newsweek closing tonight.  “He Calls Her His ‘Rock.’ The Real Michelle Obama.”  Profile and interview by Richard Wolffe, essay by Raina Kelley on the image of black women …
Lydia Saad / Gallup:
Democrats' Hold on House Looks Secure, for Now  —  Current advantage is greater than that seen in last two elections  —  PRINCETON, NJ — The Republican Party last carried a majority of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, and Gallup polling conducted in the days preceding …
Associated Press:
Is McCain's Sharp Tongue Achilles Heel?  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Temper, temper.  Republican John McCain is known for his.  He's been dubbed “Senator Hothead” by more than one publication, but he's also had some success extracting his hatchet from several foreheads.
Discussion: Matthew Yglesias
 
 
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Associated Press:
Danish lawmakers refuse to apologize, cancel trip to Iran
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Virus from China the gift that keeps on giving
Media Matters for America:
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Discussion: TalkLeft
The Innocence Project:
Kennedy Brewer, who served time on death row, is first post …
Steven Emerson / Articles by the Investigative Project …:
Wolf to Georgetown: Detail Use of Saudi Millions
Matthew Yglesias:
Generic Ballot  —  The numbers don't have any real predictive value …
Discussion: Open Left
Cagle Cartoons / The Moderate Voice:
Guest Voice: Bill Clinton: Threat or Menace?
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Internal memo: G/O Media sells The Onion to a new Chicago-based firm, Global Tetrahedron, which promises to keep The Onion's staff intact and in Chicago

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
The FCC votes 3-2 to reinstate net neutrality rules, expanding government oversight of ISPs and aiming to protect consumer access to the internet

Elvira Pollina / Reuters:
Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI plan a 24-hour strike May 6 against “suffocating control” of their work by Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government

 
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