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OBAMA SPEECH IN FULL: A MORE PERFECT UNION — “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” — Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America's improbable experiment in democracy.
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Charles Murray / The Corner:
Have I missed the competition? — I read the various posts here on “The Corner,” mostly pretty ho-hum or critical about Obama's speech. Then I figured I'd better read the text (I tried to find a video of it, but couldn't). I've just finished. Has any other major American politician ever …
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish:
The Speech — Alas, I cannot give a more considered response right now as I have to get on the road. But I do want to say that this searing, nuanced, gut-wrenching, loyal, and deeply, deeply Christian speech is the most honest speech on race in America in my adult lifetime.
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John Derbyshire / The Corner:
Obama's Lies — Not so much lies as a sort of slippery sleight-of-mouth. I'm starting to really dislike Obama. … Segregation was not “the law of the land” in the 1950s. It was the law in a minority of states. … If, as Obama seems to be claiming, those are the sentiments …
Michael Crowley / The New Republic:
Obama's Speech Was Brilliant, But — Will the complexity of his message reach the people it needs to? — Today, Barack Obama gave a brilliant, inspiring, intellectually supple speech—but one that may have done little to solve his festering problem with working class white Americans.
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Greg Sargent / TPM Election Central:Full Text Of Obama's Big Race Speech: A Big Break With Political Precedent
Shelby Steele / Wall Street Journal:The Obama Bargain — Geraldine Ferraro may have had sinister motives …
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John Cole / Balloon Juice:Obama's Speech — I am watching it live. Seems to be, well …
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Washington Post:
A McCain Gaffe in Jordan — AMMAN, Jordan — Sen. John McCain, traveling in the Middle East to promote his foreign policy expertise, misidentified in remarks Tuesday which broad category of Iraqi extremists are allegedly receiving support from Iran. — He said several times that Iran …
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Thomas Joscelyn / Weekly Standard Blog:
McCain Was Right, Iran Works with Al Qaeda — Some bloggers are jumping all over Senator John McCain for his supposed “gaffe” today. According to The Trail, a blog over at the Washington Post, McCain said that Iranian operatives were “taking al-Qaeda into Iran, training them and sending them back.”
Quinnipiac University:
Clinton Widens Lead Over Obama In Pennsylvania, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Momentum Shifts To Her, But Racial Split Grows — The momentum in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary battle has shifted back to New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, who now leads Illinois Sen. Barack Obama 53 …
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Anne E. Kornblut / Washington Post:
John Murtha Endorses Hillary Clinton — LANCASTER, Pa. — Rep. John P. Murtha has announced his endorsement of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, bringing his clout as a 17-term member of the House and a prominent anti-war Democrat to bear with more than a month until the primary here in his home state.
David G. Savage / Los Angeles Times:
U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to strike down D.C. handgun ban — Several justices indicate they believe the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution protects individual rights. — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices, hearing a historic argument on the meaning of the 2nd Amendment …
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CNN:
The beer v. wine vote — (CNN) - As some Americans recover from hangovers induced by St. Patrick's Day, a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll released Tuesday suggests a voter's drinking preferences may also reveal their political preferences. — Beer drinkers appear more likely to vote …
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Katharine Q. Seelye / The Caucus:
Obama's New Radio Ads — PHILADELPHIA — Senator Hillary Clinton may be ahead in the polls here in Pennsylvania, but Senator Barack Obama is the first one up on the air, with two radio spots starting today. They are the first ads in advance of the state's primary, April 22.
Roger L. Simon / Pajamas Media:
'BARACK, I DIDN'T DO IT FOR THIS': AN HOMAGE TO ANDREW GOODMAN — Barack Obama's speech today moved Roger L. Simon to poetry for the first time since high school. He apologizes for the inadequacies. — Support Pajamas Media; Visit Our Advertisers — Barack, I didn't do it for this.
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