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Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

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Romney discusses his op-ed.

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No Shame

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Al Franken is contesting this ballot.

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Caption Contest

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Is it just me, or does this strike the fear of God in you?

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The Fight For Afghanistan

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Some incredible photos from the newly-central front in the War on Terror.

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How Bad Is It?

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It’s real bad.

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Malkin on the Palin Smears

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What we’ve seen in the smears against Sarah Palin go beyond the normal post-election squabbling.

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Veteran’s Day

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Thank you to our heroes.  It’s you who make this grand experiment called America possible. 

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Hope! Change! Now What?

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Empty indeed. 

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On the Sunnyside

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All is not lost. An Obama presidency does provide an opportunity for Conservatives.

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Scapegoating

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The McCain camp takes aim at Sarah Palin.

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Losing an Election

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Well, America, you took the bait, now comes the switch.

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You Think You’re Entitled to the Money You’ve Earned?

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Well you must be crazy. 

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Ohio Says It’s Over

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That’s all folks, say hello to your new President.

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The Real John McCain

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“What an old anecdote about Mo Udall in the hospital reveals about McCain’s character.” A must-read.

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Obama vs. Obama (VIDEO)

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More video evidence that “hope” and “change” really mean “typical politician.” The man has flip flopped more than John Kerry did in 2004.

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Voter Intimidation

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Get a load of this. 

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A Closing Argument for John McCain

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“His mettle has been tested; he’s ready to lead.”

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McCain Does One Last SNL (VIDEO)

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You have to admit that Saturday Night Live has done a spectacular job at becoming relevant again during the campaign.  (Olbermann-bashing bonus)

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‘Bankrupting’ the Coal Industry

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It would be richly deserved if Barack Obama loses Pennsylvania for his comments on the coal industry.

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What Do We Know About Barack Obama?

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Not enough. 

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BEST OF THE WEB for August 31, 2008

Sarah Palin, Game-Changer

The next week should reveal a great deal about the anxieties of the Democrats.

Politics & Election '08

Governor Sarah Palin: Story and Experience Dwarf Barack Obama

Rush Limbaugh  | The Rush Limbaugh Show

Conservative. More experience than Obama. And a babe!

Palin Electrifies Conservative Base

Jonathan Martin  | Politico

In picking Palin, McCain has ignited a wave of elation and emotion that has led some grass-roots activists to weep with joy.

Gingrich on the Power of Authenticity

Newt Gingrich  | The Weekly Standard

In one sudden moment Friday, John McCain fundamentally changed American politics in a manner that transcends issues and details. The great threat to the Obama-Biden ticket can be captured in one word: authenticity.

McCain Unveils a Secret Weapon for Culture Wars

Father Raymond J. de Souza  | National Journal

The man of change, Obama, chose the safest, most insider running mate imaginable, Joe Biden. The old man, McCain, went with the groundbreaking outsider.

Outrageous Vulnerabilities

Michael Barone  | National Review

Obama may not Weather this storm.

Palin Fought for Reform in Alaska

Fred Barnes  | The Wall Street Journal

Why John McCain took a risk on a little known running mate with a good record.

Protesters And Dems: Connect The Dots

Editorial  | Investor's Business Daily

Is there such a thing as wanting to be clapped into the clink? Yes, if the riot-baiting actions of Denver’s protesters are to be believed. Just remember: They differ from Democrats only in degree.

Joe Biden’s Mythical Blue-Collar Roots

Steve Chapman  | Townhall

Joe Biden once got in trouble for plagiarizing a speech and inflating his academic record. So it will not surprise you to find that his famous working-class background turns out to be mythical.

Lady is a Champ

Dick Morris  | New York Post

Sarah Palin does not simply represent an opportunity to appeal to women voters and to add a new, charismatic presence to the ticket. Her selection signals the rebirth of John McCain.

The War

The General’s Dilemma

Steve Coll  | The New Yorker

David Petraeus, the pressures of politics, and the road out of Iraq.

Lessons of a Post-modern War

John O'Sullivan  | The Washington Times

This post-modern invasion looks very different to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia 40 years ago - and in ways that bear examination.

American Interest

The Final Days

Peter Baker  | The New York Times Magazine

As he hands over control of his party to John McCain, what does George Bush really think about his former rival, the fall campaign and his own presidential legacy?

California State of Mind

George F. Will  | Townhall

If John McCain becomes president, he will be confronted by a Congress with significantly larger Democratic majorities than today’s.

New Orleans Residents Flee as Gustav Closes In

Dana Hedgpeth and Jacqueline L. Salmon  | The Washington Post

Emergency officials prepared Sunday for massive traffic backups as thousands of residents of New Orleans and coastal areas continued to follow mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Gustav.

Better Education Through Innovation

Cory Booker, John Doerr and Ted Mitchell  | Los Angeles Times

America’s educational system is falling behind. We must find innovative leaders with a vision who can prepare children for the future they deserve.

Human Error is Struck Out

Christopher Caldwell  | Financial Times

Whether or not video replay raises the quality of refereeing, it renders US football less gladiatorial and more litigative.

World Affairs

When History is Not Repeated

Caroline Glick  | The Jerusalem Post

On Tuesday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced: “We are not afraid of anything, including the prospect of a new cold war.”

The Cost for Russia

Staff  | The Economist

An isolationist ideology triumphs in Russia, but the war in Georgia brings reverberations at home.



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