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The Think Tank will be talking a holiday break to enjoy a double-dose of turkey (the marriage to Mrs. Think Tank scored me an invite to Thanksgiving lunch at the in-laws) and everything that comes with it. I’m not sure how this is going to go, but I’ll give it my best effort.
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I made it through the first chapter of Sarah Palin ’s book last night. You’re probably wondering whether I ponied up the 10 bucks at Wal-Mart for the book. The answer is no. A friend of Mrs. Think Tank ’s received it as a gift, and she stopped by last night after arriving in ...
White House
Sarah Palin
From Dana Stevens :
In a way, despite its unremitting grimness, The Road is a perfect Thanksgiving weekend release. It gives even those who dread seeing their families for holiday dinner something very literal and tangible to be thankful for. Mom’s turkey may be dry and her pie crusts ...
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The Washington Independent takes a look at the candidacy of Tim Griffin , a former operative of Karl Rove and U.S. Attorney. Mr. Griffin is running in a contested Republican primary for the 2nd congressional district in Arkansas, a seat currently held by incumbent Vic Snyder .
If local ...
Congress
Karl Rove
Vic Snyder
Washington, D.C
Much has been said of the dwindling support for President Barack Obama among independents. This analysis , conducted by Charles Franklin for Pollster.com suggests something all together different.
So the point is simple: Claims of abandonment of Obama by independents (or lib-Dems or con-Dems) ...
White House
Barack Obama
Democratic National Committee
From John Dickerson in Slate :
Her abettors in this speculation are the Democratic National Committee and the media. The DNC wants Palin to be the face of the Republican future because Democrats think she’s a clown. The media has an interest in portraying Palin as a viable political ...
White House
Sarah Palin
Democratic National Committee
Oprah Winfrey
The New York Times
Barack Obama
Here are my observations from the free health clinic yesterday in Little Rock at The Huffington Post .
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Huffington Post
Blanche Lincoln
Health care
Be sure to tune in to John King’s political program today, “State of the Union.” Little Rock, Arkansas - and more specifically Doe’s Eat Place - is featured. It begins at 8 am.
Other
With 60 votes yesterday, the US Senate begins debate on a bill to reform health insurance in America. Both Arkansas senators, Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln , voted in favor of the matter that began what many anticipate will be a long and contentious process.
Ms. Lincoln’s vote ...
Congress
Blanche Lincoln
Mark Pryor
The New York Times
From Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson , a moderate Democrat, on his decision to vote in favor of beginning debate on the health insurance reform bill in the Senate:
“It is only to begin debate and an opportunity to make improvements. If you don’t like a bill, why block your own ...
Congress
Blanche Lincoln
Joe Lieberman
Bill Nelson
Health care
From FireDogLake :
Bill Clinton told FDL’s Eve Gittelson that it would be problematic for him to attend a free medical clinic being held in Little Rock, Arkansas tomorrow because MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann had “politicized” the event.” He indicated that some were turning the event into a ...
Congress
Blanche Lincoln
Bill Clinton
Keith Olbermann
I’ve been out of town for the better part of two days and I’m just now reading that Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor clearly stated that he would vote for the cloture motion which would advance the bill to debate in the Senate. Good for him.
Senator Blanche Lincoln still remains on the ...
Congress
Blanche Lincoln
Mark Pryor
The New York Times
Keith Olbermann
A new poll indicates that 84% of Arkansans want the Senate to debate health care reform. This comes on the eve of a cloture vote in the Senate where 60 members must vote in favor in order for the bill to proceed to the Senate floor for debate.
Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln , up for ...
Congress
Health care
Blanche Lincoln
Joe Lieberman
President Bill Clinton is in Little Rock, Arkansas today to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Center and Park. The event is from 11:30 - 1:00 under a large tent.
The Associated Press examines the five-year impact the library has had on Little Rock.
After Clinton ...
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Bill Clinton
God, I hate exclamation points. But I couldn’t help it today because Sarah Palin ’s book, “Going Rogue,” finally arrives in bookstores. No, I’m not excited, but lots of other people are, including Jason Tolbert of The Tolbert Report .
By now, those of us that ...
White House
Sarah Palin
Mike Huckabee
Bud Day
I obsess about bowl games this time of year, especially when, for the first time in two season, the Arkansas Razorbacks are eligible for one. Today, e-mails have blanketed my in-box about scenarios that would lead the Hogs to the Cotton Bowl. Is it really possible? I asked in response.
After ...
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Georgia
I’m referring to Bill Belichick , the head coach of the New England Patriots , who last night decided to go for it on fourth and two on the Pats own 28 with two minutes to play. It’s one of the craziest coaching decisions I’ve ever seen in football, and it backfired famously. ...
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From Ross Douthat in today’s New York Times :
Even in an age of near-trillion-dollar spending sprees, the president of the United States has only limited influence over the unemployment numbers.
World
United States
The Arkansas blogosphere has been chatty about a new Public Policy Polling poll on the Arkansas Second Congressional District race involving Democratic Party incumbent Vic Snyder . The poll shows Mr. Snyder with an approval rating of forty-two percent. Forty-six percent of second district ...
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Vic Snyder
Approval Ratings
Gallup Poll
Scott Murphy
Health care
From Rob Mortiz of Stephens Media :
Two recent federal Environmental Protection Agency studies concluded it would take about $5 billion to rehabilitate or replace the old and broken water systems in the state and another $400 million to repair and upgrade the sewer systems.
Arkansas ...
