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A Brawl in St. Paul
A Brawl in St. Paul
With John McCain weighing a running mate who supports abortion rights, a revolt is brewing among his conservative base that includes a walkout at the Republican National Convention next week and a huge battle on the floor---especially if he selects...
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Matt Lewis: Veep Pick Countdown!
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — By Noon tomorrow, we will know ... Yet, rumors are swirling that word may leak out tonight about McCain's veep pick. Drudge says it will leak tonight. This would obviously rain on Obama's parade tonight, which could work -- or could backfire, hurgint McCain. Still, as McCain's veep pick nears, people are getting nervous. Conservatives are threatening a Republican National Convention walk-out if a pro-choicer is picked -- especially if it's Lieberman . Meanwhile, ...

The Latest Hap’s In Politics
Flopping Aces — ... All kinds of political turmoil is going on today. First there was the report that McCain has picked his VP and it may leak tonight during The One’s speech. Unless its Palin I think trying to steal the DNC thunder would backfire. They have their turn, we will have ours. If Obama were to pull a scene stealing tactic during McCain’s speech I know I would be pissed. Then there is the turmoil about who McCain is picking. If its Joe, Or Ridge, watch out! With John McCain weighing a running mate who supports abortion rights, a ...

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