politico.com - 7/29/2008
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madhatter: "I'm still waiting for the Democratic Party--controlled MSM to report something on John Edwards. Too bad Edwards isn't a Republican, he'd be headline news for the next 3 months, or until Novmber 4th anyway. Who can still say that the MSM isn't in the hip-pocket of the Democratic Party without laughing?" So let me get this straight: Are you saying that the press reporting the fact ...
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This Is Excellent News For John McCain
Eschaton —
It always is.
The oil curse in America
Newshoggers.com —
... Besides learning that seeing Republicans indicted for corruption related to the oil industry is always good for the Republican running for President, I saw a pretty perceptive comment over at the ...
Ben Smith of the Politico Says That the Indictment of Republican Senator Stevens is an Opportunity for McCain
J. Bradford DeLong's Grasping Reality with All Eight Tentacles —
... Stevens falloutThe indictment of the [Republican] senior senator from Alaska on corruption charges is yet another blow to the GOP brand. But, as Jonathan Martin points out, it could be an opportunity for McCain [to run against Capitol Hill]: He and Stevens are old foes. ...
Life Imitates Farce
Balloon Juice —
I wish I were kidding about this, but the indictment of another senior Republican is…. GOOD NEWS FOR JOHN MCCAIN:
The indictment of the senior senator from Alaska on corruption charges is yet another blow to the GOP brand.
But, as Jonathan Martin points out, it could be an opportunity for McCain: He and Stevens are old foes.
Kill me, but make it quick.
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thenextright.com 7/29/2008 — The other shoe drops:
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Ted Stevens Must Resign
redstate.com 7/29/2008 —
Ted Stevens (R-AK) has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 7 counts.
While people are innocent until proven guilty, we know enough facts
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Stevens Resigns from Two Committees
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com 7/29/2008 — From Roll Call :
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), who has been indicted on seven counts of making false statements on his financial disclosure forms, has stepped down from his post atop two committees, according to a senior GOP aide.
Republicans ...
Ted Stevens declares innocence —
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From NBC's Mark MurrayThe Alaska senator just released this statement: "I have proudly served this nation and Alaska for over 50 years. My public service began when I served in WWII. It saddens me to learn that these charges have been brought ...
Stevens: I'm innocent —
CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Sen. Ted Stevens on Tuesday denied lying about receiving gifts from an Alaska-based energy company on whose behalf he intervened in Washington. He had been indicted on seven counts hours earlier.
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