thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 8/25/2008
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The G.O.P. is making sure that the Democratic National Convention is not the only show in town this week.
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Republicans Unveil War Room in Denver
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... In an office building less than a mile from the convention center, a couple dozen Republicans will be monitoring the Democrats’ every word, waiting to attack. ...
Republicans In Denver: Ready To Strike
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... in some heavy hitters -- Mitt Romney on Tuesday, Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday, Tim Pawlenty on Thursday. They've made up some signs that borrow the graphic design look of the convention, with the slogan "A Mile High, An Inch Deep." The idea is to stay relevant and visible in the media coverage of the convention; they're basically hoping for some moments they can pounce on to embarrass Barack Obama.
The New York Times' blog covering the presidential race also features a piece on the RNC "war room"
The "Citizens for McCain" press conference, as ...
Monday's campaign round-up
Political Animal —
... , "AFL-CIO officials have kicked off their push to introduce Barack Obama to union voters in 24 'priority' states, unveiling a mail piece that will go out to more than a million swing voters in four states this week." Karen Ackerman, political director of the AFL-CIO, called it the "biggest grassroots effort in history." * The RNC has established a " war room " in Denver, to attack Dems during their convention. * The RNC also continues to ...
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