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talkingpointsmemo.com - 7/5/2009
Says It All
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From Todd Purdum's new piece in Vanity Fair ... None of McCain's still-loyal soldiers will say negative things about Palin on the record. Even thinking such thoughts privately is painful for them, because there is ultimately no way to read McCain's selection of Palin as reflecting anything ...
legalinsurrection.blogspot.com - 7/4/2009
It Always Has Been About Trig
— legalinsurrection.blogspot.com — I waited a whole day before posting about the Sarah Palin resignation. Well, not a whole day,... but longer than almost everyone else in the blogosphere. Here's my take as of this moment in time, subject to change: I don't know why Sarah Palin resigned, ... (more) It Always Has Been About Trig

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redstate.com - 7/4/2009
A few additional and hopefully final thoughts on Sarah Palin
— redstate.com — Perhaps I should keep my mouth shut now, because I'm causing a few people to run for... the hills for daring to voice my opinion that Sarah Palin is done with elected politics, though not necessarily politics altogether. Nonetheless, here are more ... (more) A few additional and hopefully final thoughts on Sarah Palin

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Is There a HouseGate in Sarah Palin's Future?
talkleft.com - 7/4/2009
Is There a HouseGate in Sarah Palin's Future?
— talkleft.com — Speculation is mounting on the internet that Sarah Palin is facing trouble over the source of the... building materials for her Waslilla, Alaska home. If you remember, Todd was interviewed saying he built the house with his own hands and some buddies ... (more) Is There a HouseGate in Sarah Palin's Future?

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Firedoglake:  Is the Left Being Too Easy On the President?

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Is the Left Being Too Easy On the President?
Firedoglake — ... It still seems a curious omission though. After all, Purdum's article got a brief mention and link on the front page. Financial scandals are covered there, and a ...

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