blogs.abcnews.com - 12/17/2008
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Rick Klein is ABC News' Senior Political Reporter and primary author of The Note. Rick is based in Washington and provides analysis and political coverage on ABCNews.com and ABC News Now throughout the day.
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 12/22/2008
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yglesias.thinkprogress.org —
This is Jennifer Palmieri, acting CEO of the
Center for American Progess Action Fund. Most readers know...
that the views expressed on Matt’s blog are his own and don’t always reflect the views of the Center for American Progress Action ...
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A Special Note Re: Third Way
nytimes.com - 12/22/2008
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nytimes.com —
Early this morning, we posted a letter that
carried the name of Bertrand Delanoë, the mayor of...
Paris, sharply criticizing Caroline Kennedy. This letter was a fake. It should not have been published. Doing so violated both our standards and our ...
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Editors’ Note - Editor's Note
nytimes.com - 12/23/2008
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nytimes.com —
In Monday’s newspaper, we published a letter over
the name of the mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoë,...
criticizing Caroline Kennedy. This letter was a fraud and should not have been published. Mr. Delanoë’s office has since confirmed that he did not ...
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Blago Will Speak Soon
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will likely hold a press conference toward the end of this week, ABC News has learned.
"The embattled governor, arrested last Tuesday, has yet to respond to charges that he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Instead, the reclusive lawmaker has stayed silent, only saying that he looks forward to speaking at the appropriate time."
Said Blagojevich: "I can't wait to begin to tell my side of the story and to address you guys and most importantly the people of Illinois, that's who I'm dying to talk ...
Wednesday's campaign round-up
Political Animal —
... (R-Ill.) for Secretary of Transportation? * ABC News reports that Rod Blagojevich will "likely hold a press conference toward the end of this week." * Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid not only likes the idea of Caroline Kennedy joining the Senate, he ...
Blago to break his silence this week
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... ABC’s Matthew Jaffe reports that Rod Blagojevich plans to hold a press conference this week to take questions about his arrest and the pending impeachment probe in the Illinois state legislature. Legally, that may not be the smartest strategy around, but politically, Blagojevich has little choice: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will likely hold a press conference toward the end of this week, ABC News has learned. The embattled governor, arrested last Tuesday, has yet to respond to charges that he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s former Senate seat. … “I can’t wait ...
Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Blago Fitness Claim As He Prepares for News Conference
JammieWearingFool —
... . The Illinois Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's fitness to hold office. A spokesman said Wednesday that the court rejected the challenge without comment. Attorney General Lisa Madigan had argued Blagojevich's legal and political troubles are keeping him from performing his duties. And now Rod Blagojevich is set to break his silence . Get the popcorn ready. ABC News' Matthew Jaffe Reports from Chicago: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will likely hold a press conference toward the end of this week, ABC News has learned. The embattled ...
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Blagojevich Set to break His Silence About Selling Obama's Senate Seat
ABC News' Matthew Jaffe Reports from Chicago: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will likely hold a ...
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