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Tea Party Express hopes to repeat Alaska win in Delaware Senate primary
(The Upshot)
The Upshot - Buoyed by Joe Miller's surprise win in Alaska's Senate GOP primary, the Tea Party Express is hoping to take down another heavily favored Republican incumbent, this time in Delaware. The group plans to spend $250,000 on radio and TV ads to boost Christine O'Donnell, a largely unknown conservative activist who is vying against longtime GOP [...]
Why Are the Feds Suing Brash Arizona Sheriff?
(The Atlantic Wire)
The Atlantic Wire -
Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday
(Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.
Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings
(AP)
AP - Gov. Jan Brewer rose to national fame defending the state's immigration law and warning of rising violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, including a claim that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert.
Clinton: Time is now for Mideast peace
(AP)
AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" to reach an agreement.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer at a loss for words in first debate
(The Upshot)
The Upshot - It's a politician's worst nightmare: Drawing a complete blank in a high-profile debate. That's what happened to Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer, who lost her train of thought during her opening statement during her first televised debate with her Democratic challenger, state Attorney General Terry Goddard. Brewer was in the middle of talking up her [...]
More Dems buck plan to let taxes increase for rich
(AP)
AP - Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.
Feingold to skip Obama rally in Wisconsin
(The Upshot)
The Upshot - President Obama heads to Milwaukee onMonday, where he'll mark Labor Day at a statewide union event with other local Democratic candidates â except for one. Sen. Russ Feingold, who is facing a tougher-than-expected re-election campaign, is too busy to meet up with Obama this weekend. It's the second time this summer that Feingold has dodged [...]
Dems have few options on economy
(Politico)
Politico - Democrats desperate for quick policy action to boost the economy face an excruciating dilemma.
Ariz. rematch hinges on nat'l party
(Politico)
Politico - The fight over Arizona's 5th District is shaping up as one of the toughest holds for Democrats.
What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate
(AP)
AP - What now for the Gulf? News of another oil rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico, so soon after the BP oil spill, has set off a wave of anxiety along the Gulf Coast and prompted calls for the government to extend its six-month ban on deepwater drilling.
Marine general says Taliban drug trade faltering
(AP)
AP - The Taliban is confronting a serious "cash flow" problem after losing some half of its annual drug trade money to a farming blight and government eradication efforts, a Marine two-star general said Thursday.
Bosnian police track down suspected puppy killer
(AP)
AP - Police in Bosnia say they believe they have located a young woman shown in a video throwing puppies into a river.
Obama unpopular ahead of midterms: Will the GOP benefit?
(Time.com)
Time.com - Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go -- and is a Republican sweep next?
Is the GOP ready for prime time?
(The Week)
The Week - All signs point to big Republican gains in November, enabling the GOP to implement its agenda. But what agenda is that?
New Fundraising Reports Give Latest Snapshot of N.Y. Races
(CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Pre-primary fundraising reports filed Thursday with the Federal Election Commission provided fresh evidence that New York is a state to watch this cycle, with competitive primaries coming up Sept. 14 and the potential for Republicans to pick up a handful of seats in November.
Labor, business leaders differ on ways to fix economy
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — With the Labor Day weekend approaching, union leaders and U.S. business interests expressed concerns Thursday about the fragility of the nation's economic recovery. They offered drastically different remedies for fixing the country's woes, however.
Sloan Wages Quixotic Campaign Against Norton
(CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Doug Sloan wants the microphone.
Tea party seeks another upset in Delaware's Senate primary
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - WILMINGTON, Del. — Thanks to the tea party, Rep. Mike Castle's once smooth path to Delaware's Republican Senate nomination suddenly has become less predictable — and is providing a fresh reason for already staggering moderate Republicans everywhere to be frightened.