Aug. 11, 2008 issue
We were promised a sophisticated, high-tone campaign. And ended up with "Saturday Night Live" fodder. What a surprise.
Obama
McCain tomfoolery knocks him off message. Needs to find humorous way to deal with it.
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Senator Stevens
Ornery Alaska GOP porkmeister indicted for corruption. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
The CW ArchivesMiers and Bolton
Judge sez former W.H. aides can’t hide from congressional probe. Will Rove get grilled?
The CW ArchivesExxon
Biggest quarter profit ever. Obama says tax ’em, McCain says no. Now that’s an issue.
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Fifty bucks for an extra bag, seven for a beer. Now watch ticket prices surge.
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A LIFE IN...
I don't want to run auto companies. I don't want to run banks. I've got two wars I've got to run already. I've got more than enough to do.
President Obama, attempting to allay fears about the federal government exercising significant and lasting control over companies in which it is now a major shareholder because of the federal bailout
MY TURN
Because of Dad's Alzheimer's, I had to come out of the closet twice. We got it right the second time.
News/Week
- Dead on arrival to the Senate Sen. Lindsey Graham on House bill CBS
- We did what we promised Rep. Steny Hoyer on passing health-reform NYT
- That was easy Nancy Pelosi after passing health care bill PLTCO
- Germany unity is not yet complete Angela Merkel on Berlin Wall anniversary CNN
- This one is for The Boss Joe Girardi on the Yankees’ 27th World Series titleNYDN