Does it matter?
Certainly the conviction of Saddam is the right thing, but does it really matter in today's Iraq? Was there any question he'd be convicted?
Shia are dancing in the streets waving posters of Sadr; Sunnis have already attacked Iraqi and US forces. There has already been a mortar attack on a major Sunni mosque.
This is not a unifying event in Iraq, so does it really matter?
(It may well matter here, mind you. I'm guessing Bush will make a "substantial" statement probably tomorrow. Do the networks pick it up on election eve? Is this Rove's October surprise?)
Update: Bush is making a statement this afternoon. They get the papers tomorrow, but they didn't want that Monday night news cycle?
Shia are dancing in the streets waving posters of Sadr; Sunnis have already attacked Iraqi and US forces. There has already been a mortar attack on a major Sunni mosque.
This is not a unifying event in Iraq, so does it really matter?
(It may well matter here, mind you. I'm guessing Bush will make a "substantial" statement probably tomorrow. Do the networks pick it up on election eve? Is this Rove's October surprise?)
Update: Bush is making a statement this afternoon. They get the papers tomorrow, but they didn't want that Monday night news cycle?
posted by mikevotes at
7:06 AM
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Bush's reaction will fill the news cycle for tomorrow. He has no choice, he has to say something. But the tired rhetoric won't necessarily help the Republicans I think.
So the focus on the eve of the election will be on Iraq.....
as it should be.
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Praguetwin, at 8:48 AM
But, I think you make a key point.
The news cycle tomorrow will be led by a Bush statement and not negative Iraq news, although it will be mentioned in the body of the stories.
So, there will likeley be significant placement of the violence in Iraq, although it will be of the "meanwhile" variety.
Also, it beats out the "Dems expect big wins" article.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 8:55 AM
Not exaclty prime conditions for a Democratic landslide.
It is going to be tight if you ask me.
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Praguetwin, at 5:54 AM
I really don't know.
My gut is telling me the 20-25 House seats is probably the ballpark and the Dems don't retake the Senate ending with 49 or 50.
But, what do I know.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 1:16 PM
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