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Inside the massive GQ McCain tell all by ex-McCain aide Salter is the revelation that McCain almost quit the race in July.
(ABCRadar) McCain is at a 95% burn rate, spending money as fast as it comes in.
(Politico) Business abandons GOP for Democrats
(USAToday) New polling showing a Clinton stretching her lead. Notably, she also holds the most committed support of any candidate.
(WSJblog) The Giuliani campaign is returning those $9.11 checks.
(LATimes) Retirement season hits GOP hard
And, You really have to wonder about a system that allows campaign funds to be converted into defense lawyer payments in criminal actions.
I'm sure that's what people wanted when they donated to the campaigns.
(ABCRadar) McCain is at a 95% burn rate, spending money as fast as it comes in.
(Politico) Business abandons GOP for Democrats
(USAToday) New polling showing a Clinton stretching her lead. Notably, she also holds the most committed support of any candidate.
(WSJblog) The Giuliani campaign is returning those $9.11 checks.
(LATimes) Retirement season hits GOP hard
And, You really have to wonder about a system that allows campaign funds to be converted into defense lawyer payments in criminal actions.
I'm sure that's what people wanted when they donated to the campaigns.
posted by mikevotes at
2:07 PM
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The money goes to the lawyers who donate it back. Great system.
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Anonymous, at 2:31 PM
I've always wondered when that became law.
You know, I wouldn't have a problem with them using funds for election related stuff, recounts, etc, but why are they allowed a slush fund to defend themselves from bribery charges? Especially when the bribers are probably giving them the "campaign funds" to defend themselves.
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mikevotes, at 2:41 PM
Ask your congressman.
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Anonymous, at 3:55 PM
Mike,
Since you mentioned a GQ piece I figured this would be a good place to mention it. They haven't updated their site yet for the issue otherwise I'd link it, but there is an excellent piece about the drumbeat for war with Iran in the November Esquire.
It's actually quite depressing.
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Anonymous, at 3:59 PM
Thanks, Jeff, I'll keep an eye out for it.
I actually don't take any paper anything anymore.
And as for the drumbeat, it's actually fairly interesting to watch as a PR action if you can stay detached enough. Because of all the stuff from the Iraq selling job, they're having to work very hard to get most of the open endorsers coming from outside the administration, while being very careful with selective intel supply.
Post 9/11 the media gave them credibility. This time they seem to be swinging back and forth.
Just an interesting comparison.
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mikevotes, at 5:29 PM
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