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Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008National Journal's Daily Briefing on Politics
Spotlight
Thanks For Giving
The economy's in a free-fall and everyone says things will only get worse. But here at The Hotline, we have a lot to be thankful for:
--- Bill Clinton. Anyone wanna guess how long before the first "conflict of interest" surfaces?
-- Viva Las Vegas! NV's Gibbons and Reid are up in the same year. More excuses for us to keep up with Reno rodeos and grand juries.
-- Competitive and colorful folks in NJ and VA GOV. Plus, now that VA's a real swing state, we can say the race is a "bellwether" w/out irony.
-- Reps. Jean Schmidt (R-OH), Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and John Murtha (D-PA). The voters gave you all another shot, guys. Keep up the funny business!
-- Sarah Palin's nat'l "rebranding" tour; Don't let us down, Tina Fey. We know you've got another SNL season in 'ya.
-- Most important, we know that while the pace of daily news may have slowed, nobody in this town can behave for long.
Quote of the Day
"No, not at all. And look, I think that was a little humility."
— Karl Rove, asked if he was offended by David Axelrod clarifying that he's "no Karl Rove," "Hannity & Colmes," FNC, 11/24.
Top News
Lowering The Bar
Less than half of Americans think Obama can improve the economy, but most don't want the Big 3 to get more money. (#5)
From Alaska To Atlanta
Palin goes to GA 12/1, making her the fourth '12 GOPer to stump for Chambliss; DSCC poll shows a close race, but Martin still stuck at 46%. (#11) (#10)
Warming Plate
Everyone agrees Biden's DE replacement is a placeholder for Beau. Will this come back to haunt him in '10? Will Carney stay on the sidelines? (#18)
Making His List, Checking It Twice
Blago says he'll be giving someone a Sen seat for Xmas. Since he didn't call Durbin back for days is it safe to say that Duckworth's not on the list? (#19)
What Happens In Vegas
Krolicki admits he's the target of grand jury but says it's a set-up to help Reid in '10; does this pave the way for a Porter run? (#20)
Contents Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Today's Frontpage
- THE TRANSITION - OVERVIEW: Gird Your Loins!
- THE TRANSITION - PEOPLE: It's Opposite Day, Duh
- THE TRANSITION POLL: So Far, So Good
- THE ECONOMY: Life Takes Visa
- THE ECONOMY POLL: Obama Lowers The Bar A Bit
- REPUBLICANS: Been Caught Steele-ing
- BUSH: Where The Eagles Cry, On A Mountain High
- IRAQ: My Jurisdiction's Pretty Much In Your Face
- BLOGOMETER: Judging Obama By The Company He Keeps
National Briefing
- GEORGIA POLL: Two Close
- GEORGIA: A Race So Nice, They're Voting Twice
- MINNESOTA: You Can Count On Me
Senate 2008
- NEW YORK: I Wouldn't Worry About It If I Were You, Andrew
Senate Speculation
- ALABAMA: Reppin' The West Side Highway
- ARIZONA: Don't Hold Your Breath On This One
- COLORADO: Phew! We Were Worried!
- NEVADA: May We Suggest That Geography Isn't The Real Problem Here?
- NEW MEXICO: Denish Is Readyish
Governor 2010
- PALIN: And This Is The Thanks I Get?
White House 2012
- OBAMA: Walk Where He Walked, Snack Where He Scooped
- MCCAIN: Hurry Up, You'll Miss The Straight Talk Express
- COLLINS: It's Been One Campaign Since My Last Confession
- CRAIG: Thankful The Double Entendres Will Soon End
- SANCHEZ: I Think We're Alone Now
- FENTY: Sugar, Spice And Everything Elvish
- BLOOMBERG: Microbes, Even Cuter Than Pandas
- PRESS PASS: We Could Be Heroes, Just For One Month
- POLICE LOG: Dropping Anchor
- NEWS BAZAAR: Sooner Or Later, Everyone Sells Out
People
- MEDIA MONITOR: This Morning
Media Monitor
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Thanks, Joe
If Ted Kaufman were to be sworn-in next week, he would already be 90th in overall Senate seniority by the time the rest of the freshman class gets sworn-in 1/6. But with Joe Biden taking the oath for a 7th term that day, Kaufman will instead replace Mark Begich as 100 out of 100 in Senate seniority shortly thereafter.