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  • Thursday, July 2, 2009

Picnics & Fireworks

As we prepare to celebrate our nation's 233rd birthday, the week is politics is still fresh in our mind. Here's a look at recent players whose July Fourth weekends will be filled with either picnics (good) or fireworks (bad).

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HRH: Freshman

No Place For A Glass Chin

Corning Mayor Tom Reed jumps into race against Rep. Eric Massa, and gets hammered by Dems for his record as mayor.

Hotline Podcast

Off The Wall

Rep. Joe Sestak gets in the race, Sen.-elect Al Franken celebrates and one panelist signs off for the last time on this week's Podcast.

The Sorting Table

Grand 'Ole Flag

Pres. Obama's town hall, the MN GOV race and being patriotic all make the cut this morning on The Sorting Table!


Play Of The Day

Reagan Is My Co-Pilot

Stephen Colbert is getting ready for the second coming of Ronald Reagan...

Hotline TV

With A Side Of Sanford

John Mercurio and Quinn McCord look past the SC Gov. Mark Sanford scandal...


John Mercurio: PolitiScopeWednesday, July 1, 2009

How Deeds Could Help GOP

A victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race this fall could teach Republicans valuable lessons for 2010.

Amy Walter: On the TrailTuesday, June 30, 2009

The Sestak Factor

Does a sophomore congressman with low name recognition have what it takes to knock off Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania?

 Sunday SnapshotSunday, June 28, 2009

Just Another Manic Sunday

There was plenty to cover on the Sunday shows, but SC Gov. Mark Sanford, health care and WH 2012 rose to the top.

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The most updated list of consultants and their candidates anywhere.

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Keeping track of all new hires and client changes in the consultant world.

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Check out the latest candid with Achim Bergmann,.

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Diageo/Hotline Poll archive as well as the latest stories.

2010 Race Rankings

The Hotline ranks Senate and House races likely to switch party control.

2008 Vote Ratings

Bipartisanship is a tough puzzle, National Journal's analysis shows.


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Hotline On Call

Conservative Bloggers Critical Of Palin

July 03, 2009 6:45 pm
The Ninth Justice

Gauging Sotomayor's Potential Influence

July 02, 2009 1:42 pm
Tech Daily Dose

DOJ Weighs In On Google Book Deal

July 03, 2009 10:04 am
Under The Influence

Key Health Care Lobbyist Shells Out Cash

July 02, 2009 2:23 pm
Pollster

OH: 2010 Gov (Quinnipiac 6/26 - 7/1)

July 03, 2009 10:34 am

Experts

Experts: Economy

Questions For Bernanke

Latest response: Nancy CleelandJune 29, 2009 10:33 am
Experts: Education

What's The Best Use Of Stimulus Money?

Latest response: Jeanne AllenJuly 02, 2009 4:41 pm
Experts: Energy & Environment

Climate Bill: What's Hot? What's Not?

Latest response: Kevin KnoblochJuly 02, 2009 5:39 pm
Experts: Health Care

Employer Mandate Proposals: Which Way To Go?

Latest response: Uwe ReinhardtJuly 02, 2009 1:23 pm
Experts: National Security

Iran: The Internal Struggle

Latest response: Michael BrennerJune 30, 2009 9:09 pm
Experts: Transportation

Should Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled Be A Federal Transportation Goal?

Latest response: Michael A. ReplogleJuly 03, 2009 7:17 pm

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