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Iraq
Say it isn't so Joe, "No political progress in Iraq" /sarc
2008-10-03
Iraq's presidency agrees on elections law
Bidens facts seem to be getting trample by reality.
BAGHDAD (AP) -- A spokesman says Iraq's presidential council has agreed on a law that paves the way for U.S.-backed provincial elections to be held by the end of January.

The spokesman for the panel, Nasser al-Ani, tells The Associated Press that the law has gained unanimous approval from the three-member panel and will be officially signed later Friday. Al-Ani says the panel led by President Jalal Talabani decided to approve the law on Monday but did not sign it due to Islamic holidays.

The move is a breakthrough for U.S. efforts to promote national reconciliation after months of deadlock over power-sharing issues in northern Iraq. Iraqi lawmakers set aside the divisive issues of the oil-rich region around Kirkuk and representation of minorities.
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC

#7  The Drudge on-line poll of over 500,000 people indicated 70% went for Palin over Biden. These people can't all be Conservative Republicans who are voting.

Yeah, I was under the impression Drudge and its readers were mostly just left of center. The fact McCain won on their poll and now Palin tells me that the independent voters are trending toward them.
Posted by: DarthVader   2008-10-03 20:23  

#6  Kelo v. New London would have been a good answer, but other than being "an" answer to most CBS news viewers, I don't know what impact that would have had.
Posted by: Grenter, Protector of the Geats   2008-10-03 17:17  

#5  If the question were turned around and Katie Couric were asked about a significant SCOTUS decision, she wouldn't have a clue. Most people would not. It was a lawyer set-up question provided to Couric. Unfortunately, I don't think the McCain campaign is organized enough to plan such a thing to lower expectations--it was just serendipity.

It seems like Sarah really connected with people who vote. The Drudge on-line poll of over 500,000 people indicated 70% went for Palin over Biden. These people can't all be Conservative Republicans who are voting.
Posted by: JohnQC   2008-10-03 16:38  

#4  Questioning Palin on Supreme Court decisions was a set-up by elitest and arrogant liberal lawyers. The average person would also draw a blank on legal decisions, but, after having time to reflect, Palin should get back to Couric on affirmative action and eminent domain.
Posted by: Danielle   2008-10-03 13:21  

#3  I'm wondering if Katie wasn't used as a set up to lower expectations, though I think it more likely that consultants were trying to make a new and improved Palin and that they backed off after they saw the results.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2008-10-03 12:35  

#2  Personally, I thought Palin ate Biden's lunch. Eat your heart out Katie Couric, you wanne be and has been TV talking head.
Posted by: JohnQC   2008-10-03 11:53  

#1  Getting inside Joe's OODA loop is boring and not fun.
Posted by: Alaska Paul    2008-10-03 11:32  

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