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• Politics aside, would you hire Sarah Palin?
Sarah Palin went through a speedy hiring process in becoming Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's running mate for the November elections.
• McCain Woos the Undecided
I've fought to get million-dollar checks out of our elections. I've fought lobbyists who stole from Indian tribes. I fought crooked deals in the Pentagon.
• U.S. spied on Iraqi leaders, new book says
That first assessment did not include military participants and proceeded secretly because of White House fears that news coverage of a review might damage Republican chances in the midterm congressional elections.
• Lieberman risks payback from Democrats
The Democratic caucus will likely revisit Lieberman's situation after the November elections." Asked if Reid was putting Lieberman on notice, Manley replied:
• AP: Pentagon opposes quicker Iraq drawdown
Also arguing in favor of a smaller reduction this fall was the inability of the Iraqi government to move ahead with provincial elections in October as originally planned.