Speculates on Kerry's absence., while a recount in Texas gives a seat to a "Bush Democrat".
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The Clarke story is setting to boil over, because, in the end analysis the press finds his account credible, and substantiaed by other testimony. This sets the stage for a dramatic showdown with Rice over what was going on in the run up to 911, and whether sufficient attention was paid.
Whether Kerry can capitalize or not, this is a wounded executive branch, and the press is waiting to tear off other pieces.
The jobs report shows how lowered expectations are good for Bush - a rather average Clinton month is the best of his tenure, and much of that is weather related. Of course, borrowing a billion dollars a day doesn't hurt ones' record for job creation.
Iraq has a word, "Spring" - it means "Summer" in English. Iraq has a word "Summer" - it means "Hell" in English. As temperatures rise in Iraq, expect violence to flare - as it did across Iraq yesterday. Coalition soldiers from El Salvador and the US were killed and attackers used demonstrations as cover for their gunfire. The violence is spread across the populated areas of the country, indicating that there is more coming. Meanwhile, Bremer promises a hand over in 3 months...