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Now that's talent. He's like the Karate Kid.

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reports the trib. so, i'll have to figure out what to do with the counter.

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is the Illinois Leader in a continuation of an interview of Phyllis Schlafly: She also answers a question that was circulating in Illinois at the time of the interview - whether Mrs. Schlafly would have considered entering the race to be the Republican U.S. Senate candidate. Although now that they've asked it, I'm actually wondering what that Senate race would have been like. Update:

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Is an article entitled: "How and why Dr. Keyes won in Illinois." "It's great about Bush getting re-elected," my conservative friends have been saying to me these days, "but, hey! You must be bummed about Keyes' big loss in Illinois." "What 'loss'?" runs my somewhat testy reply. "The one where he got, like, a quarter of the vote." "That," I inform them, "was a loss for Illinois, and

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From the letter Eric Zorn posted yesterday: I have purchased www.truthgirl.com and will hopefully be live on Monday. I'm aiming for a two-part site. A 5-step plan for helping Democrats turn their evangelical friends and family members Democratic blue--complete with resources on specific issues, a history of evangelicalism; and directions on how to find an evangelical if you don't know one.

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of the values and evangelicalism links is by Ted Olson at Christianity Today's Weblog. He titles them: Links to more than 422 (really!) other news articles and opinion pieces, including some not about how stupid evangelicals are. Remember this, liberals, they're watching you. Don't call them stupid--they'll remember. And they aren't stupid. Update: Austin Mayor points out that there are

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I'm aware that there is still a very good argument that exists as to whether it was really values that won Bush the election. But, here's the deal: I don't care. As long as the notion of Christian values is dominated by the right (whether or not they won the election), I'm going to be a thorn in the side of the religious right. To those of you who have emailed me, I appreciate your stories.

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Is the Renew America staff: So why didn't Illinoisans elect Keyes? Because they never were permitted to hear Keyes' message undiluted and unperverted by the state's powerful liberal media. They were deprived by the media--in utter violation of the public trust--of the chance to get to know Keyes for themselves, without intentional distortion. And I love this attempt at a slam on Chicago: As

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From his notebook: Eric Zorn would like Keyes to stay here primarily because Truth Girl, an anonymous lawyer who started up the "Truth About Keyes" blog when he became a candidate, has said she will quit her blog when Keyes quits Illinois. And Eric Zorn has developed kind of a thing for Truth Girl. So, far no need for tears, Truth Girl has received no word that Keyes has left the state.

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The Archpundit comments that conservative white evangelicals are a lost cause. I may agree to some extent, but the reason that we can't give up on them is because they are the fastest growing churches. If we give up on conservative evangelicals, we will lose. Their numbers are growing faster than ours. He's also bothered because Democrats lost "a significant chunk of overservant Latinos."

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Here's something that I'm not sure enough people on the left get. Maybe we're getting it now, but I'm not convinced. Thomas Frank's book, What's the Matter with Kansas, expressed shock that people are willing to vote against their own economic interest. I'm not surprised, and I'm not surprised this election by these types of stories. Here's why (and I feel like with all the insight that What's

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Via Eric Zorn's notebook, the Trib, NPR and Renew America, Keyes finally conceded: Two days after his record loss in the U.S. Senate race, Republican Alan Keyes conceded defeat during a radio interview Thursday. But he said he would never congratulate the winner, Barack Obama, because the Democrat stood for "a culture evil enough to destroy the very soul and heart of my country." Apparently,

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So, everyone and their dog has blogged about the values debate today. But I feel the need to weigh in. And my thoughts best summarized by Rahm Emanuel via Bull Moose Blog: "Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter got elected because they were comfortable with their faith," said Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, a former Clinton aide. "What happened was that a part of the electorate came open to

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Counter on the right. Update: I meant that I would leave the blogosphere. I'm not leaving Illinois.

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He insisted on speaking second. He hasn't called to congratulate Obama. He's an ass. Now leave. Archpundit says it best.

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Favorite Kos post ever: Values by kos Wed Nov 3rd, 2004 at 12:35:44 PST It wasn't the war or the economy that killed us. It was the notion of "values". Massachusetts has the lowest divorce rate in the nation, yet Kerry was bad because he had "Massachusetts values" or other such nonesense. We need to retake the language. We need to reframe the notion of "value". That's why Obama's

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The primary reason for depression today is that people everyone claimed to have voted on values: And tonight, whatever else may seem to be true, this we know: there are those who are willing to lie to the American people, to lie to the people of Illinois, and to say, “Alan Keyes stands for traditional marriage, and stands outside the mainstream of public opinion in America.” But I have news

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Well, okay it's not a big surpise, but it is still fabulous!! Now, the interesting part...what will the margin be?

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Keyes was on Channel 7 earlier this evening threatening to stay in Illinois after the election. Here's the quote: "There is no way on this earth that I would leave the good people of the republican party I've met, some of the leadership I've seen that is corrupt, lack integrity and has betrayed their best values and best interest. They are history," said Keyes Click on "video clip" to

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After an 8 p.m. rally in Marion, Obama is headed to Kentucky for a midnight rally for Dan Mongiardo, then back for a 9 a.m. rally in Granite City.

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I was waiting in line to turn in my absentee ballot. Guy behind me was very nervous. I said "Don't be. Take your time, you'll be fine." He replied with, "I have voted before, it's just been a really long time."

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I'm sure I've told this story before, but a few days before the election, it seems appropriate to repeat it. It took me years to leave the Republican party. Although skeptical of the religious right for almost 10 years now, my libertarian roots made me think that I should vote Republican. Then, as I've described before, the war changed my mind. I could never trust a Republican again.

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do suck. Seriously. It sounds like they got a "praise and worship" band from a Willow Creek knock-off church. And here's the lyrics: Family--Keyes Morality--Keyes He's all about you and me--Keyes We can win this fight We know what's right Alan Keyes Update: In case the Willow Creek reference is too obscure, here's a link. Update 2: So, how do I download the song? It belongs on

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doesn't suck. But notice that his campaign is afraid to let his voice be heard on TV. Perhaps we've heard it one too many times already. Obama's is still better. I've watched it about 50 times. Love that speech.

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are the columnists at the Illinois Leader: If we are to believe the pre-election polls, it will take every last one of us, every single conservative voter in the state of Illinois, to turn out and vote for Alan Keyes and President Bush in order for them to carry the state of Illinois. And, you know what, I believe the polls. This state is near hopeless, from a conservative standpoint. But “

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O.K. I was looking for a simple explanation of the 14th Amendment and the incorporation doctrine. It doesn't exist. Or I'm too lazy to find it. But the point to remember, Keyes didn't address the incorporation concept at all. He completely ignored the argument (and established Supreme Court jurisprudence) that the 14th Amendment incorporated the First Amendment, including the

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So, I can't back track the source of their information, but this website says, contrary to Keyes' statement tonight that: Keyes says, “Federal K-12 Education Policy should respect the authority of parents, communities, and the States. The Federal Government should cease funding & regulating K-12 education.”

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Nightline is covering it tonight. Tony Campolo was on Air America earlier today. I know this may be bad to say, but "liberal" evangelicals need some new voices. Wallis and Campolo have been the voice of "liberal" evangelicalism for the last 20 years. They do a good job, but I think sometimes they get discounted because evangelicals have heard them so many times. For an interesting essay on

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After the debate, there were Jerry Kohn supporters outside. I hadn't seen a Kohn gathering before. I may have missed Kohn himself: Tuesday, October 26th WTTW Debate (pending invitation to participate/will attend regardless) He apparently decided against pulling a Keyes, since I didn't see him crash the TV studio/stage.

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How sad is it that the last two debates have been relatively unimportant stories on the 10 o'clock news. Well, not really that sad--since it means that Obama's lead holds. And there has been other important news stories. At least the debate didn't follow a story on "which TV remote is best." But, I was able to see the top of my head in a crowd shot on Channel 7. That, I fear, is the

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On the issues: So, I seem to remember the fun stuff best. I remember that Keyes continues the Iraq meme that the war in Iraq is connected to terrorism. (well, is now...wasn't originally). I should have submitted this question to Eric Zorn's list of questions, but I'm curious if Keyes thinks that the Iraq war met the requirements of a just war under the traditionally developed Catholic

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So, this has troubled me for awhile, but when someone builds up marriage so much, the effect to make single people feel disparaged. Same result tonight. Keyes said that single people were poorer, less economically stable and implies that marriage is the solution to everything. Then add the fact that if single people having sex, they are selfish hedonists. And I really start to feel poorly

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Is Keyes new web ad. It would have been far better if they had kept with the voiceover and never cut to Keyes.

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One of the best uses of $100 in my life was attending the Obama/Keyes Debate #3. It was highly entertaining. I wasn't taking notes or anything so this round of comments is mostly about atmosphere and perception. The campaigns are already on the rapid response missions, but I'll add my comments on specifics later. The crowd was clearly Obama supporters. As proof? Keyes walked in first to

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So, I'm thinking that if I "get" to meet Alan Keyes tonight that I should take my Bible for him to autograph. Afterall, he did write it, didn't he? Or perhaps I should just take him clippings of the sections about mercy, compassion and forgiveness.

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So, the final debate is tonight. I'll be there in person and report back later. The details (according to Keyes' website): The debate will begin at 7 p.m. Central Time and will be carried live on PBS station WTTW-11 in Chicago. C-SPAN 2 will rebroadcast the debate at 11 p.m. CT. The cable network will also provide streaming video during the rebroadcast, for those who don't get C-SPAN 2.

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Or perhaps I should say a good use of money. Did the National Republican Senatorial Committee really give Keyes $35,000? Well, good for us; it kept them from spending it somewhere that it might have really mattered. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE425 SECOND STREET NE . WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Election: GENERAL Date Contributed = 09/15/2004 Line #:11C Amount This Period

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Perhaps this is what Keyes should continue west after he leaves Illinois. Or maybe it's what he's already doing; Illinois is just a stop along the way: STRATEGY FOR A POSSIBLE CROSS-COUNTRY TREK Doc Taylor Ambassador Keyes has already shown a degree of interest in the idea of a "wagon train" to bring media, grassroots, and establishment attention to the cause of American Renewal. In the

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So, it appears that the Obama supporters got here first (or are "freeping" it, in Daily Kos language: How does Obama's support of the Gay Rights agenda affect your vote? More Likely to Support 58% Less Likely to Support 35% Makes No Difference 7% 1374 Votes

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WLS poll has Obama up by 50%: Illinois voters are a bit less divided on the senate race, which can only be described as a landslide. Democrat Barack Obama is trouncing republican Alan Keyes by 50 percentage points. Obama 70-percent, Keyes 20-percent with 8-percent undecided.

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Finally catching up on my email, I see that the Obama campaign is going public with their desire to hit 50%: Finally, in case you needed any more motivation for a huge Obama victory, check out this website: http://www.archpundit.com/archives/010974.html Together we can make history on November 2 with the "Push for 50 Points." It's our goal to win this election with a 50 point margin of

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Alan Keyes made the list this week for his comments about adoption and incest...oh wait, I meant gay adoption and incest: With the polls showing him about 45 points behind Barak Obama, there's not long to go before Alan Keyes becomes nothing more than an unpleasant memory in the minds of Illinois voters. We'll be sorry to see Alan go because he's provided us with such great material these last

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In their endorsement of Obama, the Rockford Register gives us these statistics: Type the words "dynamic" and "Obama" into the Google search engine on the Internet and you'll get more than 5,700 hits; replace it with "charismatic" and you'll get more than 2,000 hits. Which reminds me that immediately after the primary, I spent the day googling stories about Obama's win. And I think I read

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So, I'm giggling listening to Keyes insane statements such as And that is an area where Catholics, as others, have the right to debate, to disagree, and to exercise their judgment and common sense, which of course is what I do. (That is, I'm not laughing at the notion of Catholics exercising common sense, I'm laughing at the notion that Keyes does.) However, as I attend the third and final

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If you missed it, decide for yourself who won. Seeing it now for the first time, I have to say, "Keyes wins the shouting match, but clearly Obama wins the speaking rationally match." I'm personally entertained by the Keyes description of each segment.

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from the Trib: The Tribune today offers a heartfelt endorsement for Barack Obama in the race for the U.S. Senate. ... Obama has made a career of converting doubters into believers. There were the women of the Altgeld Gardens public housing project who, two decades ago, didn't believe the fresh-faced community organizer who came calling could help them get their apartments inspected for

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I thought Keyes didn't believe them, but yet: Remember, all we need to do is break through during the next two weeks to undecided voters in the expensive urban media markets of Chicago, Springfield, and St. Louis. This is money well-spent, because news "reporting" and the unreliability of the media's polling notwithstanding, a recent media survey reveals: In the "collar counties" (Lake,

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Wally Haas from the Rockford Register Star wrote this article on Alan Keyes. Some points I could not let go unaddressed... "Keyes has an impressive background. He worked for the National Security Council and was one of the U.S. ambassadors to the United Nations when Ronald Reagan was president. He has run for the U.S. Senate twice in Maryland and has taken two shots at the Republican presidential

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In case anyone missed last evening's show, there was a funny piece on the race between Obama and Keyes.

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Yes, I am aware this rating was completely lop-sided, but I would have given Keyes some points if he had at least used some of his fantastically descriptive vocabulary this evening. But, there were no mentions of smelly toads or gooses laying golden eggs. Obama 10--reminded voters he focuses on the issues that we need to address, said Keyes focuses on morality and this in itself was immoral--

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7:25pm---I believe Keyes said tonight that he believes in educating the heart and soul of people to make the community a better place. I guess in his own hypocritical thought process this is achieved by saying negative things about gays and lesbians, labeling people who disagree with him as sinners, and saying certain views are slaveholder positions. November 2nd cannot come soon enough. 7:

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6:51 pm-- Okay, Truth Girl's "paying job" has her preoccupied at the moment, so I'm filling in just in case Keyes says (we all know he will) something crazy, and better yet if he does something crazy. So feel free to add any thoughts ! 7:02 pm--Nice stars in the background. Notice that the ones behind Obama are bigger and brighter than the ones behind Keyes. Hmmm... 7:07pm--Keyes started

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not to death, but perhaps comatose level. So from now until election day, posts may be a little light. I'm spending my time canvassing and studying my "election day manual" materials from the DNC (and perhaps a little of the paying job). There will be live-blogging of both Obama/Keyes debates, so check back Thursday! Oh, and check out the Obama campaign's handy link to all the newspaper

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So, for those of us who have read the autobiography and heard Obama speak a few times, it starts with the autobiographical sketch that many of us have heard before. But as it's an interview with Oprah, it's actually worth buying just to read her gushing over Barack and Michelle. For example, Oprah says that she was "alone in my sitting room cheering and saying 'I think this is the One.'"

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From the Sun-Times: Keyes says incest awaits kids of gays October 17, 2004 BY CHERYL V. JACKSON Staff Reporter Advertisement U.S. Senate candidate Alan Keyes told a rally Saturday that incest was "inevitable" for children raised by gay couples because the children might not know both biological parents. "If we do not know who the mother is, who the father is, without knowing all the

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A story on the alleged coordination efforts between Keyes and Jack Roeser: Also Thursday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed an FEC complaint alleging that Keyes current Senate campaign had improperly coordinated with a group running ads that target his opponent, Democrat Barack Obama. Keyes campaign manager Bill Pascoe dismissed the accusation as "poppycock," saying "

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and seems to be quite clueless. Daniel Vovak isn't quite ready to throw in the wig. The 32-year-old powdered wig-wearing U.S. Senate candidate said he plans to appeal a recent federal court ruling dismissing his case to appear on the Illinois ballot Nov. 2. He'll be driving to Washington this week to file the case with the U.S. Supreme Court in person. And in case you were wondering: The

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Remember Roy Moore, the Alabama Supreme Court justice that first installed the Ten Commandments outside the Alabama Supreme Court, then fought it's removal? And then he and Alan Keyes went around doing Ten Commandments rallies. Well, now he's fighting removing segregationist language from the Alabama Constitution. But the amendment ballot has opponents, including former Chief Justice Roy

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CHICAGO - Go to dinner with Alan Keyes, and you might end up discussing the motivations of Iago in Shakespeare's "Othello" or how Napoleon could have won the Battle of Waterloo. Not on the menu: Light banter about football scores or the latest celebrity gossip. "He really doesn't want to make much small talk. Whether it's politics or Shakespeare or something else, it can tire you out," said

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The Archpundit pretty much sums this one up.

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About eight months ago, Tom Ridge advised Americans to buy duct tape and keep it on hand in case we need to give ourselves a false sense of security. I'm a little concerned that there won't be enough to go around for everyone as the threat level is raised ahead of the election, so could you maybe reinforce your signs with other adhesives, such as stickers...I have some extra Obama ones if you

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Although I will watch the Keyes/Obama debate at some point over the weekend and encourage you to as well, I do have limits to my enthusiasm. There is apparently no limit to the enthusiasm of certain Keyes' supporters: I also suggest people be advised to strap a Keyes sign of some sort on their back and chest. As I have already written, I will make up some signs for this purpose for Monday,

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From the AP Wires (and also the 10 o'clock news), currently on San Jose Mercury News (registration required). FEC Fines Keyes' 2000 Campaign Associated Press WASHINGTON - Illinois Senate candidate Alan Keyes' 2000 presidential campaign has been fined $23,000 for campaign finance violations including taking excessive contributions. The Federal Election Commission also ordered Keyes'

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can be found here. The introductory paragraph: Usually, when I write about Obama, I add the little "IL-Sen" code on the title. But Obama is no longer running for Senate. He's got it by popular acclaim. He's now set his sights on helping Dems take back the White House and Congress. And quoting from the USA Today story, Kos adds: No doubt. And ideological purists take note -- check out where

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O.K. So, Truth Girl just returned from her first Obama fundraiser since before the keynote address. Tonight there was a "young professionals" fundraiser for Obama and Kerry at the Chicago Theater. It was so incredibly cool. First, the outside of the Chicago Theatre had Obama's name in huge letters. The side said something like "welcoming the next U.S. Senator from Illinois." I forgot to

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who wants to read Obama's issue statements without giving her email address and zip code, just click on the line that says "Skip and Continue to Obama for Illinois." but what a waste of money: I was so proud of Alan Keyes, and so won over. I made another donation to his campaign tonight.

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on the Keyes/Obama race. Some fun quotes: This could have been a meaningful race. It's the first time two African-Americans have faced off for the Senate; the winner will be only the third to serve since 1881. Instead, it's so one-sided that Obama is spending some of his time campaigning for colleagues out of state. ... "He's a player," says Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., chairman of the

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I really liked Kerry's answer on faith: KERRY: I respect their views. I completely respect their views. I am a Catholic. And I grew up learning how to respect those views. But I disagree with them, as do many. I believe that I can't legislate or transfer to another American citizen my article of faith. What is an article of faith for me is not something that I can legislate on somebody who

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The Archpundit is right. I loved his post and links challenging Keyes statement that: They found that the change in family structure, the move to single-parent households, the decline of our family structure was the main contributing factor to the lack of affordable housing. In sum the Archpundit concludes, So saying that more conservative faith leads you to more stable families is

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So, I had no idea that single women were such slackers when it came to voting. I first clicked on the Archpundit's ad earlier today. But I have to admit the overwhelming pink was too much for me. Then, a little research found this story on labelling single women as the next potential "soccer moms" or "Nascar dads." I'm so fascinated. I didn't realize there was that difference in voter

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From the comments: There's an excellent interview with Barack in the new O magazine. There couldn't be a better article if Jesus wrote it Himself. It really shows Barack as the thoughtful, more-than-competent, freakishly intelligent person he is. And it's OPRAH, so it's a gazillion times more important than a radio debate. # posted by Anonymous : 10:18 PM I think I've purchased every

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I listened to most of the debate before bed last night and even though many people is saying Keyes was pretty normal, his tone was still condescending, he still made no sense and he still interrupted the moderator (drink for that). So, I guess it's sort of the George Bush standard, if you aren't as terrible as expected, you did well. Anyway, Archpundit has the rebuttal and commentary to the

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1. Obama answered the BAIPA nonsense, as Archpundit calls it, well at the debate, saying: OBAMA: Well, you know, this is apparently the entire basis on which Ambassador Keyes decided to contradict himself with respect to his views about federalism and not carpet-bagging and not running in other states. According to Ambassador Keyes, this was the reason, this bill. And unfortunately, it's

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on Keyes' website. Might as well listen to it using his bandwidth.

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Took down the original post b/c I couldn't find the delete comments option fast enough for my taste. Anyway, here's the game again: A drinking game for the Obama/Keyes debate. 1 drink: Every time Obama mentions an ordinary Illinoisan by name. Every time Obama mentions outsourcing. Every time Obama mentions factories closing. (And yes, 3 drinks if all three of the above come in one answer.)

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Many thanks to the truth tornado for filling in to allow my social life to be unhindered by Alan Keyes. It appears that in the end, I didn't miss all that much. In fact, according to Eric Zorn, the big question was: WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH ALAN KEYES? That, in a nutshell, seemed to be the main thing reporters wanted to know tonight during Republican U.S. Senatorial

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I don't get what the purpose of a radio debate is if the media is allowed to tape the radio footage. Anyway. WGN just showed video of Keyes telling the moderator that he was going to finish his statement (which was the most heated moment of this debate), but stay tuned for the next two debates!

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Well, there were no outbursts for this round. I have to say I think the radio format probably didn't capture some things that might have been interesting, but such is life. Obama was well-spoken as always, and Keyes managed to blame the problems of our world on a tariff shortage, crumbling traditional notions of marriage, ignoring the danger of WMDs, and golden eggs. Oh, and I think that

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I guess the abortion and gay marriage issues will have to wait for the next two debates, and really I think the exchanges and responses on those issues will be better captured on television--so fair enough. Update: I guess I was wrong. The moderator had to get in the abortion issue. Oh and Keyes even squeezed in the traditional family argument in his closing.

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I think Obama is doing well and offering solid responses. Keyes just got a little short with the moderator, but I guess he just has to finish every thought. As for the issue of prescription drugs and health care and using generic drugs, Keyes has offered another classic statement, in that this would be, "killing the goose that lays the pharmaceuticals egg" Obama did well with the story

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Hmmm...I suppose since the issue has been raised it may be hard to eat spaghetti noodles with a bayonet. Deep thoughts.

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Well it only took Keyes about 2 seconds to slam Kerry. Has he already forgot that he is debating Obama? Obama answered the Iraq question with actual insight. Keyes just repeated the Bush administration's scare tactics of WMDs and the necessity of pre-emptive wars. A third of the debate is over. I wonder if they will get to any issues concerning...I don't know...Illinois? Wait.. .did Keyes

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I don't normally expect to be huddled around a radio, but in mid-October I suppose I might consider it for a baseball game (if my cable went out)...but since my team is out anyway the next best thing has to be the hour ahead. Let's see what transpires between Obama and Keyes tonight.

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As you listen to the debate tomorrow, keep in mind my favorite quote from the Obama camp: In Keyes' campaign literature, he refers to himself as the greatest orator of the 21st century. He lists Abraham Lincoln and Everett Douglas as the greatest orators of the 19th and 20th centuries." Certainly somebody billed as the greatest orator of the 21st century will do quite well against a state

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as posted on Keyes website. A few thoughts: After watching the tape, I have to say, if I were Obama, I would want out of the debates. Why would you want to be in the same room as Keyes? Calling you names and talking in his condescending voice.Keyes says that the debates don't exist to serve him. Whatever. Then he rambles about serving the people and how the people need to know how all 4

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is quite humorous: Illinois U.S. Senate debate, Part I. What is most likely to occur during the first debate between Keyes and Obama on Tuesday night in Springfield? Try as he might, Sen. Obama will not be able to resist engaging Keyes in verbal sparringAlan Keyes will reveal that not only is Jesus Christ not going to vote for Obama but that Christ has also decided to intervene on Keyes' behalf

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The video is up on Keyes' website. Comments coming in a later post.

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Via Archpundit. I thought that in general negative ads should appears remotely believable. The ellipses in the ad make it completely seem as completely ridiculous, as it is. And Archpundit has speculation on coordination with the Keyes campaign, which is, of course, a violation of campaign finance laws.

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Something that I can't believe neither the Archpundit nor Chillinois mentioned this, but Happy National Coming Out Day. And shame on Redeye for yesterday's story. Update on 10/12: Removed the link to Redeye, since it is now pointing to today's story about Christopher Reeve. I have no desire to shame the Redeye for a story on him.

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Feel free to contrast this story with the one on Keyes. Perhaps the most entertaining paragraph: He also happens to have raised more than $14 million, said Obama's communications director Robert Gibbs, who bears the uncommonly relaxed look of a spokesman who rarely has to parry bad news. On a day that started in Milwaukee and ended in downstate Illinois, Obama was trailed by reporters from

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Keyes helps yet another Democrat (from the Trib): Despite Crane's considerable advantages, Republicans remain worried that an upset is within reach, in part because their party has been rocked by scandals in recent years and embarrassing missteps in its struggle to field a candidate in the 2004 U.S. Senate campaign. "People are nervous, there's no two ways about it," said Gary Skoien,

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I love the stories of how Kenyans are following the Keyes/Obama race. There's one in the Trib today.

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to watch the City Desk report. Watched the marathon instead. I need Tivo. Or for Keyes to be relevant again.

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There's a nice diary and comments up on Daily Kos about Bush's use of Dred Scott in Friday's debate: When Bush made reference to "Dred Scott" he was assuring his anti-choice constituents that he would indeed only appoint Supreme Court justices who would remove abortion rights. I knew that talk of Dred Scott seemed familiar. Then, I remembered, "yes, becuase Alan Keyes likes to use it."

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Daily-Herald today says that the Obama/Keyes debate will be a "must-see."

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A rambling post. So, here's the deal. I think I was hoping that Keyes would be more relevant than he was. I wanted an opportunity to challenge the religious right. But really, Keyes disenfranchised everyone and made himself completely irrelevant. I guess we all knew that Keyes was bound just to be a be a jerk and say rude things, but underneath, I think I was hoping for a little less hatred

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O.K. after having seen the Dr. Phil segments from the Daily Show, I'm thinking that there are triple shots are due if either candidate wears a denim shirt.

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A Russ Feingold and Barack Obama rally in Milwaukee on Saturday. Good job keeping him in-state, Keyes. Not that I really want that. I'd rather he was out making ensuring Democratic victories. Or, as the so-called Austin Mayor suggests, perhaps, future plans... I don't really care. We knew on primary night that Illinois was Obama's. Just help everyone else win, Barack. And both

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A poll from the Daily Southtown shows "Illinoisans don't like Alan Keyes": Nearly one-third of those surveyed described Obama as mainstream when given four choices. Only 11 percent called him extremist. His GOP opponent, Alan Keyes, was described by 39 percent of respondents as extremist with 7 percent calling him mainstream. The Daily Southtown poll taken Monday night put Obama

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These docs have to shadier than CBS' docs or the Niger docs. It would be funny, if it wasn't so sad. People, THERE WERE NO WMD's IN IRAQ. Take your pick of stories.

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