Daily Briefing: Mr Fix It
In speech tonight,Bushwill call for thousands of National Guard troops to be deployed along the southern border as a temporary solution; "a number of Democrats and even a few key Republicans" have already "voiced skepticism or outright opposition." Sen.Chuck Hagel(R-Neb.): "That's a short-term fix, and I'm not sure that's a very wise fix." [ WP , NYT , USAT ]
GOP reaches out to activist base as Christian conservatives seek action on controversial issues such as gay marriage and abortion. [ NYT , WSJ ]
Fearing their own political futures, House and Senate Republicans are increasingly divided and disloyal. [ WP ]
Reports of domestic call logging "seemed to fly in the face of months of public statements and assurances from PresidentBushand his aides," who have been "punctilious in discussing" NSA programs. [ WP ]
Views of call logging split along party lines but strong majorities are concerned it's just the tip of the iceberg and support congressional hearings. [ USAT ]
Alliance of 41 pro-immigrant groups will try to issue a unified rebuttal toBush's remarks. [ WP ]
Mary Cheneycontemplated quittingBush's reelection campaign because of his position on gay marriage; says the GOP must "wake up on that position." [ NYT ]
Rep.Alan Mollohan(D-W.Va.) is facing a federal probe for the "blending of commerce and legislation." [ WP ]
Rep.Patrick Kennedy(D-Mass.) is dealing with the delicate balance of public-private and personal-political. [ NYT ]
Newt Gingrichdoubts he'll run for president but it's not off the table. [ USAT ]