Election Recycling: "So Petty, So Sad, So Political" Edition
•Historic measures split on who wins in November. Former RNC chair: "The most confusing election of any I've ever seen." [ USAT ]
• Kerryseeks unity with NATO: "In light of the failed diplomacy of theBushadministration, that reluctance is not surprising. But now is the time that our allies must join the effort to support Iraq's transition." [ WP ]
• KerrycriticizesBush,vows to "give the power back to patients and to doctors and to nurses to decide people's fates" with patients' bill of rights.Bushcamp blamesKerryfor blocking bill. [ NYT and LAT ]
• Kerryfights pessimist label, calls attention to GOP's maneuvering in the Senate: ''These people are so petty, so sad, so political, all they could do was spend the whole day finding a way not to let John Kerry vote." [ BG ]
•ACT employed convicted felons for door-to-door registration drives. [ LAT ]
• Laura Bushstumps for husband.Mehlman: "She's an incredible asset. She's knowledgeable, sincere and articulate, and the voters love it." [WSJ ]
•Democrats attempt to keepNaderoff Arizona ballot;Naderthreatens to "concentrate only on the close states." [ WP ]
•Planned line forBushto respond to "Fahrenheit 9/11": "To take it on would give it too much credibility." [ WP ]
• NaderencouragesKerryto pickEdwards.Campaign responds: "We appreciate every suggestion." [ LAT ]
• Clinton-mania unlikely to affect race. [ LAT ]
• Schwarzeneggeron Republican convention: "If they're smart, they'll have me obviously in prime time." [ NYT ]