Daily Briefing: Ancient Lands, Ancient People Affect Elections
Iraq is a "serious concern" forPresident Bushand he is "unsatisfied," but we're still totally winning, obv. [ WP , LAT ]
In many Congressional races Iraq has become the central issue. "For Republicans it is a problem to be navigated and for Democrats a stick to be brandished." [ WP ]
New Jersey's highest court affirms equal benefits for same-sex couples.Gary Bauerthinks it's great. [ NYT , USAT ]
Can't wait for Democrats to sweep into Congress next month, comrade? These Democrats may be a bit more conservative than you're used to. [ LAT , USAT ]
There are ghosts in the voting machines and the old ass poll workers can't get them out. [ WSJ ]
Apparently all the crazy shit candidates are saying is because they're "strained" by the tough campaign season, and not because they're actually crazy. [ NYT ]
Kid who first put the Foley emails on the web was fired from Human Rights Campaign, but is still anonymous. [ NYT ]