Daily Briefing: The Big Lie Technique

• White House leans on the "terrorists will win if Democrats win" line asPresident Bushcampaigns in Texas. [ WP , NYT ]

• Virginia Senate race hinges on turnout, Webb's staff is "totally geeked out to get things done." [ WP ]

• Possible Democratic control of statehouses could mean re-redrawing congressional districts and creating a "Permanent Democratic Majority." [ NYT ]

• Rick Santorumcontinues to levy accusations againstBob Casey, whose response is, "scoreboard." [ NYT ]

• Congressional "power ranking" rates members from potent to pointless. [ WP ]

• As a result of the Help America Disenfranchise the Vote Act, 24 states now require some form of photo ID before a ballot can be cast. [ WSJ ]

• Republicans touting robust early voting as a sign of success, cite Florida's 16th (Mark Foley's) district as example. [ WSJ ]

• It's hard work making voting machines: Smartmatic Corp. is accused of being under the influence of Venezuela high-talkerHugo Chavez. [ WP ]

• Sexless Washington busy-bodies use government funds to advance their misery nationwide. [ USAT ]