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  Hagee does that apology thing

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  202 days ago in GetReligion » “The press . . . just doesn’t get religion.” — William Schneider · Authority: 642

  What we have here is a classic example of a valuable Beltway skill the non-apology apology. Basically, the person in the news says, I am very sorry that you were offended by something that you thought that I said, when I really said something else. We
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  WaPo Fails to Note Kerry Connection for McCain/Hagee Critic

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  202 days ago in NewsBusters.org | Exposing Liberal Media Bias · Authority: 4,065

  WaPo Fails to Note Kerry Connection for McCain/Hagee Critic By Ken Shepherd | May 14, 2008 - 11:10 ET On May 13, John McCain supporter John Hagee issued an apology to the Catholic League for controversial anti-Catholic comments he's made in the past.
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  Hagee apologizes.

  http://thekibitzer.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/hagee-apologizes...
  202 days ago in The Kibitzer · Authority: 18

  So John Hagee has apologized to Catholics for “any comments that Catholics have found hurtful.” (See the letter here [pdf].) He has been criticized by the perpetually-offended Bill Donohue of the Catholic League for calling the Catholic Church the “great whore,” among other things. I have my doubts about this apology. It is extremely common in fundamentalist dispensationalism to interpret the great whore text of Revelation 17 as a prophecy of a one-world religion centered in Rome and the Roman Catholic Church. For that matter, it’s fairly common (historically speaking) among those who aren’t dispensationalists to interpret it that way. Drunk on the blood of the saints? Sitting on seven mountains? It seems pretty clear to me that this is indeed a reference to Rome, but to the Roman emperors, not the Catholic Church. Nevertheless, I wonder if Hagee is really breaking with this tradition or if he has simply gotten pressure to fix McCain’s pastor problem. And I can just hear all the fundies out there giving this as further evidence that Hagee has abandoned the true faith - that he isn’t extreme enough.
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  News Of The Day

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  202 days ago in The Daily Politics - NY Daily News · Authority: 243

  As expected, Hillary Clinton had a big win in West Virginia and insisted the race isn't over, even though Barack Obama's elected delegate lead is insurmountable. Race played a big role in Clinton's West Virginia victory. The DN's Michael Goodwin thinks Obama should give Clinton anything she wants - except the VP slot - to get her to drop out. Steve Kornacki explains why Clinton's win doesn't mean anything. As long as Clinton keeps on running, Obama is in limbo. Dana Milbank sees something Monty Pythonesque in Clinton's never-ending campaign. The RNC is hitting Obama on his opposition to the gas tax holiday. A John McCain supporter apologized for making anti-Catholic remarks. In a result that does not bode well for the NRCC this fall, Republicans lost yet another House special election - this time in Mississippi. Rep. Vito Fossella, who told his mistress they would "get through this" after his drunk driving arrest, dodged reporters in Washington, the DN reports. Hours before his arrest, Fossella hosted his father-in-law and his children (from the Staten Island family) in D.C. Fossella's first vote since the scandal was to limit use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (Update: Fossella spokeswoman Susan Del Percio notes this was not, in fact, the congressman's first vote since his arrest). The Hudson Yards deal between the MTA and Tishman Speyer collapsed, and the authority is talking to other developers. One way Bloomberg might realize his development dreams for the West Side: Run for governor in 2010. The Times sides with US Sen. Chuck Schumer in his fight with Bloomberg over whether the Port Authority should take over the Moynihan Station project. The mayor's office proposed reforms to a little-known pot of discretionary funds he controls - the bulk of which went to groups sponsored by Councilman Simcha Felder last year. Melissa Russo notes the mayor seems to be losing his cool with reporters more often of late. Is Bloomberg LP poised to do something big?
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  A.M. Roundup

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  202 days ago in New York Politics Capitol Confidential - Albany Times Union - timesunion.com · Authority: 191

  A.M. Roundup May 14, 2008 at 7:58 am by Irene Jay Liu Good morning, folks. An Albany lawyer is preparing a class-action lawsuit to try to stop Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli from stripping pension credits from lawyers. The Senate on Tuesday unveiled $218 million in capital projects, providing funds for private companies, local authorities and previously undisclosed big-ticket expenses such as a music center at Skidmore College and a semiconductor plant in Saratoga County. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has successfully pushed a “home valuation code of conduct,” affecting the home appraisal industry nationally. New York lawmakers want to criminalize violent internet web postings. The State Assembly is seeking laws that will protect renters. SUNY officials are proposing spending cuts that are $40 million less than what the governor ordered, largely because they wouldn’t turn back revenues they collect through tuition and fees. With the Spitzer 2010 re-election campaign up in flames, the former governor plans to return contributions made by donors - but they shouldn’t expect a full refund. Not for profit groups say they are caught in the middle of a stalemate in the legislature and now can’t borrow needed capital for things like expanding hospitals, schools and nursing homes. State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo began subpoenaing the records of all 124 school districts on Long Island late yesterday, seeking information on the practice of “double-dipping” by administrators who received state pensions and were then hired for lucrative interim positions. New York Gov. David Paterson’s speech Tuesday before 500 members of the local business community mixed humor with a message of hard time ahead. An “armchair” politician is running against Sen. Marty Connor. In Decision ‘08 news: Clinton wins most of the W. Virginia delegates and hails her victory. She presses on in her long-shot campaign. Excerpts from her speech. But the win won’t cut Obama’s lead. The Obama camp wasn’t worried about losing badly in WV, but the demographic that helped Clinton win exists everywhere. Excerpts of his speech in Missouri. The”almost nominee” status keeps Obama in limbo. The rumor mill keeps Obama on the defense. The pastor who backed McCain apologized for anti-Catholic comments. Republicans glory in extended Democratic battle. The Democratic win in the Mississippi congressional race may be a bellweather. Obama and McCain aim to curb 527s. Posted in General |
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  http://policlips.blogspot.com/2008/05/democrats-field-clinto...
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    DEMOCRATS   THE FIELD   Clinton's Win Brings Little Reward Delegates Gained In West Virginia Offset by Obama   By Jackie Calmes Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   Hillary Clinton trounced Barack Obama in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary, as expected. But her negligible payback in convention delegates illustrates why her rival and her party are turning away from her candidacy to begin the fight against Republican John McCain…   Clinton Beats Obama Handily in W. Virginia   By Patrick Healy New York Times May 14, 2008   Racial considerations emerged as an unusually salient factor in Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s lopsided victory over Senator Barack Obama…   Clinton Handily Defeats Obama in West Virginia Victory Does Little to Tighten the Delegate Race   By Dan Balz Washington Post May 14, 2008   Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton routed Sen. Barack Obama in the West Virginia primary yesterday, scoring one of her most lopsided victories of the long campaign even as she continued to battle overwhelming odds in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination…   W.Va. blowout bolsters Clinton's resolve   By Susan Page USA Today May 14, 2008   Hillary Rodham Clinton crushed Barack Obama in the West Virginia primary Tuesday — a victory that was surely personally satisfying but came as the Democratic presidential nomination is nearly in the grasp of her rival…   CLINTON   Repaying debt hard for losing side   By Fredreka Schouten USA Today May 14, 2008   WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton faces some tough choices on erasing more than $20 million in campaign debts if she doesn't become the Democratic Party's presidential nominee…   OBAMA   Obama Has to Start From Scratch in Michigan State's Democrats Remain Polarized; An Economic Focus   By Douglas Belkin Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   Barack Obama unofficially kicks off his campaign against John McCain Wednesday in Michigan, a state the Democrats have barely held onto in recent years and where they start at a big disadvantage…   Obama May Have His Work Cut Out for Him to Draw Independents   By Jackie Calmes Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Barack Obama can't rest should he soon win Democrats' presidential-nomination marathon. His next big challenge: to introduce himself to the independents who may well decide the November election, and dispel the doubts and misinformation that have taken hold among many…   Obama to Receive Endorsement Of 3 Former SEC Chairmen   By Christopher Cooper and Kara Scannell Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   Three former chairmen of the Securities and Exchange Commission will publicly endorse Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the presidency Wednesday, including one who served under President Bush…   ‘Almost Nominee’ Status Keeps Obama in Limbo   By Jim Rutenberg New York Times May 14, 2008   As Senator Barack Obama prepared for defeat in West Virginia, his aides said he was still feeling like a winner — but not quite like a nominee…   REPUBLICANS   McCAIN   Pastor Backing McCain Apologizes to Catholics   By Elizabeth Holmes and Suzanne Sataline Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   The Rev. John Hagee, the fiery evangelical pastor who endorsed John McCain, issued an apology to Catholics for disparaging remarks he made, including accusing the Roman Catholic Church of supporting Adolf Hitler…   McCain Backer Regrets Comments on Catholics   By Laurie Goodstein New York Times May 14, 2008   The Rev. John C. Hagee, whose endorsement John McCain greeted with fanfare, has issued a letter expressing regret for “any comments that Catholics have found hurtful.”   McCain Backer Apologizes For Anti-Catholic Remarks   By Michael D. Shear Washington Post May 14, 2008   While Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has struggled with the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., GOP foe John McCain's own pastor problem has festered…   Stumping on Climate, McCain Faults Bush   By Elisabeth Bumiller New York Times May 14, 2008   John McCain intensified his criticism of President Bush, asserting that in the effort to stem climate change, “America can lead and not obstruct.”   PRIMARY CONTESTS   RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE   In the Tracks of Ron Paul, a Candidate Goes Forth   By Michael Luo New York Times May 14, 2008   Former Representative Bob Barr’s candidacy for the Libertarian Party nomination could give Senator John McCain’s campaign fits…   Obama, McCain Aim to Curb '527s'   By Jonathan Weisman and Michael D. Shear Washington Post May 14, 2008   Sen. Barack Obama's top fundraisers have asked his campaign donors to refrain from contributing to liberal independent political organizations in hopes of controlling the tone and message of the general-election campaign…   WAR/TERROR>   CONGRESS>   Mississippi Democrat Wins House Run-Off   By Susan Davis Wall Street Journal May 14, 2008   Democrat Travis Childers won an election for a Mississippi House seat Tuesday, completing a hat trick of recent victories for congressional Democrats now further emboldened by their prospects in November…   Democrat Wins House Seat in Mississippi   By Adam Nossiter New York Times May 14, 2008   Travis Childers pulled off a remarkable upset victory in a conservative district, a sign of problems ahead for Republicans…   Democratic Victory May Be a Bellwether GOP Loses House Seat in Mississippi   By Paul Kane Washington Post May 14, 2008   A Democrat won the race for a GOP-held congressional seat in northern Mississippi yesterday, leaving the once-dominant House Republicans reeling from their third special-election defeat of the spring…   OTHER NEWS>  

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