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Stories for Sept. 4, 2008
A decent speech by a decent man
The convention hall podium is not his comfort zone. But Arizona Sen. John McCain gave an acceptance address that roused Republican National Convention delegates and likely played well to party faithful watching on TV. It will be a few days before polls show whether independents and undecideds found it as moving.
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Sarah Palin: the liberal voter's worst nightmare
A longtime Republican enumerates the many ways by which Gov. Sarah Palin could become the most beloved national figure since Ronald Reagan.
READ MORE | 40 COMMENTSSausage Links, 'Limbaugh with lipstick' edition
Sarah Palin has a zinger for you. And you. And me. The Alaska governor-turned-Trophy Vice-turned-bulldog with lipstick sent a fiery pot-shot-filled message to the nation and the media with her speech yesterday at the Republican National Convention. I believe it went something like this. ...
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The rebirth of activist theater
Now in its third year, Puget Sound's BOLD theater group presents another round of consciousness-raising theater shows coupled with "Red Tent" events focused on the birthing experience.
READ MORE | 2 COMMENTSWearable art from SAM
My quest for museum shop wearable art continues at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Shop. Don't be intimidated by the expensive-looking home products. While there are some expensive pieces, the buyers for the SAM Shop have worked hard to find a selection of merchandise that is relevant, interesting, and pretty affordable. Here's what I came up with for fun, wearable art that should appeal to adults of all ages, with most retailing for under $75:
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A classic evisceration speech by the running mate
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin proved herself worthy of at least one thing with a rousing convention speech: She can fill the traditional role of attacker.
READ MORE | 11 COMMENTSThis election is a referendum on Obama
Here's my take on why McCain picked Palin. His first goal had to be to kill the potential lift Obama would get after the Democratic National Convention. There are only a few inflection points in a campaign where numbers can really shift. A big VP pick from the Republicans had the magnitude to change the story of the election. Picking Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge or Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman wouldn't have changed the story.
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