The Fix: August 3, 2008 - August 9, 2008
ABC News: Edwards Admits to Affair
By Ed O'Keefe Updated: 5:16 p.m. ET Edwards released a statement admitting he made "a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs. I recognized my mistake...
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August 8, 2008; 3:10 PM ET |
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An Olympics Blackout for McCain and Obama?
By Ed O'Keefe Ah yes, the Olympics. The quadrennial event where composer John Williams collects a hefty royalty check from NBC. When new American heroes are slapped onto Wheaties boxes. It's that two-week period when the Electoral Count takes a...
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August 8, 2008; 10:56 AM ET |
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We Read The Hillary Chat So You Don't Have To
By Ed O'Keefe Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted a Web chat today with supporters on her still-functional campaign Web site. Some excerpted highlights: On her name being placed into nomination at the convention: "Senator Obama and I share the goal...
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August 7, 2008; 3:04 PM ET |
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Michelle Obama, Covergirl
UPDATE Aug. 8, 10:28 a.m.: The McCain campaign has released a new TV ad, called "Painful" that uses some of the Obama magazine covers to reiterate its "celebrity" label. ORIGINAL POST: By Ed O'Keefe The McCain campaign may call Barack...
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August 7, 2008; 11:27 AM ET |
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She's Back!
UPDATE 8:40 p.m. ET: A "joint statement" from the Clinton and Obama press shops says: "We are working together to make sure the fall campaign and the convention are a success. At the Democratic Convention, we will ensure that the...
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August 6, 2008; 7:59 PM ET |
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Ad Wars: Is 'Celebrity' The New 'Flip-Flop'?
By Ed O'Keefe It has become increasingly clear over the past week that "celebrity" is the label that Republicans think will stick to Barack Obama. The McCain campaign released a new ad called "Family" this morning to strenghten the connection:...
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August 6, 2008; 2:50 PM ET |
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A Note to Fixistas
By Ed O'Keefe In the last three years, The Fix has posted more than 2,400 blog entries -- an amazing feat and proof of his unrivaled work ethic. And as Mr. and Mrs. Fix continue their South American vacation, it's...
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August 5, 2008; 7:26 AM ET |
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Obama Hits Back
By Ed O'Keefe Your blogsitter normally monitors the Ad Wars for Channel '08 and The Trail, so the Obama campaign's continued response to the widely-seen "Celeb" ad is right up our alley. The Democrats hit back again Monday with two...
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August 5, 2008; 6:00 AM ET |
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The Fix Does Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- The Fix is a few days into his extended holiday and is slowly but surely sifting through all of your suggestions as to where to sightsee, shop and dine in the Paris of South America. While...
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August 4, 2008; 4:28 PM ET |
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Fix Picks: Weekend Items
By Ed O'Keefe While The Fix enjoys his first "off-the-grid" vacation in three years, he's asked yours truly to serve as the first-ever "Fix Fill In," guiding Fixistas through another exciting week in American politics. Your "Fill In" hosts the...
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August 4, 2008; 6:23 AM ET |
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