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Insight: Getting It First
The Obama-Muslim controversy:
Insight, Jan. 17, 2007:
Hillary's team has questions about Obama's Muslim background
CNN, Jan. 23, 2007: CNN debunks false report about Obama William John Hagan, Jan. 23, 2007: Barack Hussein Obama's religious problem Mark Steyn, Jan. 24, 2007: Hillary is wrong to think that leaks to Insight about Obama's Muslim past will work with Dem voters
Washington Post, Nov. 29, 2007: Foes Use Obama's Muslim Ties to Fuel Rumors About Him Politico.com, Dec. 4, 2007: Wash. Post Obama story under fire Washington Post's Deborah Howell, Dec. 9, 2007: Refuting, or Feeding, the Rumor Mill? Drudge Report, Feb. 25, 2008: Clinton Staffers Circulate 'Dressed' Obama
Obama adviser's Iran comments:
Insight, March 4, 2008: Obama senior advisor blames Bush for Iran's anti-Americanism
The Washington Times, March 15, 2008: Iran's bad behavior blamed on Bush
Hillary's earmarks:
Insight, Feb. 5, 2008: Clinton exposed as top earmarker; funds exchanged for campaign favors
The Washington Post, Feb. 14, 2008: Candidates' Earmarks Worth Millions
The Bush administration divided over Iran:
Insight, June 12-18, 2007: Rice, Cheney split over military action against Iran
The New York Times, June 16, 2007: Iran Strategy Stirs Debate at White House
Libby's conviction:
Insight, Feb. 20, 2007: Libby takes the bullet "The associates expressed deep pessimism over Libby's chances of acquittal in his trial in federal district court in Washington. They said federal prosecutors purposely selected him for prosecution while making deals with other administration officials who leaked Plame's identity." AP, March 6, 2007: Libby found guilty in CIA leak trial "Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, was convicted Tuesday of lying and obstructing an investigation into the leak of a CIA operative's identity."
Giuliani's personal life:
Insight, Feb. 20, 2007: Giuliani's personal life disturbs conservatives The Toronto Star, Feb. 24, 2007: Rudy Giuliani's Southern comfort "Rev. Rob Schenck of Faith and Action, an evangelical organization that seeks to 'reintroduce the word of God into the public debate surrounding legislation and policy matters,' told CNN this week Giuliani would never be able to connect with the core values of that constituency."
Osama bin Laden's next move :
Insight, Jan. 16, 2007:
Bin Laden plotting attack on U.S. bigger than 9/11
AP, March 1, 2007: Taliban Official: Bin Laden Is Alive
The New York Post, March 5, 2007: Terror Camps Gaining Ground in Pakistan
"U.S. intelligence agencies have evidence that al Qaeda and the Taliban are becoming more organized inside Pakistan and are boldly planning more attacks on U.S. interests, The Post has learned."
The New York Times, Feb. 25, 2007:
Where were you that summer of 2001? by Frank Rich
"Michael Scheuer, the former head of the C.I.A. bin Laden unit, told MSNBC's Keith Olbermann last week that the Taliban and Al Qaeda, having regrouped in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 'are going to detonate a nuclear device inside the United States' (the real United States, that is, not the fictional stand-in where this same scenario can be found on '24'). Al Qaeda is 'on the march' rather than on the run, the Georgetown University and West Point terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman told Congress."
Saudi oil: Insight, Jan. 2, 2007:
Bush told Saudi oil unreliable, mulls energy independence plan
UPI, Jan. 29, 2007: Analysis: Energy security a priority
"Similarly, militants identified as members of al-Qaida have tried to attack Saudi oil refineries, and the threat of attacks on nuclear energy installations worldwide continues."
Possibility of anti-Bush investigations -- even impeachment -- if Democrats win the House : Insight, Jan. 23, 2006: Impeachment hearings: The White House prepares for the worst "The Bush administration is bracing for impeachment hearings in Congress." Time magazine, July 23, 2006: Into the Fray "As for Bush himself, he is curtailing his traditional August working vacation at the ranch so that he can barnstorm before the midterm elections. Their outlook thus far seems so ominous for the G.O.P. that one presidential adviser wants Bush to beef up his counsel's office for the tangle of investigations that a Democrat-controlled House might pursue."
Cynthia McKinney: Insight, April 17-23, 2006: Critics: Prosecutor will not press charges against McKinney Associated Press, June 16, 2006: Rep. McKinney won't be charged in scuffle
Sen. Joe Lieberman vs. anti-war Democrats: Insight, May 23, 2006: Kiss from Bush could lead to Lieberman's divorce from the Democrats "Sources close to Mr. Lieberman said the senator has been concerned that his re-election race will be undermined by a Democratic Party establishment that is angry over his support for the U.S.-led war in Iraq." Reuters, June 5, 2006: Lieberman faces showdown over Iraq "After years of ardent support for the Iraq war, Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman could become that conflict's first big political casualty in a Democratic primary race fueled by rising anti-war anger."
Bin Laden's location: Insight, Dec. 20, 2005: U.S. intel: Pakistan deal allows safe haven for Bin Laden Associated Press, May 6, 2006: U.S. official: Bin Laden likely hiding in Pakistan "A top U.S. counterterrorism official said Saturday that parts of Pakistan are a 'safe haven' for militants and Osama bin Laden was more likely to be hiding there than in Afghanistan."
The State Department: Insight, Jan. 9, 2006: Condi delegates policy issues to Burns, who does not share Bush's worldview Chicago Sun-Times, Robert Novak, April 10, 2006: Who runs our State Department? "The U.S. decision last Thursday not to seek a seat on the new United Nations Human Rights Council followed a week of frantic backstage conflict. Beyond human rights, this was the overriding question: Does Nick Burns run the State Department? The outcome of the U.N. dispute indicates that he is not in absolute control but is mighty influential."
Iran: Insight, Jan. 23, 2006: U.S. readies contingency plans for covert attack on Iran The Washington Post, April 9, 2006: U.S. seen stepping up war plans for Iran "The Bush administration is studying options for military strikes against Iran as part of a broader strategy of coercive diplomacy to pressure Tehran to abandon its alleged nuclear development program, according to U.S. officials and independent analysts."
Impeachment: Insight, Jan. 23, 2006: Impeachment hearings: The White House prepares for the worst The Wall Street Journal, March 15, 2006: The Impeachment Agenda "Everyone should understand that censure and impeachment are important - and so far the only - parts of the left's agenda for the next Congress."
Cheney retirement: Insight, Feb. 27, 2006: Cheney seen retiring after midterm elections The Wall Street Journal, March 20, 2006: A 'Third Term' for Bush by Fred Barnes "The president's most spectacular move would be to anoint a presidential successor. This would require Vice President Cheney to resign. Mr. Cheney would probably be happy to step down and return to Wyoming."
Impeachment hearings: Insight, Jan. 23, 2006: Impeachment hearings: The White House prepares for the worst The Wall Street Journal, March 6, 2006: Impeachment Proves Risky Political Issue
Kidnappings on the border: Insight, Feb. 27, 2006: More Americans abducted along Mexico border than in Iraq Reuters, March 1, 2006: Mexican gangs terrorize border region: US agents
Foreign policy: Insight, Nov. 29, 2005: Bush takes Cheney out of the loop on national security Insight, Dec. 20, 2005: Rumsfeld loses clout; Rice has president's ear on Iraq Insight, Jan. 9, 2006: Condi delegates policy issues to Burns, who does not share Bush's worldview The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 6, 2006: Diplomatic Relations: As 'Neocons' Leave, Bush Foreign Policy Takes Softer Line; Cheney's Waning Influence?
Action against Iran: Insight, Jan. 23, 2006: U.S. readies contingency plans for covert attack on Iran The London Telegraph, Feb. 12, 2006: U.S. prepares military blitz against Iran's nuclear sites
NSA surveillance: Insight, Dec. 27, 2005: Wiretaps fail to make dent in terror war The Washington Post, Feb. 5, 2006: Surveillance Net Yields Few Suspects
Nuclear energy: Insight, Dec. 19, 2005: Bush plans nuclear energy comeback The Washington Post, Jan. 26, 2006: Nuclear Energy Plan Would Use Spent Fuel
Israel-Iran coflict: Insight, Dec. 19, 2005: U.S. fears surprise attack on Iran by Sharon in electoral gambit CNN, Jan. 17, 2006: Israel: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons
Iraq contracts: Insight, Dec. 5, 2005: Kickbacks from Iraq contracts could spark Congress probe of Bush backers The Washington Times, Jan. 20, 2006: In search of rebuilding billions
Bush's isolation: Insight, Nov. 14, 2005: Bush in the bunker Newsweek, Dec. 19, 2005: Bush's world
Karl Rove: Insight, Nov. 14, 2005: Rove: Back in the saddle, plotting GOP's '06 comeback Newsweek, Jan. 30, 2006: Karl Rove's Return: No Longer Lying Low
The Barrett report: Insight, Dec. 27, 2005: Hillary covers for Bill: Persuades Senate to censor investigative report The New York Times, Jan. 19, 2006: Inquiry on Clinton Official Ends With Accusations of Cover-Up
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