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Debate may drown out quiet 9/11 reflections - Washington Post

2 hours 13 min ago

Reuters

Debate may drown out quiet 9/11 reflections
Washington Post
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds that two-thirds of Americans oppose building the Islamic center near the former site of the twin towers. ...
Anniversary adds tensionBuffalo News
Students Debate the NYC Mosque Controversy: Pro-MosqueFairfield Mirror

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Nation & World - Charlotte Observer

3 hours 13 min ago

Kansas City Star

Nation & World
Charlotte Observer
That's the most negative split on the question in Post-ABC polls dating to October 2001. The poll was conducted by telephone Aug. 30 to Sept. ...
On the Radar: Obama and economy, latest tropical stormCNN (blog)
UPI NewsTrack TopNewsUPI.com

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Political controversy over Islam surrounds 9/11 anniversary - Washington Post

3 hours 20 min ago

Reuters India

Political controversy over Islam surrounds 9/11 anniversary
Washington Post
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds that two-thirds of Americans oppose building the Islamic center near the former site of the twin towers. ...
New mosque in Kentucky an oasis of calmUSA Today
New York Mosque Opposition Damages America: Roger LowensteinBloomberg
Mosque debate corners media attentionThe Leader

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Reality of Obama's poll numbers - Charlotte Post

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 21:50

Reality of Obama's poll numbers
Charlotte Post
While true, the reporting leaves out one critical fact: Obama's approval rating of 43 percent in the Gallup Poll of August 23 is below the levels of both ...

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Gallup's Generic Ballot Takes a Swing - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:48

Gallup's Generic Ballot Takes a Swing
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Gallup's latest poll on the generic ballot shows registered voters are evenly split, 46%-46%, over whether Democrats or Republicans should ...

Reality And Poll Reporting Are Poles Apart - Seattle Medium

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 15:39

Reality And Poll Reporting Are Poles Apart
Seattle Medium
While true, the reporting leaves out one critical fact: Obama's approval rating of 43 percent in the Gallup Poll of August 23 is below the levels of both ...

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The Fix: Behind the Gallup poll swings - Washington Post

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:46

USA Today

The Fix: Behind the Gallup poll swings
Washington Post
One week ago, Gallup released a weekly tracking poll that showed Republicans with a 10 point edge on the so-called generic ballot question ...
Gallup's Generic Ballot Takes a SwingWall Street Journal (blog)
Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midtermsmsnbc.com
Congressional Gallup poll shows wild swing in short spanFOX43.com
The Moderate Voice -Voice of America -Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials - Boston Globe

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:25

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Boston Globe
The American people have shown in poll after poll that they clearly understand that dichotomy, even as the ideologically driven congressional leadership ...

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials - Forbes

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 14:16

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Forbes
The American people have shown in poll after poll that they clearly understand that dichotomy, even as the ideologically driven congressional leadership ...

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials - CBS News

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 13:54

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
CBS News
The American people have shown in poll after poll that they clearly understand that dichotomy, even as the ideologically driven congressional leadership ...

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials - Houston Chronicle

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 13:51

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
Houston Chronicle
The American people have shown in poll after poll that they clearly understand that dichotomy, even as the ideologically driven congressional leadership ...

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Rand Paul Hammers Health Care Reform in Ad - CBS News

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:31

Rand Paul Hammers Health Care Reform in Ad
CBS News
The spot, which goes into rotation on broadcast and cable today, comes as a new poll (from a Democratic pollster) finds Paul locked in a tight race with his ...

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Obama Stands Up for Giannoulias in New Ad - CQPolitics.com (blog)

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 11:01

Chicago Press Release Services (press release)

Obama Stands Up for Giannoulias in New Ad
CQPolitics.com (blog)
The same poll showed Giannoulias tied at 34 percent with Republican nominee Rep. Mark Kirk. LeAlan Jones, the Green Party candidate, was the choice for six ...
The Battle for America: Around the Nation, Sept 8, 2010Pajamas Media (blog)
Tammy Duckworth to campaign for GiannouliasChicago Sun-Times (blog)
Giannoulias: Quinn not a drag in Senate raceBelleville News Democrat

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Poll: September 11 Quran burn still planned - WOAI

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:59

CNN

Poll: September 11 Quran burn still planned
WOAI
Ray Odierno, the former top commander in Iraq, said Wednesday he fears that extremists will use the incident to sow hatred against US troops overseas. ...
Petraeus: Church's Plan To Burn Quran May Harm GIscbs4denver.com
Top US commander: Planned Quran burningKATU

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Reality and Poll Reporting are Poles Apart - Washington Informer

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:29

Reality and Poll Reporting are Poles Apart
Washington Informer
While true, the reporting leaves out one critical fact: Obama's approval rating of 43 percent in the Gallup Poll of August 23 is below the levels of both ...

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Several of President Obama's Hollywood Supporters Critical of His Performance - FOXNews

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:42

FOXNews

Several of President Obama's Hollywood Supporters Critical of His Performance
FOXNews
President Barack Obama's national job approval rating sits at 46 percent in the latest Fox News Public Opinion Poll, down 19 points from a ...

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Anniversary adds tension - Buffalo News

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 07:21

Reuters

Anniversary adds tension
Buffalo News
With the painful anniversary of 9/11 looming and American nerves rubbed raw by years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the chances for tragic consequences are ...
Students Debate the NYC Mosque Controversy: Pro-MosqueFairfield Mirror
Poll: September 11 Quran burn still plannedWOAI
Petraeus: Church's Plan To Burn Quran May Harm GIscbs4denver.com
KATU
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Boehner: Extend tax cuts for two years, cap spending at '08 levels - The Hill (blog)

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 06:49

Moneycontrol.com

Boehner: Extend tax cuts for two years, cap spending at '08 levels
The Hill (blog)
Twenty-two percent of American adults said in a CNN/Opinion Research poll released Wednesday that they had a favorable opinion of Boehner, while 23 had an ...
UPI NewsTrack TopNewsUPI.com
Congress: Thanks, but no thanksmsnbc.com (blog)
Off-the-cuff remarks hurt Obama's agendaUConn Daily Campus
RenewAmerica -The Trentonian -Nashua Telegraph
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Polls show TCU and Boise State can eat with the big dogs - Lexington Herald Leader

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 03:46

Polls show TCU and Boise State can eat with the big dogs
Lexington Herald Leader
Texas, after its 34-17 win Saturday over Rice, remained in the AP poll's No. 5 spot, one place behind TCU. Please do not stare at the giant nuclear fireball ...

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