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There's a brewing controversy coming out of Chicago this week because of a page one
picture the Tribune ran of President Bush and Koffi Annan...It shows Bush in a less
than flattering pose in the Oval Office....Plus, there's that controversy over the
"moron" comment flung by that high ranking Canadian official at Bush is creating waves
as well...
Here's the photo link...You be the judge
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/showcase/chi-0211210393nov21.column
We'll have Barnicle, Dornan and Jim Warren from the Tribune to discuss Bush's
perception...Btw, in an e-mail last night, Warren tells me that he's the guy who
recommended putting the photo on the front page...
"He (Bush) is a friend of mine, he is not a moron at all," Chretien told reporters in
Prague
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20021122/pl_nm/canada_usa_bush_dc_5
And look who's heading to Baghdad: The Rev. Al Sharpton yesterday said he's been
promised visas by Iraq and plans to lead a delegation to Baghdad on Dec. 8, the
deadline for Saddam Hussein to produce a list of all his weapons of mass death.
http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/62686.htm
We'll talk to the "Rev" about what he hopes to accomplish....Is freelance diplomacy
cool?
In the D block we'll do the controversy over a proposed speaker at Harvard...Should
their English Department invite a poet to speak who advocates the murder of Jews on
the West Bank??? Alan Dershowitz says yes....
In the buzz we'll talk to Fund about Hillary's "settle the score" comments at Albany,
the GOP fighting back and Al Gore's re-emergence...
Clinton: "I think there are a lot of reasons. I mean it is clear that a lot of people
in this administration have some old scores to settle... "
Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.): "There are old scores to settle, Mrs. Clinton - about a
million people who have died at the hands of the Butcher of Baghdad...This isn't a
back-alley fight between two kids. This is for real, and there isn't time for a
listening tour to make up your mind on where to stand,"
GOP goes ballistic on Hil...Blasts her 'score to settle' with Saddam comment
http://www.nydailynews.com/11-22-2002/news/wn_report/story/37612p-35508c.html
Mortman got a shout out in the Manchester Union Leader today: State House Dome: Many
issues remain unclear, unresolved
http://www.theunionleader.com/Articles_show.html?article=15638&archive=1
This is one of those Friday's that I can't seem to get my mojo working so I
apologize...This will definitely be a hot show nonetheless and I expect all of you to
watch...Have a great weekend...
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Briefing in Washington, DC
Canada has declined to comment on reports that a senior Canadian official at the NATO
summit in Prague referred to U.S. President George W. Bush as "a moron". (Reuters)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20021121/od_uk_nm/oukoe_canada_usa_bush_1
'Moron' comment should cost aide her job: Alliance Opposition accuses PMO's
communications chief of being 'anonymous source'. Government refuses to confirm or
deny (The Ottawa Citizen)
http://canada.com/national/story.asp?id={D81F331C-7C75-4572-B6CE-DAE6BB13A4BC}
According to Canadian media reports, White House officials privately refer to the
68-year-old Chretien as ''Dino,'' short for dinosaur. (Reuters)
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/326/nation/Premier_disowns_Bush_barb-.shtml
Must Read: Terry's review of Chris' book
http://www.humaneventsonline.com/articles/11-18-02/jeffrey2.htm
Briefing "Fresh Face" watch....
Look who's forming a PAC?...Leadership For America Inc, a 501c4 was set up by retired
four-star general Wesley K. Clark. The purpose is to increase public awareness and
knowledge of matters relating to America's security and foreign policy. Clark met last
week in New York City with several large Democratic donors to discuss a presidential
race. http://www.tray.com
A "fresh face" seeks Cuban support: Sen. John Edwards held a series of meetings with
key Cuban Americans last weekend in Miami, seeking to break the Republican hold on the
Cuban voting bloc. http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20021122-93700104.htm
D Block Background: Harvard University English professors reinvited a controversial
Irish poet to speak on campus, one week after his appearance was canceled because of
his strong anti-Israeli comments. (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20021121/ap_wo_en_po/us_harvard_poet_1
Quote of the day: "I knew how to have a lot of fun, sometimes too much. There were
plenty of times when I was disengaged, frivolous, four sheets to the wind on a
weekend." MA Senator/potential 2004 prez candidate John Kerry
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23173-2002Nov21.html
The website you've all been waiting for: University at Albany student Timothy Quill on
the 'Hot Seat.' How many questions can you answer? http://www.msnbc.com/news/810538.asp
Teddy, you've got some 'splaining to do! Kennedy Flies to the Rescue...Senator urged
bankrupt US Airways to reinstate two hospitality workers.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23657-2002Nov21.html
Cabinet Chess Begins Anew....At the halfway mark of term No. 1, President Bush has not
made a single change to his Cabinet beyond nominating Tom Ridge to run homeland
security. But how long can it last?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23567-2002Nov21.html
Bush, Putin Call for Iraq to Disarm...Russia Warns U.S. Against Unilateral Action (AP)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25578-2002Nov22.html
WashPost: Russian 'interests' in Iraq recognized
Like his father during the run-up to the 1991 Persian Gulf War, President Bush is
using the lure of money and political respect to persuade a reluctant Russia not to
stand in the way of a U.S.-led war with Iraq.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/838489.asp
Key al-Qaida operative held by U.S.
U.S. officials on Thursday identified a top al-Qaida operative captured recently as
chief of the terror network's Persian Gulf operations.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/835583.asp
9/11 search missed many immigrants
The U.S. government could not find nearly half the 4,112 registered immigrants it
wanted to interview following the Sept. 11 attacks, according to a government report
issued Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/838262.asp
More nations offer limited support in taking on Iraq...At NATO parlay, President Bush
rallies coalition of up to 50 countries, but much of the aid is logistical. (CS
Monitor) http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1122/p02s02-uspo.html
A Bush administration official held in contempt of court over management of a trust
fund for American Indian royalties will retire at the end of the year. (AP)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=544&ncid=703&e=5&u=/ap/20021122/ap_on_go_pr_wh/indian_money_retirement
Page Six: AL-Jazeera, the Middle East cable "news" network best known as the conduit
for Osama bin Laden, is covering the N.Y. theater scene.
http://pagesix.com/pagesix/25835.htm
Sneed: Scoopsville . . .
http://www.suntimes.com/output/sneed/cst-nws-sneed22.html
Opinion/Editorial
Corn: It didn't take long...That is, for Nancy Pelosi, the new Democratic leader in
the House of Representatives, to run for cover.
http://www.thenation.com/capitalgames/index.mhtml?bid=3&pid=157
>From deficit hawk to GOP hack...Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, who touted fiscal
>restraint and deficit reduction during the Clinton years, has turned into a Bush
>puppet. By Dan Gross.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/838373.asp
Welcome Voice? Harvard invites academic who wants Jews "shot dead."
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-gross111202.asp
Mowbray: Finally! No more open door for Saudis
http://jewishworldreview.com/1102/mowbray.html
Goldberg: 'New' Gore is same old bore
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/jonahgoldberg/jg20021122.shtml
Peggy: Camelot on Painkillers...JFK was sick, but he was also hip
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110002664
Sowell: The change from Senate majority leader to Senate minority leader has
apparently led Senator Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, into more of the kind of wild and
reckless rhetoric that may have contributed to the Democrats' defeat in the recent
elections. http://www.townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/ts20021122.shtml
Donatelli: Should Hil run for Prez in '04? Yes
http://www.nydailynews.com/11-21-2002/news/ideas_opinions/story/37134p-35051c.html
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
Mallard Fillmore http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/mallard.asp
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