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My short term memory is not what it used to be so I've been quite remiss in plugging
Chris' big JFK anniversary special next Monday...Perhaps you've seen some of the
commercials associated with it...As you know being a Chris Matthews fan, he wrote the
book "Kennedy & Nixon" and grew up in the shadow of those two men's politics...Chris'
worldview is very much shaped by the Kennedy/Nixon era which makes his hosting of this
documentary rather appropriate...
And this special is interactive as well...MSNBC is fortunate to have Sam Go, one of
television's premiere interactive online cross platform synergistic strategists.
She's made it possible for you to share your thoughts with Chris of that fateful day
by simply following the link below...You can also read the thoughts of others...
Monday, Nov. 17: JFK - The day that changed America...Learn more about an upcoming
one-hour documentary that commemorates the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Hosted by
Chris Matthews, the show includes interviews with Sen. Hillary Clinton, Gerald Ford,
Jay Leno, Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley, Jr., among other pop culture icons and
politicians. Airs Monday, Nov. 17, 9 p.m. ET http://www.msnbc.com/news/987494.asp
"It's the first time that everyone sat at their television set and watched a
real-life, real-time tragedy play out," says Tamara Haddad, executive producer of
Matthews' special.
http://www.nydailynews.com/11-13-2003/entertainment/ent_radio/story/136315p-121264c.html
Now enough of the shameless Chris Matthews promotion and on to promoting Hardball...
We lead with Arnot's exclusive interview with L. Paul "Jerry" Bremer, America's top
governor in Iraq...You know the name, you know the face but do you know his "Real
Story"? Arnot will bring you that Real Story...Transferring the power to Iraqis
("Iraqification"), stepped up attacks (read Operation Iron Hammer) and what the
Administration's view is from the top guy in Baghdad...Bob will ask him all the
questions you'd want asked from the comfort of you living room on a Friday night after
a long, hard slog of a week...
Our notorious B block is a bit up in the air pending some booking calls and other
assorted editorial loose ends...
I'll be putting together the back half panel of Hitchens, Raghida, Todd Purdham (New
York Times guy/Dee Dee's husband/author of the new book "A Time of Our Choosing")and
our MSNBC producer Noah Oppenheim, the guy I promised you earlier in the
week...Arnot's got a package on what the media isn't telling you in Iraq (present
MSNBC company excepted of course), the good news, the day to day stuff...We'll lead
with that and then move on the big picture issues...Should be a lively, informative
and engaging discussion...
As always, Hardball provides an excellent intellectual platform to launch your weekend
social activies...In my estimation, beginning a conversation with "Well I heard on
Hardball tonight...." is a great icebreaker and will bring you instant credibility and
gravitas...
Pls Join us...
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from Washington, DC
Four Decades Later, Majority of Likely Voters Believes Two or More Gunmen killed JFK;
One in Five Believe Government's Theory of Lone Gunman
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=758
Rumsfeld: No Iraq pullout planned...As the United States pledged to hand power to
Iraqis faster, the Pentagon said that did not mean pulling out troops before they
crushed guerrillas who fight on, seven months after the fall of Saddam Hussein.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/870749.asp
WashPost: New urgency, risks in 'Iraqification'...At least four factors forced the
administration to overhaul its military and political strategy in Iraq, despite the
danger that a new approach might actually diminish U.S. control over the country's
future. http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/993411.asp
U.N. says Iraq plans still uncertain...Return of full staff remains delayed due to
security fears (Reuters) http://msnbc.com/news/993494.asp?0cv=CA01
Ex-security chiefs blast Israeli policy...Four former heads of Israel's security
service launched a joint attack on government policy toward the Palestinians in an
interview on Friday in which they called for withdrawal from occupied land.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeat.asp?/news/993523.asp
Israeli warns of terrorist training...Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said
yesterday in an interview with editors and reporters of The Washington Times that
terrorist bases in Lebanon are training some of the foreign fighters who are moving
into Iraq to kill American troops. (The Washington Times)
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20031113-113910-5865r.htm
Cleland Rips Bush Iraq Policy...At Forum, Ex-Senator Compares Situation to Vietnam
(The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39144-2003Nov14.html?referrer=email
The economy trumps Iraq and health care as the most important issue among likely Iowa
Democratic caucus participants (Des Moines Register)
http://www.dmregister.com/news/stories/c4788998/22759584.html
John F. Kerry called three former aides yesterday to apologize for saying his campaign
for the Democratic presidential nomination will be "better off" without them. The
Massachusetts senator made the calls hours after he said in an interview that the
firing of campaign manager Jim Jordan on Sunday proved his ability to make tough
decisions. (The Boston Globe)
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/kerry/articles/2003/11/14/kerry_apologizes_to_3_former_aides/
Not Quite Bubba vs. Bubba...Louisiana Governor's Contest Defies Stereotypes (The
Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38378-2003Nov13.html
Candidates gear up for final day of campaign: Blanco, Jindal swing through state
seeking support (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
http://www.nola.com/elections/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1068793498251810xml
Gov. Jeb Bush is angry with White House political operatives for expecting to "take
over" Florida's U.S. Senate race by trying to clear the decks for a run by HUD
Secretary Mel Martinez, sources in Washington and Florida say. (Palm Beach Post)
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/auto/epaper/editions/today/news_f34bf5a4f20652c500a7.html
Will Gov. Schwarzenegger be green? California's new GOP leader could clash with
president (MSNBC) http://msnbc.com/news/991555.asp?0dm=N17NN
An attempt to revive accusations that California Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger
groped several women during his days as an actor seems to have fizzled on the eve of
his inauguration. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20031113-110717-4135r.htm
A roadblock for Gore TV...Diller's veto power is holding up cable-news deal (TV Guide)
http://www.tvguide.com/news/robins/
Officials say rumors about Moore running for governor, Senate untrue (The Crimson
White) http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/11/14/3fb47c0906952
Opinion/Editorial
Andrew Sullivan's Weekly Dish
http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20031113-083618-9279r.htm
Kinsley: The limits of Bush's eloquence...Did Bush mean a word of his speech about
democracy? By Michael Kinsley.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2091185/
Ilana: Who's the boss - Israel or U.S.?
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=35601
Slate: The Curse of Shrum John Kerry's worst enemy.
http://slate.msn.com/default.aspx?id=2091138
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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