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Hardball airs at its typical time on MSNBC tonight at 7 pm ET, 11 pm ET & 4 am ET and
4 pm PT, 8 pm PT & 1 am PT
Another star studded Hardball comin' at ya tonight folks...We'll lead with
presidential candidates Dennis Kucinich and Al Sharpton on their strategies to knock
off Kerry & Edwards for the nomination...
Then we'll talk to Bush-Cheney Southeast Regional Chairman Ralph Reed about what he's
doing to knock all the Dems off and deliver victory to POTUS...
And in the back half of the show, we'll talk to White House veteran correspondents Sam
Donaldson and Leslie Stahl, whose book "Reporting Live" makes for compelling
entertainment if you're driving long distances and like to listen to books on tape...
We'll ask Leslie and Sam to give us their sense of the political topography, Bush's
re-election prospects and to perhaps prognosticate on future political trends...I'm
certain their wisdom will not disappoint...
And before the headlines, let's take a dip in the Hardball Briefing mailbag shall we?
It's been a while...
Chris,
There is a really good reason for your show's popularity. "It's the love baby." The
love that's so evident in your life shines brightly in your eyes.
You give me hope every night. Bobby in Va Beach ,Va
Amen Bobby, Amen...It's all about the love: In Hardball and in life...
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And how cool is this? A reader checks in from Hong Kong..
Hi!
I just wanted to let you know that I love getting my Hardball updates over here in
Hong Kong. I'm a political junkie, and this is my first primary election cycle
overseas. Unfortunately I don't get to watch MSNBC, so I feel I am missing the best
election coverage available. I most certainly miss watching Chris and Pat
Caddell and Frank Lunz and Howard Fineman. But just reading your updates gives me a
little bit of home. I also have to say that reading this, and reading the transcripts
on the internet really makes me proud of my country....I really thank you all for
doing a great job.
Thank you and keep the updates great!
Ms. Kyle L.
Great to hear from you...We're proud of the our country and Briefing too...Keep it
real in "Da Kong" Ms. KL...
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"Hi Dominic, Yes. You are the best. I can hardly wait to get home and see the
results via Chris and crew. Always a highlight in this election year run up"....Karen
Karen, I don't know what your question was but I accept your answer implicitly...I
agree with you and can hardly wait myself to watch Chris everyday too...I even watch
the repeats when I get home at night sometimes...
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And if you want to sent your comments to the Briefing, hit reply and fire away...Keep
it short and family friendly please...
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from Washington, DC
Go Pat Go!! Pat's got his trusty pitchfork out again!...This time slamming the
Frum-Perle book...No End to War...The Frum-Perle prescription would ensnare America in
endless conflict. http://amconmag.com/3_1_04/cover.html
Howard Fineman's latest piece recalls a 1999 dinner with John Edwards at a favorite
restaurant of the Briefing, Kinkaid's...It's a popular seafood place but I don't eat
seafood so I get the pork chop...It's one of those "take your parents when they are in
town" restaurants....But we digress: Edwards continues to defy skeptics
His political rise is nothing short of meteoric http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4313129/
Kerry wins AFL-CIO's endorsement...Union group plans massive effort to mobilize
members http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4276026/
Kerry, Edwards Spar Over Trade...Democratic Rivals Begin Key Push For Delegates (The
Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52736-2004Feb18.html
Both John Kerry and John Edwards are ahead of President Bush by double digits when
matched against him in hypothetical elections, says a poll released Wednesday. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040219/D80QCUN81.html
Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq...A roadside bomb killed two U.S. troops and one
Iraqi in the city of Khaldiyah on Thursday, the U.S. military said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4016883/
Suicides in Iraq, Questions at Home...Pentagon Tight-Lipped as Self-Inflicted Deaths
Mount in Military (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4306831/
Out on the campaign trail raising re-election cash and promoting reading, Laura Bush
is staunchly defending her husband's credibility and taking a shot at Democrats who
claim he skipped out on his National Guard duty. (AP)
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=544&u=/ap/20040219/ap_on_go_pr_wh/laura_bush_interview_5&printer=1
President Bush touts his economic stewardship as a top re-election asset, yet offhand
remarks and mixed signals by leading members of his economic team are proving
politically embarrassing and handing fresh ammunition to Democrats. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040219/D80QAR4G0.html
Annan to back U.S. on Iraq plan...Decision seen as boost for Bush administration (The
Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4306383/
U.S. administrator L. Paul Bremer said Thursday that changes are possible in the
formula for establishing a new Iraqi government but the date for the U.S.-led
coalition to hand over power remains firm. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040219/D80QDAQO0.html
An internal FBI report kept under wraps for three years details dozens of cases of
agents fired for egregious misconduct and crimes, including drug trafficking,
attempted murder, theft, misuse of informants and consorting with prostitutes. (AP)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2004-02-18-fbi-firings_x.htm?csp=15
Rowan Scarborough: The Pentagon will start using the Army's storied Green Berets as
spies in addition to their traditional combat roles
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040219-123000-1473r.htm
Here's a dish you don't see too often: Guacamole Soup
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47553-2004Feb17.html
Berlau: Kerry Embodies New Left Ideals
http://www.insightmag.com/news/2004/03/02/Features/Kerry.Embodies.New.Left.Ideals-607321.shtml
U.S., Sharon to discuss 'disengagement' plan...Israeli PM proposes unilateral
withdrawal, decision on boundary (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4311137/
U.S. soldier charged in al-Qaida probe...National Guardsman accused of trying to pass
on intelligence (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4306212/
Dornan ties rival to Arab fanatics...Bob Dornan, radio talk-show host, former B-list
Hollywood actor and a one-time congressman known as the "mouth of the House," is
accusing California Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of having ties to extremist Arabs
in hopes of toppling the eight-term incumbent. (The Washington Times)
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20040218-110716-4916r.htm
John F. Kerry downplayed any threat posed by the communist government of North Vietnam
in his 1971 book The New Soldier and instead charged that American soldiers "were
killing women and children" and helping to create "a nation of refugees, bomb craters,
amputees, orphans, widows, and prostitutes..." in Vietnam. (CNS News)
http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewPolitics.asp?Page=\Politics\archive\200402\POL20040219a.html
Jeannette Walls: Harry Belafonte takes...Michael Jackson's side
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4264376/
Opinion/Editorial
Terry: Does Cloning Break All Ten Commandments?
http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=3068
George F. Will: Questions for Kerry
http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/national/will/v-print/story/8254587p-9185229c.html
Landfield: 'Torch' Taps Rolodex, Charges Into Fray
http://www.practicalpolitics.net/landfield/2_19_04.html
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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