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Hardball's 7th Anniversary Special Tonight Airs at 7p, 11p & 4a ET & 4p, 8p & 1a PT
On day 3 of the Hardball 7th Anniversary we bring you an episode so special our
executive producer suggested we should consider wearing black tie to work today...Most
of us passed but we're excited nonetheless...Tonight is definitely a "Tivo This" or
for us Neanderthals, "VCR This" nights as we're going to bring you some big 7th
Anniversary surprises!
Members of our staff have been working on something for Chris so super secret that
even your Briefing editor has been kept largely in the dark...Tonight we'll reveal it
to the world in what promises to be a primetime television moment of historic
proportions...If you've even enjoyed one scintilla of a moment in the last seven years
of Hardball (and I know you have or else you wouldn't be reading this), you'll not
want to miss tonight's show...
Should you plan your dinner around it, pop the popcorn & break out the TV trays? Yes
Should you call your neighbors, friends and family about it? Yes
Should you take the phone off the hook during the show? Yes
Should you backstab your grandma over it? Probably not, but don't let her stop you
from watching...
You'll dig it we promise...
Elsewhere in the show....
We'll get the latest from Iraq (more intense fighting in Fallujah today) and then talk
to Time magazine's Michael Weisskopf, who's recovering from the loss of an arm over in
Iraq...A grenade was lobbed into his transport vehicle and it exploded as he was
throwing it out...He saved lives in the process...Tonight we'll get his take on the
continued violence in Iraq...
We'll also talk to Republican grand Pooh-Bah Ed Gillespie about the legacy of Vietnam
in this campaign and why he thinks John Kerry is unfit to be the commander-in-chief of
the war on terror...We'll wrap it up with political funny man Bill Maher tonight who
is always a hoot!
Anniversary Backgrounders
MSNBC Release: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4807762/
Things you always wanted, but didn't need to know, about Hardball
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4759818/
It's the seventh anniversary of MSNBC's "Hardball," but the show's
leap-out-of-the-chair host, Chris Matthews, seems uncharacteristically subdued and
reflective. (NY Post) http://nypost.com/entertainment/19672.htm
Lighthearted Mortman offering...Brought to you exclusively by the Briefing: April
brings out our foolishness...From D.C. to Hollywood, bank on the wacky
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4853780/
Exclusive interview with Donald Rumsfeld tomorrow folks!
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Briefing from Washington, DC
New Fallujah fighting, but no all-out offensive...U.S. general tells NBC that
'political track' will get more time (MSNBC) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4824213/
Fallujah Flier Puts Price On U.S. Military Officials...$15 Million Reward For Death Of
Americans On Flier (Local 6 News, Orlando, FL)
http://www.local6.com/news/3246295/detail.html
U.S. Forces Launch Aerial Assaults on Three Fronts...Fighter Jets Pound Fallujah in
Response to Insurgent Attacks (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48811-2004Apr28.html
Democrat John Kerry raised questions on Tuesday about President Bush's military record
as the war of words over what the two presidential candidates did during the Vietnam
era escalated. (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=4961425
..Kerry said Tuesday on MSNBC's Hardball that ''I have historically never begrudged
the choices that people made'' during Vietnam. ''But if they're going to attack me . .
. then I'm going to demand'' accountability from them. (USA Today)
http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20040428/6154480s.htm
The campaign questioned Mr. Bush's initial entry into the National Guard - "How does
he explain the fact that he jumped ahead of 150 applicants despite low pilot aptitude
scores?" - as well as how he spent his time. "Why does the White House say Bush was on
base when Bush's superiors had filed a report saying he was gone for a whole year?"
the campaign asked. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040428-120852-4376r.htm
Curry: Why Vietnam remains a campaign issue...Kerry's foes try to erode the value of
his big asset: combat service http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4845873/
More troops suffering severe head wounds...Injuries prove devastating for doctors, too
(The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4839405/
Kerry unveiling technology proposals...Last day of Rust Belt tour aims to show job
potential (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4852873/
Kerry: Bush intentionally exaggerated case...'The president has made some colossal
mistakes' (MSNBC) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4846266/
A successful transition to sovereignty in Iraq might hinge in large part on "getting
the United States brand name" off efforts to democratize the war-torn nation, a
leading Senate Republican said Wednesday. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040428/D827QN3G7.html
Sen. Specter ekes out narrow win in Pa. primary...Conservative sought to end moderate
Specter's career (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4847842/
Former Vice President Al Gore, pledging to help John Kerry fight "outrageous and
misleading" Republican attacks, said Wednesday that he will donate more than $6
million to various Democratic Party groups. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040428/D827UI9O0.html
Weeke: Vatican steps into U.S. political fray...Issue of Catholics' view on abortion
touches on Kerry's candidacy http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4845873/
Democrats press for every vote...Grass-roots drives under way in 14 states (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4845885/
Democrats have some new opportunities to pick up Senate seats this year, but the
Republicans still are favored to make net gains in the South, where President Bush and
his party draw their strongest support. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040427-105457-5872r.htm
President Bush's re-election campaign has welcomed more than 50 new volunteer
fund-raisers who together brought in nearly $80 million of his record $187.5 million
re-election war chest, according to the campaign finance group Public Citizen. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040428/D827QS7G1.html
McDermott omits 'God' from Pledge..Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat, yesterday
did not say the words "under God" as he led the House in its daily recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance. (The Washington Times)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040427-105435-1862r.htm
Justices weigh rights during war...Hearings focus on two citizens held by military
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4853081/
We all have leftover bread, but please don't throw it away. Dry bread (notice I do not
say "stale") can be one of the most useful ingredients in the kitchen. (Post Food
Section) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45847-2004Apr27.html
Opinion/Editorial
Mondo Washington: John Kerry Must Go http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0417/mondo1.php
Bardach: Kerry's Cuban Problem...How the Democratic nominee is blowing Florida.
http://slate.msn.com/default.aspx?id=2099513
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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