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We're 28 days away from the June 30th handover of power in Iraq and us "New World
Order" observers are anxiously waiting to see how it's all gonna shake out...It's one
of the big questions we're examining tonight...Plus President Bush is giving a big
speech on the war on terrorism, Iraq and freedom at the U.S. Air Force Academy in
Colorado Springs, CO...I've got a couple of backgrounder pieces below...Bush is
expected to compare the war on terror and the spreading of Democracy in the Middle
East to WWII....Plus, more from Chalabi files (aka Our Man in Baghdad) Friend or Foe?
(Watch for Chris to be fired up on this as he was last night)
We bring out the big guns of NBC News & The Washington Post to bring you the major
headlines from the speech, some hot "sots" (sound on tape) and the best Beltway
analysis anywhere on primetime cable TV...Gregory from The White House, Engel from
Baghdad, Dana Priest & Robin Wright (our two Wash Post foreign policy/intelligence hot
shots) from the DC set...Dana tracked a package this morning at our studio on troop
levels in Iraq which should provide a nice little editorial morsel to nosh on ...
Thomas Friedman stops by to promote his latest documentary on outsourcing jobs to
India and Shuster rounds out the show with the latest from the presidential campaign
trail and promises Briefing readers that they "won't want to miss" the video he's
using in his package tonight...
Must Read Matthews News:
Gail Shister: Matthews' 'Hardball' on MSNBC strikes out CNN rival
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/8813772.htm
And yes folks, the rumors are true...We did have a little party across the street at
the Holiday Inn rooftop near the pool to celebrate our second consecutive month
beating CNN at 7 pm ET in household ratings...Our interns made a homemade banner
proclaiming "Hardball Beats CNN" and hung it on the rooftop fence for the world to
see...We wore cool T-shirts that said "Hardball Beats CNN" and ate a cake that said,
what else? "Hardball Beats CNN"...Chris wore some sporty sunglasses and waxed
philosophical on the show and its future...We've got pics floating around somewhere..
Snacks consisted of fried something or another (some said it was mushrooms but I
tasted something fruity, very yummy nonetheless), chicken tenders, meatballs in a
marinara sauce, cold vegetable platter, a cheese platter, a bowl full of punch and a
plate of cookies...
More on our victory: Ratings momentum for 'Hardball'..."Hardball" draws more viewers
Than "Anderson Cooper 360" for the second consecutive month
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114702/
As promised, from Hardball Briefing subscriber and Hobart and William Smith Colleges
communications chief Susan Murad
All, - fyi...Commencement address to be aired on C-SPAN 1. The address by Hobart and
William Smith Commencement speaker Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" will air on
C-SPAN 1 at 8 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, June 12. (Rochester Cable channel 44).
As Dominic would say, "Bring out the T.V. trays and pop the popcorn - it's must-see
T.V.!" Susan
No, I didn't add that last line...That was all Susan...Thanks for the heads up...
Meet Cable News' youngest watchdog...Brian Stelter's Got it Goin' On: Writing beyond
his years...Media critic, 18, praised by industry
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/bal-to.media02jun02,0,1599715,print.column?coll=bal-artslife-tv
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Hardball Briefing from Washington, DC
Top this Craig Crawford! Zinni for vice president? Some Washington insiders applaud
idea of Kerry picking retired Marine general (Curry)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5113717/
Wanna See Briefing subscriber/Sr. Political Analyst for UPI Peter Roff on
C-Span...Click here and scroll down for his name
http://www.c-span.org/VideoArchives.asp?CatCodePairs=,&ArchiveDays=100&Page=2
Bush to cite WWII in speech on Iraq, rest of Mideast...Air Force address comes after
president endorses surprise Iraqi government (MSNBC)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114222/
"He'll say we're fighting the broader war on terror throughout the world, but much
like in World War II, when Europe became the critical front in that war, the greater
Middle East is the critical front in the war on terror," (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=5317281
The Army will prevent soldiers in units set to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan from
leaving the service at the end of their terms, a top general said Wednesday. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040602/D82UVNS80.html
Iraqis urged to accept government...A special U.N. envoy urged Iraqis on Wednesday to
accept the new interim government and to work toward national elections -- the next
major step in the country's advance toward democratic government.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5084420/
Resolution calls for forces to leave by 2006...U.S., Britain circulate new draft at
U.N. Security Council (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114698/
White House hopeful on Iraq...With the introduction of both a new Iraqi government and
a new U.N. draft resolution, the Bush administration senses the beginning of the end
to its controversial and costly intervention in Iraq. But the relief visible at the
White House on Tuesday may be short-lived, for the United States still faces serious
obstacles. (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114731/
The FBI is investigating an intercepted Iranian message that alleges Iraqi exile
leader Ahmed Chalabi told Tehran officials that the United States had broken Iran's
secret code, U.S. officials said. (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8464-2004Jun2.html
Wash Post Analysis: Management style may have hurt Bush...Prison scandal points up
problems with delegating http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114741/
Americans attacked in Riyadh...Violence erupted in the Saudi capital and in the
western part of the terror-plagued kingdom Wednesday, with Americans fired on in
Riyadh and police killing two wanted militants in Taif.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5113003/
Petra Cahill: Veterans dismiss comparisons with Iraq...GIs from Normandy invasion note
difference draft made to military http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5059864/
Fineman: Clinton poised to claim spotlight...What will ex-president do for - and to -
Kerry? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5120549/
Stellar support...Former president and Senator Clinton set to play major roles at
Democratic gathering (The Boston Globe)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/06/02/stellar_support/
Clinton filmographer says documentary 'sticks to the facts'...A film that claims to
expose "the 10-year campaign to destroy Bill Clinton" is scheduled for its first
public screening June 15 in Little Rock. (AP)
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ny--clinton-film0602jun02,0,1337348.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wire
Bush culls presidential memos for campaign tips...A strategist combs through the
troves of memos and personal papers to pick out what worked and what didn't for
Republican incumbents in elections of the past. (St. Petersburg Times)
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/02/Worldandnation/Bush_culls_presidenti.shtml
President Bush likened his Democratic rival John Kerry to the quickly changing weather
in Colorado, telling supporters at a Republican Party fund-raiser Tuesday night that
his opponent stands on all sides of all issues (AP)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/06/01/politics2128EDT0845.DTL
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Wednesday that in spite of deadly
anthrax attacks and warnings of further biological assaults on the United States,
significant gaps remain in the nation's preparations for bioterrorism. (AP)
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/politics/8812947.htm
Vice President Dick Cheney, echoing his boss' defense of the Patriot Act, on Tuesday
criticized Democrat John Kerry for expressing doubts about the anti-terrorism law.
(AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040602/D82UHO200.html
Wartime presidents have always been the target of criticism from their political
opponents, especially in election years. But many observers say the level of invective
lobbed at President Bush has escalated to a new and dangerous level. (The Washington
Times) http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040602-010024-1688r.htm
Nineteen months after losing to Bill Janklow for South Dakota's lone congressional
seat, Democrat Stephanie Herseth replaced him Tuesday with a narrow win in a special
election. (Argus Leader) http://www.argusleader.com/news/Wednesdayfeature.shtml
Lobbying hit an all-time high in Washington last year, reaching nearly $2 billion
after intensive efforts to change lawmakers' minds on Medicare prescription drug
coverage and other high-stakes issues, a review released Tuesday shows. (MSNBC)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5114225/
25 Years in the White House...Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier Says Goodbye to First-Family
Suppers, State Dinners and Barbecues for 1,200 (The Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5982-2004Jun1.html
Spice-Crusted Chicken Breasts With Raita
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5988-2004Jun1.html
Opinion/Editorial
Pat: About George W. Bush, Americans seem to have made up their minds, and enough seem
prepared to replace him that this election will be about John Kerry. And the forum
where the nation takes the measure of Kerry will be the presidential debates.
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38749
Joshua Micah Marshall: Kerry Faces the World...What would a John Kerry foreign policy
look like? In some ways a lot like one the current President's father could endorse
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2004/07/marshall.htm
Terry: The Loan-To-Clone-To-Kill Initiative
http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=4058
Barnicle: A soldier's story...When twin towers fell, Michael Esposito reenlisted to
offer his life for freedom
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ideas_opinions/story/198432p-171351c.html
Dan Gross: The Prius and the Olive Tree...Why are conservatives supporting higher gas
taxes? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5080298/
Mondo Washington: The Second Coming...McCain as Kerry's no. 2? Don't be shocked if
Bush tries to snatch him. http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0422/mondo1.php
Dionne: Iraq and the Conservative Crackup
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5079-2004May31.html
Ben Stein: Political Hay Happy Bush Country
http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=6630#
Corn: How Bold Should Kerry Go?...Does Kerry need a sharper message? Or is being not
Bush good enough? http://www.thenation.com/capitalgames/index.mhtml?bid=3&pid=1465
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
Mallard Fillmore http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/mallard.asp
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