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The Hardball Briefing On MSNBC
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Two make-or-break weeks before Decision 2006, turn off your cell phone ringer
and get ready for the hottest political coverage on TV.
Starting at 9am today, MSNBC presents "Battleground America: The Homestretch,"
a full day of politics anchored by Brian Williams, Chris Matthews, Tim Russert,
Campbell Brown, Joe Scarborough, Lester Holt, Tucker Carlson, Andrea Mitchell,
and David Gregory.
Look for interviews with Howard Dean, Ken Mehlman, Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA)
and his opponent Bob Casey, Rep. Harold Ford (D-TN), Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO)and
challenger Claire McCaskill, Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), Sen. Mike DeWine
(R-OH), Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rep. John Murtha (D-PA)and many more.
Plus, we've blanketed the country with NBC News and MSNBC anchors and
correspondents to bring you reports from the toughest battleground states.
Click here for all the "Battleground America" details
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15388894/.
Here's an exclusive Hardball Briefing sneak peek from MSNBC's Chris Matthews,
host of Hardball, on "Decision 2006: The Challenge!"
"That is what the 2006 elections are: an historic challenge to the policies of
President George W. Bush.
The Democrats are telling the American voter to choose them over the
Republicans. They are telling us to reject the Bush war policy in Iraq, to
reject President Bush himself.
The Republicans are warning voters to beware of the Democrats who they say will
be weak on terror, strong on raising taxes. They say it's safer for the
country to "stay the course."
Local issues and the candidates themselves will play a role in these elections.
But don't underestimate the influence of national issues like Iraq and voter
attitudes toward President Bush. Watch for the trend the Thursday before the
election. Experience tells me to count on that trend accelerating through
election day."
To read the rest of Chris Matthews on "The Challenge!" go to
www.hardball.msnbc.com and don't forget to visit www.politics.msnbc.com for
all the latest political news.
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