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Tonight on Hardball, we've gathered some of the best political brains in
Washington for the Decision 2006 Predictions Show! You've been making your
bets around the water cooler, now hear what our analysts have to say.
But first, we'll begin tonight with a report from Hardball Correspondent David
Shuster on where the most contested races stand five days before the election.
Then, we'll bring in our big predictions roundtable: Charlie Cook, NBC News
Political Analyst and editor of the Cook Political Report, Stu Rothenberg of
the Rothenberg Political Report, Howard Fineman, MSNBC Political Analyst and
Newsweek's Chief Political Correspondent and Larry Sabato from the University
of Virginia's Center for Politics. What would happen if the election were held
today - are big upsets on the way? With just days to go, have we seen every
surprise, or are we in for a crunch time bombshell?
Plus, we'll hear from Andy Card, former Bush White House Chief of Staff, for an
insider's look at the White House on Iraq, Kerry's comments from earlier in the
week and what happens after the polls close on November 7.
And we'll wrap up the show with more Decision 2006 predictions and the role
religion will play in the election with Tony Perkins, President of the Family
Research Council, MSNBC Contributor Mike Barnicle and Kate O'Bierne from the
National Review.
Tomorrow, Decision 2006: Battleground America coverage continues all day long.
Click here to learn more about Battleground America
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15517728/ and be sure to tune in to tomorrow's
coverage, when our guests will include Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Jim
DeMint (R-SC), Rep. Harold Ford (D-TN), Florida candidate for Senate Joe Negron
(R), Counselor to the President Dan Bartlett, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), and Texas
candidate for Governor Kinky Friedman (I).
For all the latest political news go to www.politics.msnbc.com and don't forget
to check out the newest posts on Hardblogger
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15110582/.
Here are some stories you may have missed today:
-- The Hotline's Chuck Todd: The Blame game scenarios.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15517752/. And before Election Day, make sure
you're up-to-date with On the Trail, Chuck Todd's weekly campaign analysis
column. Catch up here http://election.nationaljournal.com/todd/index.html.
-- Read Charlie Cook's latest: Heading into the Homestretch
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15527799/.
-- Emanuel leads charge for Dems from the Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sweet/120941,CST-EDT-sweet02.article
-- Chris Cillizza's The Fix from washingtonpost.com
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/
-- MSNBC's map of key '06 races: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14275232/
-- http://firstread.msnbc.com
Shelby Poduch and Colleen King compiled the Hardball Briefing in Washington,
D.C.
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