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By CJP | July 2, 2008
 Good morning, Janes! We are embarrassed to report that we had no idea that yesterday was "Canada Day," our northern neighbor's ode to its own federation. So before we get too far down the road toward celebrating July 4th, we at CJP want to say to all Canucks, "Happy Canada Day!"
To celebrate, we're going to strap on our favorite pair of snow shoes, pour a big mug of maple syrup, and sit back to watch reruns of "Great Moments in Newfoundland Hockey." What will you do? How about starting with the Morning Jane, eh?
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
- The Washington Post investigates Barack Obama today, detailing a discounted rate on the $1.32 million "jumbo, jumbo loan" for his Chicago home, which includes "six bedrooms, four fireplaces, a four-car garage and 5 1/2 baths, including a double steam shower and a marble powder room, a wine cellar, a music room, a library, a solarium, beveled glass doors and a granite-floored kitchen." That's change we could believe in.
- Now that Barack Obama has sent out a fundraising email for his fellow Democratic candidates, Republicans are wondering where the John McCain love is. Said one Republican, "We noticed there hasn’t been one on our end. We look forward to when John McCain does one for us.†Awkward. [The Hill]
- On a call to promote a golf tournament, former V.P. Dan Qualye said that he supports John McCain, but that he's got an uphill climb ahead of him in his run against Obama. "I have a lot of grudging respect for what he did because he beat the Clintons, something we couldn't do in 1992." [CNN]
Top International Story: June was the deadliest month for American troops in Afghanistan since the U.S. invaded more than six years ago. A Pentagon report details a "resilient insurgency," while departing General Gen. Dan K. McNeill said operations in Afghanistan are an "under-resourced war" against an increasingly complex enemy. Yikes. [NY Times]
Taking steps to keep California beautiful, San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom, is laying the groundwork to be the next governor of the state. He's opened a gubernatorial campaign committee to start raising funds, but he won't have the playing field to himself. Other rumored candidates include Jerry Brown, L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former eBay CEO, Meg Whitman. [SF Chronicle]
Today's News that We Just Can't Absorb: Anna Wintour wore the same outfit three times in the same week. Can we count on nothing in this world?? [Daily Mail]
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Good morning, Janes! We are embarrassed to report that we had no idea that yesterday was "Canada Day," our northern neighbor's ode to its own federation. So before we get too far down the road toward celebrating July 4th, we at CJP want to say to all Canucks, "Happy Canada Day!"
To celebrate, we're going to strap on our favorite pair of snow shoes, pour a big mug of maple syrup, and sit back to watch reruns of "Great Moments in Newfoundland Hockey." What will you do? How about starting with the Morning Jane, eh?
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008