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By Nisha | August 7, 2008
Good morning, Janes! We’re off to a late start this morning, my apologies. Here’s your morning dose of CJP:
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
It’s not quite over…yet. Some of Hillary Clinton’s primary season supporters have made it clear that they intend to “disrupt the process if they feel she has not been accorded proper deference.” Clinton and Obama have said they plan to make sure all voices are heard at the convention. [CNN]
The House Republicans’ protest on the House Floor continues despite the Democrats having left for the five-week annual Congressional recess in August. “Republicans will not rest until we have an honest, up-or-down vote on the American Energy Act,” House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, wrote in a memo. “To that end, we request that you contact the (Minority) Whip’s Office and indicate any time you may have available to come to Capitol in the coming weeks.” [United Press International]
One Congressional race in Tennessee is heating up in a major way. An African-American candidate has released a new ad that associates her opponent with the KKK, sparking an uproar among Memphis residents.[NYT]
Top International Story: A coalition in Pakistan has moved to impeach Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. “It has become imperative to move for impeachment against General Musharraf,” said Asif Ali Zardari, the head of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party. [NYT]
TiVo Alert! Michelle Obama will be sitting down for an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America today, with an extended version of the interview airing on ABC’s Nightline tonight. Don’t forget to check it out! Check local listings for times and stations HERE.
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