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TPM's Greg Sargent relays, for me, the very good news about Senator James Webb:  Last week I communicated to Senator Obama and his presidential campaign my firm intention to remain in the United States Senate, where I believe I am best equipped to serve the people of Virginia and this country. Under no circumstances will I be a candidate...

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JEFF TALIAFERRO

12:10 AM ET

July 8, 2008

Dan, I can understand your

Dan,

I can understand your disagreements with (and personal dislike of) Sen. James Webb. Frankly, I think today's announcement is just posturing on the part of Virginia's junior senator. Sen. Barak Obama has until the middle of August to pick a running mate and none of the usual suspects want to appear overly each to accept the number too spot on the ticket.

But the video clip of Steve Carrell singing "Age of Aquarius" puzzles me. I don't get that part.

 

JOE KLEIN'S CONSCIENCE

2:46 AM ET

July 8, 2008

Dan: You do know that Sen.

Dan:
You do know that Sen. Webb voted for the Peru FTA, right?

 

JOE KLEIN'S CONSCIENCE

2:48 AM ET

July 8, 2008

I forgot to add, if one

I forgot to add, if one wanted to be mean, one could take your advice as concern trolling. I am sure Republicans didn't take into account Democrats feelings over Dick Cheney.

 

Daniel W. Drezner is professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

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