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Hotline has a story on Bush's Base. It includes a poll. It's scary.

Pam covers the RNC memo telling Republicans up for reelection they are "are now brand W. Republicans" whether they like it or not.

The Political Wire has good news and bad news. Good News: Pennsylvanians choose the Steelers as their favorite NFL team by a 51% to 19% margin over the Eagles. Bad News: Pennsylvanians choose Gov. Rendell as their choice for governor over Lynn Swann by only 44% to 41%.

And finally The New York Times reports that amidst allegations of war profiteering, Halliburton may have been trying the very same tricks on another contract.