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Weekly Washup

Rebecca Tapscott, Weekend Edition Intern

Ah, the 4th of July. It's a day to kick back and celebrate American independence from Great Britain, taxation without representation and tea-time. But before you fire up your grill and relax under a fireworks-lit sky, join us for the Weekly Washup, and check out what is going on in America the beautiful. Rebecca Tapscott, Weekend Edition intern, gathered some of this week's blog news.

Patriotics

These bloggers discuss the patriotism of constituents, rather than of the candidates themselves. Is there an inherent difference between Republicans and Democrats, when it comes to national pride? Check out these posts and then tell us what you think:

POWERLINE - John Hinderaker identifies a difference between conservatives and liberals: their pride in American history.
"The Great Divide"
Thursday, July 3, 2008.

THINKPROGRESS - Ben, of ThinkProgress.org, posts a discussion between conservative columnist Tony Blankley and journalist Haynes Johnson on Diane Rehm's radio show about what it means to be patriotic.
"Conservative columnist Tony Blankley questions the patriotism of environmentalists"
Thursday, July 3, 2008.

More on political platforms

No political statement from a presidential candidate goes unnoticed, whether it is intended to appeal to liberals, conservatives or on-the-fence voters. Obama and McCain try to maintain their bases and also woo new voters.

MODERATEVOICE - Joe Gandelman examines the efforts of Obama and McCain to grab the support of middle-of-the-road voters.
"The Obamacans and McCainocrats And The Pitch to Centrists"
Thursday, July 3, 2008.

PAJAMASMEDIA - Jennifer Rubin writes about how McCain must distance himself from an exceptionally unpopular president and also keep the support of the conservative base.
"McCain's Delicate Dance Away from Bush"
July 1, 2008.

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