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To: longnshort who wrote (22578)	9/9/2007 8:39:03 PM
From: Mr. Palau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

"Thompson advised Lockerbee accused WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- As a lawyer, Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson played an outside role in the defense of two Libyan suspects in the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing. About three years after Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, Thompson billed his firm for 3.3 hours of advice given to another lawyer representing two Libyan intelligence officials charged in the bombing, The New York Times reported Sunday. The Pan Am bombing killed 270 people and some law firms refused to represent Libya or the suspects, The Times reported. Thompson, who worked part-time for the law firm Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn, has said he makes no apologies for his legal and lobbying work, that every person is entitled to representation, The Times reported."

To: longnshort who wrote (22578)	9/9/2007 9:21:09 PM
From: Mr. Palau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

by matthew dowd, one of gw's key election advisors and pollsters in 2004: "Having been a rather keen observer of the American public for more than 20 years and having helped elect and re-elect folks from the State House to the White House I wanted to share with you an analysis of where the public currently stands on the war in Iraq I share these thoughts as neither a Republican nor a Democrat. While I did serve as Chief Strategist for President Bush in the 2004 campaign, I now consider myself an independent and feel it is a good time to offer what I hope you will find is a measured, reflective and objective analysis of where Democrats and Independents and a large portion of Republican voters stand on the Iraq war today. 1. In the public's mind, the Iraq War was a mistake, and continuing the status quo is simply continuing on with a mistake. As a result, most Americans now view the situation in Iraq as a "rearview" mirror issue -- meaning that the public believes it is time to focus on the process of ending our involvement and getting out quickly. They see American troops as targets in a place we aren't wanted, and they desire a plan which achieves responsible withdrawal in the quickest and safest way. 2. The public does not see withdrawal from Iraq as a signal America doesn't support the troops. In fact, the public sees removing the troops from harm's way and having them in a place where the mission is supported, welcomed and understood as the most proper way to support our troops. 3. The public is waiting for leaders from both political parties to stand up to the president and say enough is enough. They would like this situation resolved -- and soon -- and there is no other solution acceptable to them other than bringing the troops home. The public will support leaders who would use funding decisions as a way to encourage and push the president to resolve this situation quickly. 4. The war in Iraq is now seen exclusively as a foreign policy concern, and the American public no longer supports the initiative as part of national security. This is in stark contrast to the war's beginning -- at inception, the public perceived it as directly related to fighting terrorism, and thus it was seen as a domestic policy issue connected to homeland security. Not surprisingly, the public gave it broad support. Today, this is no longer the case -- the dynamic has changed and most of the public sees no "positive" relationship between the fight against terrorism and the war in Iraq. I hope this analysis helps bolster the leaders who are ready to stand up for the troops and for the vast majority of Americans in this country. Not only is truth on those leaders' side, but politics is as well. It is my opinion that the best leaders are those who trust the will of the public, even if that means changing direction or admitting a mistake. This is true leadership and the kind of leadership our nation has always desired." huffingtonpost.com "During the past twenty-five years, Matthew Dowd has helped shape strategies and campaigns for CEOs, corporations, foundations, governments, candidates, and presidents. He is a founding partner of ViaNovo, an international brand positioning firm. Matthew’s recent political work includes serving as the Chief Strategist on two winning reelection efforts – for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 and for President George W. Bush in 2004. His innovative approach on the 2004 and 2000 campaigns led the bi-partisan American Association of Political Consultants to name him Strategist of the Year."