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[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Most Californians won't feel the impact of the budget delay,reports the Sacramento Bee. Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata arguesthat it's more important to have a budget "done right" than one on time.

Conservative activistsare getting ready to battle John McCain on the Republican platform.They fear that the Senator's views on global warming, immigration, stemcell research, and campaign finance will become official Republicanprinciples.

William Kristol wonders, "Where's Murphy?"Mike Murphy is the Republican strategist who led McCain's 2000 primaryrace. Kristol speculates that McCain will need Murphy's help soon if hewants to beat Barack Obama (fat chance).

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