Bush
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Post-Zarqawi victory train proves a brief ride, as things in Baghdad are as bad as ever. P.S.: And Taliban is back.
Homeland Sec.
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Ports are still unprotected, but we’ve got “more aspirational than operational” Miami terrorists in hand.
Kerry
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Just as Dems are getting Iraq act together, he votes against what he voted for before he voted against it.
Rather
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Unlike his network, onetime anchor king is class act. CW can’t wait for Gunga Dan in high def.
C. Chung
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Unlike Dan, this former CBS anchor is cringeworthy act. CW can’t wait to see her on “American Idol.”
U.S. soccer
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After failing to win a single game, Cup stint runneth over. But just let Brazil et al. take us on in real football.
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