John Aschroft resignation letter

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Palin begins book tour or 2012 campaign?   Nov. 12: Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis discusses whether Sarah Palin’s book tour may be a “cover” for her first campaign swing for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination as she’s set to appear in key battleground states.

Bush admits role in financial meltdown   Catholic Church: politics over healing the sick   GOP delights at Democratic divide Americans funding terrorism?

McCain official responds to Palin charge The AP gets its hands on Palin's book MA SEN: Pelosi endorses Capuano

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updated 7:08 p.m. ET Nov. 9, 2004

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