Politics: Afternoon Edition: Joe Miller suspects foul play

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Monday, August 30, 2010 HEADLINES 1) Joe Miller suspects foul play Alaska attorney Joe Miller (R) said Monday that ballot shenanigans continue to mar the vote-counting process in the wake of his Aug. 24 primary challenge to Sen. Lisa Murkowski. » Read full article 2) THE FIX: How Sharron Angle can win A recent independent poll in the race showed Reid at 45 percent to Angle's 44 percent -- a statistical dead heat that suggests that the Republican remains viable and could well even win this fall. » Read full article 3) Obama won't say `Mission Accomplished' in speech Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs says, "You won't hear those words coming from us." » Read full article 4) VA. POLITICS: Judge quashes Cuccinelli subpoena of climate records "House and Senate lawmakers have received nearly $2 million in campaign contributions this election cycle from organizations for which they had sponsored earmarks, according to a new report by two nonpartisan watchdogs." » Read full article 5) ON FAITH: What are Glenn Beck's credentials? Beck, who converted to Mormonism in the last decade, may believe that Obama's religion is a "perversion," but given the criticisms of his own chosen faith, he should perhaps tread more lightly when critiquing another man's Christianity. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, on whether President Obama will declare 'Mission Accomplished' during his Tuesday speech on Iraq: "You won't hear those words coming from us." COMMENT OF THE DAY gac11 , on Rosalind Helderman's 'Judge quashes Cuccinelli subpoena of climate scientist's records' post: The judge saw the AG's subpoena for what it was: an assertion/claim without proof. This is a standard tactic practiced by those in positions of leadership who behave as though rational explanations are not only inconvenient but unnecessary....their mantra seems to be "leave the thinking to us" which translates into "because I said so." Fortunately, we are not a nation of lemmings...all evidence to the contrary notwithstanding. Q&A Discussion Post Politics Hour: Chris Cillizza was online at 11:00 a.m. ET Florida: Who's got a better chance of winning in Florida: Alex Sink or Charlie Crist? I assume that Kendric Meek can't win, even though he'd make a fine Senator (just like the Red Sox, who just lost 2 of 3 to the Rays). So to me, ultimately it's Sink v. Scott, and Crist v. Rubio. To whom would you hitch your star? Chris Cillizza: I think what has happened so far in this election season in Florida is a reminder that political prognostication can be a dangerous business. On the Senate, I think you read it right that the race is likely between Crist and Rubio. Meek seems to have gotten next-to-no bump from his larger-than-expected primary win last week and there is absolutely no doubt within Democratic circles that Crist would caucus with their side if he wins. In the governor's race, the onus is on Rick Scott to prove he can resurrect his dismal approval ratings after one of the nastiest and most expensive primaries I've seen this cycle. Sink hasn't been tested yet -- she faced a nominal primary challenge -- and gets mixed reports from Democratic operatives. But, for now, the race is a referendum on Rick -- couldn't resist the alliteration! » View full Q&A session MULTIMEDIA Roger Clemens enters not guilty plea Video: Roger Clemens enters not guilty plea Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone. SEND US A TIP | ADVERTISE | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY POLICY | NEWSLETTER CENTER Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071