Politics: Afternoon Edition: Baptist preacher criticizes 'Beck's God'

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 HEADLINES Map | The Palin Tracker Follow Sarah Palin's endorsements. 1) Murkowski cuts into Miller's lead With nearly 5,300 new votes counted, Murkowski has cut her deficit by 208 votes, but she still trails attorney Joe Miller by 1,460 votes. » Read full article 2) Orrin Hatch backs mosque "I just think what's made this country great is we have religious freedom," the GOP senator said. » Read full article 3) Baptist preacher criticizes 'Beck's God' Beck has little room for God's warning about national idolatry and rejection of fabricated religion. » Read full article 4) Afghan ambassador ordered to leave his post In an hourlong forum with his five primary rivals, Rangel boasted of helping to pass more Obama-backed legislation than any other member of Congress. » Read full article 5) Ad of the day: Meet the GOP's 'young guns' The NRCC launches an ad pushing both a book and the Republican party's 2010 candidates. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Meghan McCain opens up about Sarah Palin in an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos: "I do clearly state at the end that we did not lose because of her, and I'm speaking out now because I do have conflicting feelings about her." COMMENT OF THE DAY SharkMan2 on 'After Washington rally, Glenn Beck assails Obama's religion' article: So now this clown is judging people based on they happen to believe constitutes a true "Christian." Sounds rather similar to the religious oppression in the theocracies in the Middle East that he's condemning. MULTIMEDIA Video: The Washington Post's Dan Balz on 'Top Line' Video | The Washington Post's Dan Balz on 'Top Line' Dan Balz talks 2010 elections and Obama's Iraq speech on "Top Line." 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