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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Cheat Sheet - No Buzz for Mitt

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Today: Isaac’s Surge Overtops Levee , Michael Strahan’s Pairing With Kelly Ripa Surprising But Promising , US GDP Revised Up
Cheat Sheet: Afternoon

August 29, 2012
REMEMBER HIM?

As the Tampa team sings his praises, the nominee seems like a bystander. Howard Kurtz on why Romney has yet to own the Republican convention.

STORMY

An 18-mile stretch of a levee in southeastern Louisiana was overtopped early Wednesday by surges from Hurricane Isaac as it made its slow move on shore. Officials in Plaquemines Parish said the Coast Guard is attempting to rescue two men stranded on top of one levee and others trapped in houses. Isaac made its first landfall at 8 p.m. Tuesday night before moving back out to the Gulf of Mexico for a few hours and eventually making a second landfall near Port Fourchon, La., around 4 a.m. The National Hurricane Center warned of storm surges of 6 to 12 feet in Mississippi, and several feet in other areas along the Gulf Coast. A 10-foot storm surge was already reported in Shell Beach, La. At least 500,000 were left without power in southeast Louisiana.

TOUCHDOWN!

ABC is expected to announce on Sept. 4 that Michael Strahan will replace Regis Philbin. TV analysts say the personable NFL superstar’s chemistry with Kelly Ripa, ease before the camera, and wide appeal suggest he’s a smart choice, writes Maria Elena Fernandez.

BOOST

It's small, but we'll take it. On Wednesday, the Commerce Department released its revision of second-quarter gross domestic product. With better data on trade and spending, the Commerce Department now figures the economy grew 1.7 percent between April and June—a notch up from the previously reported rate of 1.5 percent. Meanwhile, corporate profits continued their aggressive climb. American corporations are making 6.1 percent more profit than this time last year; after-tax profits have risen 13.3 percent. Wednesday’s news comes as Federal Reserve officials consider whether or not to introduce new monetary stimulus. A growing economy makes that less likely.

ISAAC

Rescue efforts are underway for residents in the southeastern Louisiana town of Plaquemines Parish, where Hurricane Isaac has left dozens stranded along the town’s east bank. Parish officials say at least six people have been picked up by rescuers, and that many are hiding out in their attics as flood waters rise to 9 feet in certain areas. A search and rescue operation is also underway at the town’s ferry landing, where an estimated 65 people are stranded. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday that he will travel to Plaquemines Parish to observe the rescue effort there—and he said an “intentional breach” of the town’s levees may be needed to release some of the water and pressure.


QUESTIONS
SEAL Book Contradicts Bin Laden Raid
Also claims Biden made “lame jokes” in Situation Room.
‘LEGITIMATE RAPE’
Todd Akin Still Leads McCaskill
According to Family Research Council poll.
Scary
Security Surrounds Plane in Amsterdam
After officials mistakenly report hijacking.
CURIOSITY
New Will.i.am Song Debuts on Mars
Appropriately titled “Reach for the Stars.”
DIRTY HARRY
Palace Defends Prince Harry
After naked party pictures leak.
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