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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Cheat Sheet - Obama's Simple Task: Tell the Truth!

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Today: 100,000 Syrians Fled in August , A SEAL’s Most Daring Mission , DNC Prepares Full House for Obama
Cheat Sheet: Morning

September 04, 2012
THE TRUTH

The GOP convention was a dud. Now it’s the Democrats’ turn to woo undecided voters—by telling them the truth about what Romney-Ryan will do if they win, writes Michael Tomasky. Plus, Lloyd Grove, Andrew Romano, and more from the Democratic National Convention. And don't forget to tune in tomorrow for our all-star Charlotte lineup on Beast TV: Sam Donaldson, Cecile Richards, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Sandra Fluke, Jeff Zeleny, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, Fran Drescher, Mo Rocca, Michael Tomasky, Michelle Cottle, David Frum, and more. Live on The Daily Beast homepage starting at 12 noon ET.

RUNNING AWAY

The United Nations reported that 100,000 Syrians fled the country over the past month. The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross met with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. Red Cross chief Peter Maurer met with the Syrian leader as part of his three-day visit to the embattled nation, a trip during which Maurer would address the “rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation,” the international aid group said. August was reported to be the bloodiest month yet in the more than 17-month popular uprising against the Syrian regime, with more than 5,000 deaths reported.

NOT EASY

No Easy Day, the tell-all book about the bin Laden raid, caught the Pentagon by complete surprise. In Newsweek, Daniel Klaidman tells how Matt Bissonnette pulled it off.

CAMPAIGN

Obama’s optics will be just right on Thursday night, advisers have said. Organizers for the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina have arranged to bus in college students and other spectators for the president’s appearance on the final night of the party’s rally in Charlotte, all in an attempt to ensure the Republicans won’t be able to point out a single empty spot in the 74,000-seat Bank of America Stadium. Incumbent Obama has failed to draw the same feverish enthusiasm that was common during his 2008 campaign, but Democrats remain united in their campaign to defeat Republicans this November.

DO OVER

In a bid to reinvigorate his wilting government, British Prime Minister David Cameron announced a round of changes to his cabinet on Tuesday. Education Secretary Michael Gove retained his position as did Duncan Smith, Work and Pensions secretary. Cameron appointed a new leader of the House of Commons, Andrew Lansely, and made Chris Grayling the new Justice secretary. The next parliamentary elections will be held in 2015, and Cameron seems to want to improve the profile of his governing coalition before then. The coalition between Cameron’s Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats has seen a dip in popular opinion as the British economy continues to struggle.


ECONOMY
U.S. Plans $1B Cut to Egypt’s Debt
To deliver booster shot to democracy.
ORWELLIAN
Small Signs of Reform in N. Korea
As economic woes gain some attention.
JUST 'FORNICATION'
Seal: I Didn't Say Heidi Cheated
With the "help."
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