[BigWaveBetty]

I didn't want anyone to miss the latest from Paris! (from the last thread) Thanks mountaineer, sounds like you all are having a great time. We're looking forward to pictures!

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Hi, everyone, from Paris. Today Mr. M and I had the pleasure of Timeout's company, and that of her friend, for lunch at a restaurant - Le Vieux Bistro - near Notre Dame. (It's now 7:25 p.m. here).

We took pictures; she'll post them when she gets home, unless she can find an internet cafe here and figure out how to do it. Anyway, we had a great time and I'm here to tell you she's a lovely person, but of course we all knew that! Is there a Guild member who is not? She even had her pearls with her.

Hope all are well.

102 posted on 10/20/02 1:28 PM Eastern by mountaineer

[Iowa Granny]

The Republican Party is on the ropes in Iowa. Governor Tom Vilsack (D) is polling about 5 points ahead of challenger, Doug Gross. Congressman Greg Ganske is polling behind Senator Tom Harkin, and Congressman Jim Leach is against the wall. Leach prides himself on not taking any PAC money, not taking money from outside the state and not taking any personal contributions over $1000. The Congressman is going to have to open up his own checkbook if he is going to pull this one out.

Pubbies currently control both the House and the Senate in the State House. IF they are able to hang on to control, it will be by smaller margins.

There is still an opportunity to capture the Governor's office if we keep plugging away. It would be nice if we could get one last visit from GWB before the election.

[BigWaveBetty]

A Dozen Close House Races, Democrats Should Beware - S. Rothenberg, Roll Call

Neck and Neck in Minnesota Senate Race - Barry Casselman, Washington Times

Jabs Turn to Punches at N.H. Senate Debate - Jules Witcover, Baltimore Sun

Bush Faces Dilemma in Calif. With Simon - Robert Novak, Chicago Sun-Times

The Consequences of Clintonism - Max Boot, Weekly Standard