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CNN Late Edition (Wolf Blitzer)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push. With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

Meme:
- McChimpy Bushitler's goons are going after the most honest and saintly, nay, angelic, US attorney's in history... trust us
- There has never been and never will be any evidence of any crimes by Dhimmicrats, by definition... remember Fort Marcy Park!
- Karl Rove is the anti-christ, totally non-partisan truth teller Donna says so
Topics:
- Iraq:
  - As Capitol Hill debates deadlines and dollars, insurgents in Iraq are not backing down.
  - Is the “surge” working? We’ll ask the Iraqi ambassador to the U.S.
- Iran showdown
- The U.S. Attorneys "scandal"
Guests
- Samir Sumaidaie
  - Iraqi Ambassador to U.S.
  - Embassy web site | Bio (Wikipedia)
  - Personal web site | Bio
  - Greetings pouring in for soldier (The Republican, MA - Mar 16, 2007)
  - CNN.com - Transcripts (CNN LATE EDITION WITH WOLF BLITZER - Apr 16, 2006)
  - Mission Acquires Mansion, Plans Extensive Renovations to Current Site (Washington Post, DC - Feb 22, 2007)
- Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Senate Judiciary Committee member
  - Sen. Orrin Hatch Backs 'Problem Solver' Mitt Romney (NewsMax.com, FL - Mar 20, 2007)
  - Leahy says former Gonzales aide offers to testify voluntarily (The Hill, DC - Mar 22, 2007)
  - Hatch Defends Former Justice Official (KUTV, UT - Mar 22, 2007)
  - Sampson denies he misled on firings (Deseret News, UT - Mar 22, 2007)
  - Gonzo-Meter (Slate - Mar 23, 2007)
  - Senate backs subpoenas in attorneys case (Salt Lake Tribune, UT - Mar 23, 2007)
  - Senate approves subpoenas in AG scandal; former Utahn to testify (Salt Lake Tribune - Mar 22, 2007)
  - House set to vote Thursday on giving DC and Utah new seats (WDBJ7.com, VA - Mar 22, 2007)
- Senator Bill Nelson, D-Florida
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Senate Armed Services Committee member
  - Bush's Nominee For Un Post Wins Praise (Guardian Unlimited, UK - Mar 15, 2007)
  - Troop Withdrawal Debate (Central Florida News 13|, FL - Mar 16, 2007)
  - Hot spot for junkets? Iraq (St. Petersburg Times, FL - Mar 12, 2007)
  - Senators ask Rice to hold the line on aid to the PA (New Jersey Jewish News, NJ - Mar 23, 2007)
  - A national embarrassment (Orlando Sentinel, FL - Mar 11, 2007)
  - VA Crowding Concerns Nelson (Tampa Tribune, FL - Mar 12, 2007)
  - Bush suggests limited interviews of aides (St. Petersburg Times, FL - Mar 20, 2007)
  - Martinez, Nelson propose hurricane relief 'six-pack' of bills (Times Picayune, LA - Mar 20, 2007)
  - Fla. gov. urges Congress to reject new offshore drilling bill (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Mar 23, 2007)
  - Never say never (Bradenton Herald, FL - Mar 20, 2007)
- John Bolton
  - Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
  - John Bolton Defends Israel's War With Hezbollah (NewsMax.com - Mar 23, 2007)
  - Bolton: Iranian regime must be toppled (Ynetnews, Israel - Mar 23, 2007)
  - John Bolton, turns against Bush on Iran (IranMania News, Iran - Mar 3, 2007)
  - John Bolton: Only US Can Restrain Iran, North Korea (NewsMax.com, FL - Mar 2, 2007)
  - John Bolton: Iran will never give up N-ambitions (IranMania News, Iran - Mar 21, 2007)
  - John Bolton: Military Force Needed to Stop Iran (NewsMax.com, FL - Mar 21, 2007)
  - Former U.S. ambassador John Bolton writing book called "Surrender is Not an Option" (China Post, Taiwan - Mar 20, 2007) Warning: link resizes window
  - Bolton: Coalition Forces made a mistake in Iraq (PRESS TV, Iran - Mar 22, 2007)
  - Bolton in a China Shop (New York Magazine, NY - Mar 21, 2007)
- Lanny Davis
  - Former Clinton special counsel
  - Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Law Firm | Bio
  - Author, Scandal: How "Gotcha" Politics Is Destroying America
  - WH Board OKs 2 Bush Spy Programs (TIME - Mar 8, 2007)
  - O'Reilly compares MoveOn and "Soros-Lewis mob" to Nazi figure (News Hounds, CA - Mar 13, 2007)
  - Cheney bears share of guilt in Libby conviction (Detroit Free Press, MI - Mar 7, 2007)
  - Richardson Defense on Character Raises Questions (Politico, DC - Mar 7, 2007)
- Joseph diGenova
  - Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia (1983 - 1988)
  - Partner, diGenova & Toensing Law Firm | Bio
  - The Real Mistake Made in the US Attorney Firings Rachel Alexander (Opinion Editorials, VA - Mar 22, 2007)
  - THE JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT (Opinion Journal (transcript) Mar 18, 2007)
  - Bush aides face more potential subpoenas (MSN Money - Mar 22, 2007)
  - Gonzales leaves attorneys furor behind (Buffalo News, NY - Mar 23, 2007)
  - Dealing the race card again (Examiner.com - Mar 12, 2007)
  - Pardon Me? (Atlantic Free Press, Netherlands - Mar 9, 2007)
- Donna Brazile
  - Democratic Strategist, CNN Contributor
  - Hold the politics and restore the spirit of Justice (The Rolla Daily News, MO - Mar 20, 2007)
  - Power of Patrick, California Primary, Fox and Obama (NPR - Mar 15, 2007) Note: page has link to streaming audio
- Ed Gillespie
  - Former RNC Chairman
  - A Conversation With Ed Gillespie (CBS News, NY - Mar 9, 2007)
  - Firings may be part of wider effort (The Olympian, WA - Mar 23, 2007)
- Dana Bash
  - CNN congressional correspondent
  - Subpoenas could target White House, Justice officials (CNN - Mar 15, 2007)
  - Quick Guide & Transcript: Sen. Hagel delays political announcement, Chirac calls it quits (CNN - Mar 12, 2007)
  - Hagel's bait and switch (News & Observer, NC - Mar 13, 2007)
CNN Late Edition (web page for comments)