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style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>IN THIS WEEK'S ISSUE</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Chairman's Message</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Guest Column - Sen. 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She went on to claim our state s budget deficit is due to the fact the federal government has not given enough money to the state. This is a prime example of  the pot calling the kettle black and the Governor needs to take a long, hard, look in the mirror before she begins throwing stones.<O:P></O:P></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><O:P>&nbsp;</O:P></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deficits are created by government overspending. Over the course of the past six years, under the Napolitano administration, government excess has grown at a rate never before seen in Arizona. With the state in dire financial straits, it s not as if the Governor has suggested ways to reduce costs, she's argued for continued, and even increased, spending. Her actions amount to financial illiteracy. Just as families throughout Arizona must do on a day to day basis, Governor Napolitano needs to understand how much income the state will receive and balance it with her desire to spend. To date, she has not exhibited the discipline to control her urge to spend taxpayer dollars.<O:P></O:P></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Governor calling on the federal government (read: George Bush) to pay its bills is a cheap political gimmick. Rather than blaming others for political purposes, the Governor should accept responsibility and focus upon getting Arizona s fiscal house in order. Washington is not responsible for picking up the tab for her largesse. <O:P></O:P></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Finally, in her piece, the Governor states  Let s start with doing no harm. Unfortunately, harm is exactly what she has in mind for Arizona. The bonding she has proposed will do nothing more than tax future generations of Arizonans for her expensive spending habits. We understand where this will lead. For example, just look at the trillions of dollars of national debt, for this is her model. The Governor s legacy is at stake here. She is going to be remembered for her failed economic policies, which left a massive tax burden on our children and grandchildren.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'>Governor Napolitano, I agree, let's start with doing no harm.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'>Read the Governor's article <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-283" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-283">HERE</a></p> <O:P></O:P> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>In your service,</span><o:p></o:p></p> <O:P></O:P> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><O:P>&nbsp;</O:P></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>RANDY</span></p> <O:P></O:P> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>GUEST COLUMN</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><br> <span class=body>Colombia Free Trade</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>By Jon Kyl, US Senator<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>History has taught us that other than raising taxes, nothing can be more damaging to the United States than assuming a protectionist posture during a time of economic downturn. But that s exactly the situation after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided to bar a vote on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. <O:P></O:P></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>It is important the United States gains equitable access to the markets of fast-growing developing nations like Colombia. Colombian-produced goods already enter the United States duty free, but American-manufactured goods exported to that country face stiff tariffs, ranging from eight percent to as high as 15 percent. The agreement, in other words, would level the playing field for the benefit of the United States.<span class=text1> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Read more <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-291" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-291">HERE</a></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>TALKBACK SECTION</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><O:P></O:P>Many thanks to those of you who have sent in your comments:&nbsp;Chairman Randy Pullen and Sean McCaffrey, our executive director, try to respond each week to as many as possible themselves.&nbsp;With your permission, we ve included excerpts from a few emails we received from the last edition of <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Tusk Times</span></em> below.&nbsp;We ve changed our email address, however& Please email us at <a href="mailto:talkback@azgop.org" title="mailto:talkback@azgop.org">talkback@azgop.org</a> to submit your commentary for the next issue of <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Tusk Times</span></em>!<br> <br> <b>Theresa asks, &quot;How much are tickets for the Victory Dinner and can I still purchase them?&quot;</b><br> <b><br> </b>YES! Theresa, you can absolutely still purchase tickets for the AZGOP 2008 Victory Dinner. Tickets are reasonably priced as we want to make sure everyone can attend. Single tickets for the dinner cost $50 while a VIP ticket (includes entrance to the reception to meet Michael Reagan) costs $500. We also have table sponsorships available. The proceeds of the Dinner will benefit Republican candidates running for offices up and down the ticket this year. For more information on the dinner or to purchase tickets click <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-281" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-281">HERE</a>.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: center'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A TRIO OF TAXPAYERS' FRIENDS</span></u></strong><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-286" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-286"><br> </a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Sometimes, in the drive to point out the numerous faults of the Democrats who slipped into office, we forget to recognize some of the great accomplishments of our Republican representatives. This year we are lucky to have representing us three of the top seven scoring representatives in the National Taxpayer s Union annual rating of Congress. As a matter of fact, Congressman Trent Franks was the highest scoring Member of Congress at 96%. Congressman Jeff Flake was second at 93% and Congressman John Shadegg was 7<sup>th</sup> with</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>a score of 92%. All three of these men received NTU s  Taxpayer s Friend award. The award is given to those Members of Congress who are  & the strongest supporters of responsible tax and spending policies. We at the AZGOP congratulate Congressmen Franks, Flake and Shadegg for receiving the award and we thank them for their dedication to the limited government principles we hold so dearly. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>To see our original press release click <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-288" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-288">HERE</a><br> to see the rankings click <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-276" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-276">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>EVENT UPDATES</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AZGOP 2008 VICTORY DINNER: The 2008 Victory Dinner will take place May 9<sup>th</sup> at the Phoenix Marriot in Mesa. This year, Michael Reagan, son of President Reagan and renowned conservative commentator, will be our keynote speaker. The 2008 Victory Dinner will benefit Republican candidates throughout our state. For more information click <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-281" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-281">HERE</a>.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>AZGOP STATE CONVENTION: Being held May 10<sup>th</sup>, the State Convention is where delegates from the legislative districts and counties will gather to select delegates to the National Convention being held in Minneapolis, MN. We are expecting a great deal of media coverage and already have secured many top-level sponsors. Be on the lookout for more details on the keynote speaker and other special guests!</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>CAMPAIGN SCHOOLS: The AZGOP is teaming up with the Leadership Institute as well as GOPAC&nbsp; to host two campaign schools on&nbsp; May 31st.&nbsp; The schools will be in Phoenix and Tucson. We encourage you to come out and learn from the best political minds on how to secure victory for Republican candidates. For more information contact AZGOP Political Director Brett Mecum at 602-957-7770.</span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;</span><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AZGOP NEWS</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-277" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-277">AZGOP Special Announcement<br> </a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-275" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-275"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Pullen Wishes NRCC Chair, Tom Cole,  Happy Birthday </span></a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-285" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-285">Breaking the Rules, Hurting the Economy<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none; text-underline:none'><O:P></O:P></span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-279" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-279">McCarthy a Great Choie to Head GOP Platform Committee<br> </a></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt 9.0pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='mso-cellspacing:0in;background:white;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184; mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;</span><strong><u><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Republican News</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>RAO</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>: <a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-292" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-292">OUR VIEW:&nbsp; The Mitchell-Giffords 16-Month Legacy</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>NRY (Byron York)</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>: <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-284" target="_blank" title="http://link.gop.com/?35-21-23-136401-284">For Obama, the Danger From Wright Isn't Over</a></span></u><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt