Politics

Obama and the New Fannie Mae, Yet Another Term-Limits Plan

The new C.E.O. of Fannie Mae swtitched his support from John McCain to Barack Obama. [The Swamp]

The mortgage plan McCain spoke about last night is something congressional leaders specifically avoided when writing the bailout bill. [BS]

Assemblyman Michael Benjamin has yet another idea for a term-limits plan, which seems "custom-designed to satisfy no one." [Liz]

Al Sharpton is still being coy on changing term limits, but is "leaning" against agreeing with the mayor. [City Room]

Sarah Palin will not appear on SNL. [Culture Czar]

Despite "weeks of resistance from the Palin family," the investigator is almost ready to present a complete report on Palin's Troopergate. [ADN]

Tony Rezko won't be sentenced until after the election. [Sun-Times]

State Senator Jim Alesi holds a commanding lead over his Democratic challenger. [D&C]

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