Twitter, Macaca and Stephen Colbert: Politics Dailies - July 9

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A short one today folks, as I spent the bulk of my day teaching some Politics Daily writers how to use Twitter (They created a hashtag!)

Bob Franken points out that even in a time of change, you can pretty much pre-write the news and just fill in the blanks.

Minnesota Republicans cut Sen. Al Franken a check for more than $95,000, including $872 in interest.

Mike Memoli over at Real Clear Politics runs down the staggering amounts of money 10 politicians have personally coughed up to finance their campaigns.

Greenpeace hangs a banner over Lincoln's ear.

George "Macaca" Allen is apparently penning a book on "character."

This Stephen Colbert/Howard Dean collaboration is meant to be viral, so I guess I should do my part. Enjoy:

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