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cbsjancrawford

  1. On Memorial Day--and everyday--consider the sacrifice so few make for so many. Thank you. yfrog.com/o0gnesyj
  2. @markos That story is from April--our last poll.
  3. On Obama's motivations for same-sex marriage: 70% of independents say it was for political reasons, not bc he thought it was right thing.
  4. Most oppose same-sex marriage: In CBS/NYT poll, 51% think it should be illegal; 42% say legal.
  5. Romney leads w independents in CBS/NYT poll, 43-36% Obama has even bigger edge among moderates, 50-39%.
  6. War on Women? Romney now edges Obama among women, 46-44%, in new CBS/NYT poll.
  7. Romney takes 3-point lead over Obama in new CBS/NYT poll, 46 to 43%. A dead heat a month ago.
  8. The government proposes an Aug. 1 trial date for KSM and four other suspects. Defense lawyers object and ask for more time.
  9. Unlike 4 years ago, KSM, through his lawyer, says he will defer his plea--meaning lawyers now can argue over fairness of the procedures.
  10. A US lawyer for one 9/11 suspect wore a black abaya & hijab. Asked women military prosecutors, in uniform, to wear more "appropriate" dress.
  11. During a break in today's hearing, KSM and the four 9/11 suspects, seated at different tables, talked back and forth, smiling and laughing,
  12. In court today, no indication KSM or other 9/11 suspects will try to plead guilty, as they did 4 years ago, before charges were dismissed.
  13. In his first hearing four years ago, KSM was in control in the countroom, w multiple outbursts. Today, he tried to control through silence.
  14. Off to GTMO--restarting military trials for KSM and top 9/11 suspects RT @TBoneGallagher: Hear you're off to interesting places. Be careful.
  15. That's what I'm using if BB abandons the keyboard RT @ForumPrez: @cbsjancrawford @BetsyMTP isn't a blackberry w/o a keyboard just an iPhone?
  16. Only reason for BB RT @BetsyMTP: I NEED keyboard! @ForumPrez: BlackBerry 10: Can it keep loyal following w/o keyboard? wapo.st/KrpkDX
  17. As he exits the race, Gingrich meets w Romney campaign manager Rhoades to discuss role going forward, sources confirm. cbsnews.com/8301-503544_16…
  18. KENNEDY: Seems troubled by one section of AZ law-- making it crime for illegal immigrants to work. Asks if "considerable tension" w fed law?