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Or is it the Mitch and Haley Show? The governors of Mississippi and Indiana spent Thursday night in Jackson, MS raising money for the state party. See the photo gallery of their night together here. HALPERIN'S TAKE: Why Mitch Daniels left Indiana for an evening with his friend Haley.

Gibbs decries "reprehensible" attacks, offers "sincere condolences" in Friday statement. Read it here.

Meet the Press: Sen. Graham, David Plouffe Face the Nation: Laura Tyson, Mark Zandi, Gretchen Morgenson This Week: Tony Blair Fox News Sunday: Tim Kaine, Sen. McCain State of the Union: Richard Trumka

DCCC chief says even cuts for wealthiest may be "part of the mix in the very short term."

President to take questions from reporters Sept. 10 at the White House.

Obama says "economy is moving in a positive direction" but we "have to speed it up" in remarks on jobless numbers Friday. Get highlights here. Get remarks here. Plus: Romer says rate of job growth "not as large as needed to bring the unemployment rate down quickly."

Nevada GOPer bashes Reid over latest jobless numbers.

Marco Rubio unable to appear on Sunday's "Meet the Press" because of father's illness.

Obama to visit Ohio and Wisconsin next week to talk about the economy.

Biden to stump for Giannoulias at fundraiser September 28, to tape "Colbert Report" episode in the city next week.

In her most 2012-centric move yet, Palin set to headline Iowa Republican Party's Ronald Reagan Dinner September 17 in Des Moines. Read the party's press release with all the details here. HALPERIN'S TAKE: What Palin's big move means and how it happened.

42 to stump for Lincoln in Little Rock next week.

Romney to headline New Hampshire GOP confab September 25.

Unemployment rate ticks up as economy sheds 54,000 jobs in August. And/But: Private sector adds 67,000 jobs.

CNN/ORC survey finds president's job approval stands at 50-49. And/But: 59% now disapprove of his handling of the economy, 57% approve of his handling of Iraq. Conducted Sept. 1-2, error margin 3 points.

POTUS to hold fundraiser for PA Senate hopeful Sept. 20.

Boehner: "President Obama's agenda represented ‘change' once, but now it is time for him to change course…" Cantor: "Today's jobs report is a clear demonstration that the American economy still has a long way to go." Blunt: "Where are the jobs? Missourians want to get back to work."

Essential reading: Quote of the day in WashPost story about possible new Democratic tax cut plans and the White House's message efforts of late: Democratic strategist: "We did the mosque, Katrina, Iraq, and now Middle East peace? And in between you redo the Oval Office? It has become a joke." And/but: Heavy storm coverage over [...]

GOP governors to run ads against Sink.