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By Elizabeth Titus and Jose DelReal

With James Hohmann and Kyle Cheney

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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: "Cantor to resign from Congress on Aug. 18," by the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Markus Schmidt: "'I want to make sure that the constituents in the 7th District will have a voice in what will be a very consequential lame-duck session,' Cantor said in an exclusive interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Thursday afternoon. Cantor said he has asked Gov. Terry McAuliffe to call a special election for his district that coincides with the general election on Nov. 4. By having a special election in November, the winner would take office immediately, rather than in January with the next Congress. ... Cantor on Thursday reiterated his support of [Dave] Brat's election bid."
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FRIDAY STANDINGS: Here's our take on how some of the most important candidates, campaigns and political players should answer the question: Are you better off now than you were a week ago?

YES: (1) Wisconsin GOP Gov. Scott Walker, who got "election-year validation" from the state high court in its ruling for his signature collective-bargaining law (
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NO: (1) New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is contending with "the roughest stretch of his political career" since 2002 (
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As Michigan candidates get fact-checked, Roberts and Wolf slug it out and Mike Honda has a voicemail problem, here's POLITICO's Morning Score: your daily guide to the 2014 midterms.

Days until the election: 95. (Happy first of the month. Peace be upon your inboxes.)

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TODAY ON CAMPAIGN PRO:

- "NRSC could play in Alaska primary," by James Hohmann:
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- "Snyder touts 'relentless positive action,'" by James Hohmann:
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- "Wolf turns debate confrontation into radio ad," by James Hohmann:
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TODAY IN POLITICO MAGAZINE: "Stand with Israel," by Texas GOP Gov. Rick Perry: "Thousands of miles away, it might be convenient to criticize Israel for having the temerity to defend itself against these murderous terrorist attacks. Those of us who have been to Israel and have seen the effects of these attacks first-hand have a deeper understanding of what the Israeli people are being forced to endure. ... The United States must take the lead in bringing the international community together to demand the total removal of every missile in Gaza, as well as the complete destruction of the tunnel network being used by Hamas terrorists."
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- "Pro-Clinton group details talking points," by Maggie Haberman: "The pro-Hillary Clinton group Correct the Record has put together a memo for supporters and allies ahead of the fall midterms, highlighting seven key themes they've identified as emerging from the frenzy surrounding the potential 2016 candidate's book tour. ... The memo seeks to emphasize Clinton's perceived strengths after a wave of headlines focused on gaffes about her wealth and other controversies that have arisen in her campaign." Read the seven:
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ON YOUR MARK - "Candidates have little to gain, lots to lose at Fancy Farm picnic this weekend," by the Lexington Herald-Leader's Sam Youngman: "[Democrat Alison Lundergan] Grimes is in a real danger zone. A third of voters don't know enough about her to form an opinion and another third have an unfavorable opinion, according to this week's Bluegrass Poll. Any mistakes she makes this weekend in front of a national press corps will be amplified exponentially. But if there is one thing Grimes has proved she can do - in addition to raising money - it's taking shots at [Senate Minority Leader Mitch] McConnell. The trick for Grimes will be to keep her sights trained on the senator
without shooting herself in the foot. ... The senator has taken a slight lead in a toss-up race, but he has zero margin for error. A gaffe, a misstep or anything that confirms Democrats' and the mainstream media's worst impressions of him, and McConnell could end up back in the popularity cellar with President Barack Obama. Many observers think McConnell, known for his disciplined and fierce campaigns, has lost a step. He needs to avoid at all costs proving them right."
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FACTCHECK.ORG WHOPPER OF THE WEEK: Republican rivals in Michigan's 4th Congressional District share a whopper for misleading ads that tie the other to President Obama. State Sen. John Moolenaar accuses businessman Paul Mitchell of "lining his pockets with Obama's stimulus." That's grossly misleading. Michigan received funding to retrain laid-off workers, some of whom signed up for classes at a medical education center Mitchell once headed. Meanwhile, Mitchell says "Moolenaar authored the bill to fund Obamacare in Michigan." That refers to the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Moolenaar chairs the subcommittee that writes the annual health care spending bill, which includes funding
for Medicaid. All 26 Senate Republicans, including Moolenaar, voted for it. But he voted against the Medicaid expansion in 2013 - a vote that helped earn him the endorsement of Tea Party Express. The full story, "Misleading Michigan GOP Primary Voters":
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QUICK HITS ACROSS THE MAP -

CO-Sen: Democratic Sen. Mark Udall called on CIA Director John Brennan to resign in the wake of a snooping scandal.
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IA-Sen: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is set to fundraise for Joni Ernst this weekend.
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CA-17: In what a spokesman called an "oversight," Democratic Rep. Mike Honda's office voicemail has been greeting residents of his old district, the 15th.
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KS-01: The Associated Press took a closer look at the how GOP Rep. Tim Huelskamp's position on the Renewable Fuel Standard is posing a challenge to him in the primary.
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TN-04: GOP Rep. Diane Black is set to attend a fundraiser for Jim Tracy, who's challenging Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais.
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CODA - QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Are you kidding me? I'd get killed." - A New York political operative to POLITICO's Maggie Haberman, declining to go on the record to talk about the latest firestorm surrounding Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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DON'T MISS the latest story from POLITICO's ongoing series All Policy is Local: Energy examining how energy policy issues are affecting the 2014 midterms. This must-read piece centers around Iowa where corn is at the core of the election. Get it here:
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