Cheat Sheet - Peter Beinart on the GOP’s Magical Thinking

Today: Ex-Republican Congressman: Shutdown Is a 'Dangerous Game' , CNN's Hillary Clinton Doc Canceled , Bibi Warns Obama of Iranian 'Sweet Talk' September 30, 2013 SHUTDOWN WATCH 1. The GOP's Year of Magical Thinking Acting like they won the last election may be fun for Republicans like Ted Cruz, but it's terrible politics. Just ask Democrats about what happened to their party in the '70s and '80s, writes The Daily Beast's Peter Beinart. Read it at The Daily Beast BELTWAY VIEW 2. Shutdown Survivor: Don't Do It The last time the federal government shut down was in early 1996, when Ohio Republican Steve LaTourette was a freshman congressman. Now, 17 years later, he warns his former colleagues not to do it again—because none of them will gain any political benefit. Read it at The Daily Beast JK GUYS 3. CNN's Hillary Clinton Doc Canceled Just two months after CNN ruffled the Republican National Committee's feathers by announcing plans for a Hillary Clinton documentary, the director revealed Monday that the film has been canceled. Charles Ferguson shared the news via an article on the Huffington Post, in which he explains that it was the former secretary of State's own aides who turned him away from the project. Nick Merrill, Clinton's press secretary, allegedly interrogated Ferguson on more than one occasion—and denied him an interview with Hillary. Beyond the disapproval of the Clintons, Ferguson says he simply wasn't confident he could make something he'd be proud of. Read it at The Atlantic Wire STRATEGIZING 4. Bibi Warns Obama of Iranian 'Sweet Talk' A crowd of protesters chanted "Try Bibi for war crimes," as Benjamin Netanyahu's limousine pulled up to the White House Monday. The Israeli prime minister is in Washington to urge President Obama to take a tougher stance against Iran over its nuclear program. Though Obama said he was optimistic following his phone call with Iran's newly elected President Hassan Rouhani that a "resolution" to Iran's dispute with the West is attainable, Netanyahu is more skeptical and has warned Obama to be wary of Iranian "sweet talk." Bibi is expected to insist that any diplomatic solution to the standoff between Iran and the West include the demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear weapons program.  Read it at AFP Finale Frenzy 5. 'Breaking Bad' Takes Over Internet What else could you have been doing other than watching Breaking Bad on Sunday? Although finale ratings weren't available yet by Monday morning, the AMC's show's series finale took over the Internet at least. It was the top Google trending topic Monday morning and remained popular on Twitter. The epic series finale mostly didn't disappoint fans and critics, with fans tweeting reactions such as "that was the most satisfying finale I've ever seen" and "effing awesome." Even better: any unanswered questions were addressed in a show afterward called "Talking Bad," with director Vince Gilligan and star Aaron Paul. Now time for Better Call Saul … Read it at Vulture BFD Iran to Study Resuming U.S. Flights First time since 1979 revolution. PROTEST Pussy Riot Activist in Hospital After seven-day hunger strike. MOSQUE AND STATE Saudi Cleric: Driving Hurts Ovaries Argues against women activists fighting for the right to drive. Risky Business Couple Hit by Train While Having Sex On the tracks. IT'S BACK 'The Good Wife' Premiere Dazzles Why it's still one of TV's best shows. Pop Sugar Exclusive: Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse Hit the Beach in Hawaii Condé Nast Traveler Top College Towns to Visit for a Weekend Getaway Pop Sugar See All the Stars at Paris Fashion Week GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. The Internet Reacts to 'Breaking Bad' Finale Don't even try to tell these superfans that 'Breaking Bad' wasn't the best show on television. After the finale aired Sunday, they took to the internet to share their thoughts, and often, tears. More Videos Breaking Bad's Perfect Finale by Andrew Romano The Gay Divorce Trap by Lizzie Crocker Thomas Jefferson's Quran by R.B. Bernstein

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