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Giuliani Makes News in New Hampshire

Lambasts Clinton's baby bonds proposal, saying she's "taking something from the George McGovern playbook." Airs new radio ad saying he's "tested" but not perfect. Listen to ad here. Read script here. Says conservatives will embrace him because at least they know where he stands: “Maybe people of faith can respect someone who’s honest with them." But not so fast...Roman Catholic Archbishop Raymond Burke says he would deny Communion to Giuliani. Permalink

...And Thompson Makes Headlines in Iowa

He and his wife Jeri make no news (but play with their kids) in their first joint television debut on Fox News' "Hannity & Colmes." Excerpts from Jeri's first solo interview in People: “I almost think they had to fabricate that trophy-wife stuff because there’s nothing interesting to say.” Fred Thompson flips and says he now backs ethanol subsidies. Permalink

Another GOP Senate Retirement In A Competitive State

Veteran Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) expected to announce Thursday that he'll retire from Senate in '08. Pressure on Bill Richardson to drop prez bid and run for the seat? WP's The Fix, 3:37 PM

McCain On CNN: 'Should Have Listened...To Me' On Iraq

On Blackwater: Says if the President had listened Blackwater may not have even happened. On SCHIP: "Right call by the president." CNN, 3:30 PM

Clinton Nabs American Federation of Teachers Nod

Union jumps on speeding bandwagon. Announced endorsement Wednesday at Clinton press conference. Associated Press, 2:26 PM

Bush Vetoes SCHIP...What Do Dems Do Now?

Romney says: "I agree with the President," Fred Thompson tells Radio Iowa he backs Bush's decision, while Dems deride it. Read here for their responses. Permalink

AP-Ipsos Poll: Blacks Split on Clinton-Obama

In poll Clinton led Obama among whites by 35 percent to 18 percent, but blacks were essentially evenly divided, 40 percent for Obama and 38 percent for Clinton. Associated Press, 1:45 PM

McCain Backs Off Clinton, Chides Bush On Military Enlistment

In South Carolina speech Wednesday said Bush made a mistake after 9/11 for telling people to shop instead of join the military. In prepared remarks was supposed to criticize Clinton on Iraq, but decided not to last minute. Associated Press, 1:41 PM

Paul Raises Jaw-Dropping $5 Million!!!

In the 3rd quarter Paul raised $5,080,000 -- double his 2nd quarter figure of $2.4 million. Also, The Fix on Huckabee: raised roughly $1 million, $600,000 left on hand. ABC News, 1:23 PM

Obama Weighs In On Blackwater

"The Bush Administration's approach is inaction at best and collusion to cover-up at worst," Obama said. Radio Iowa, 1:15 PM

Edwards Announces Iraq Pullout, Contractor Plan

In Portsmouth, NH speech he takes swipe at Clinton: “Come on. If you're not ending combat operations, you're not ending the war." Also offers plan to regulate security contractors. Associated Press, 12:36 PM

ABC-WP Poll: Clinton With Huge Lead Nationally, Giuliani Ahead

Clinton 50, Obama 20, Edwards 10, Dem poll story here; Giuliani 34, Thompson 17, McCain 12, Romney 11, Huckabee 8, GOP poll story here

Anti-Limbaugh Ad Airs, GOP's Got His Back

VoteVets.org does small ad buy on Fox News and CNN. Meanwhile, Clear Channel CEO refuses to condemn Limbaugh’s comments, GOP legislators propose a bill to protect conservative talk radio. Permalink

Giuliani Snubbed by NY Conservative Party

Group invites Fred Thompson to be featured speaker at its fall bash. NY Post, 9:15 AM

Still Waiting on Romney, Giuliani Numbers

Both have yet to officially release numbers. Tuesday NYT has anonymous Romney adviser saying he got $10 million from donors, used more than $6 million of own money. Wednesday WSJ expects Giuliani’s figures to be on a par with Romney’s.