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Headlines from October 4th, 2007
Clinton Endorses Anti-Torture Pledge
After criticism as only Democratic candidate who hadn't signed it (Obama did earlier this week). ABC News, 4:43 PM
Richardson: 'I'm Not Running For The Senate'
Ends speculation that he would run for Republican Sen. Pete Domenici's seat, who is expected to announce his retirement Thursday. Associated Press, 4:31 PM
Log Cabin Republicans Target Romney In Ad
The gay Republican group's ad, which will air for two weeks on Fox News nationally and in Iowa, paints Romney as a liberal. Politico story: Is there a dirty-tricks e-mail effort to promote the ad in Iowa? Associated Press, 4:11 PM
Fred Says...
THOMPSON: IF A STATE'S ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES WANT TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGE "SO BE IT." Hear what else he told the Des Moines Register in this video. Thursday's New York Times: In Iowa, top political scribe Adam Nagourney not very impressed with Thompson's campaign start. CBN, 3:43 PM
DINNER IS SERVED
White House Menu For Thursday Iftaar Dinner: Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup Pumpkin Oil Crispy Lavash Spiced Rack of Lamb Lemon-thyme Jus Early Autumn Vegetables Cucumber-Tomato Salad Minted Yogurt Baklava with Pomegranate Mamoul Cookies
Clinton vs. Bush
Takes hit at Bush SCHIP veto in new TV ad (read transcript here) airing in IA, NH. Also slams him on science in speech: "By ignoring or manipulating science, the Bush administration is putting our future at risk and letting our economic competitors get an edge..." Associated Press, 2:13 PM
Huckabee: I Will Not Run 3rd Party
Tells Washington Post that a pro-life candidate running indy would only help Hillary Clinton. Washington Post, 1:22 PM
ELIZABETH EDWARDS HITS RUSH LIMBAUGH ON HIS VIETNAM DEFERMENT
"He had a medical disability, the same medical disability that probably should have stopped him from spending a lifetime in a radio announcer’s chair..." Politico, 1:00 PM
Biden Proposes Education Plan
Says he'd spend billions more on the nation's education system. Also calls veteran Iowa Democratic Senator Tom "Harkins." Radio Iowa has details. Here's the campaign's summary of the plan.
ABC-WP Gen. Election Poll: Clinton Over Giuliani
Clinton leads with 51% over Giuliani's 43%. In January, the match-up was 49-47% for Clinton. Washington Post, 10:48 AM
NBC/WSJ GOP Poll: Giuliani Leads, Thompson In Second
Giuliani 30%, Thompson 23%, McCain 15%, Romney at 10%. Also: about half of Republicans (48 percent) want a candidate who takes a “different approach” from President, while just 38 percent want a “similar approach.” MSNBC, 10:32 AM
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson Files Suit Against DNC Over Primary Battle
Action claims violations of constitutional rights of voters...most legal experts are skeptical. Associated Press, 10:12 AM
Richardson Unveils Foreign Policy Plan, Courts Western Vote
At Georgetown Univ. he advocated reshaping the military with 50,000 more troops, slashing $57 billion annually from Pentagon weapons programs. Also: he's making headlines in Nevada for calling for a national summit on water to address needs in the West.
Dem Hens Into The Fox House
Speaker Pelosi, Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis-Doyle to guest on Fox News Sunday.
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