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Headlines from October 6th, 2007

Giuliani Decries "Liberal Media" and Democrats' Florida Boycott

Says most reporters are Democrats and jokes about Democratic candidates ignoring the state because of IA/NH/SC/NV pledge. Also focuses on Hillary Clinton, says Palm Beach Post. MSNBC, 1:56 PM

Romney Keeps up Criticism of Giuliani in Advance of Tuesday's Debate

Romney goes after Giuliani again on line item veto on Saturday. Friday Romney radio ad touts his pledge not to raise taxes. Listen to the ad here. Politico's Jonathan Martin on why this is happening now and who is winning.

Terry McAuliffe Touts Romney

Former DNC chair and Clinton supporter quoted in favorable profile of Romney's business record. Also says he expects Romney to be the GOP nominee. Cedar Rapids Gazette, 12:48 PM

Sunday NYT: Lengthy, Postive Profile of McCain's Status

No news, but jam packed with good color: Hasn't talked to exiled adviser John Weaver since the shake up; feels sorry for Britney Spears, and says “That YouTube clip of John Edwards doing his hair is one of the damnedest things I’ve ever seen.” New York Times, 12:22 PM

Sunday NYT Says Bloomberg Seems Less Likely to Run for President

(But doesn't rule it out.....) New York Times, 12:15 PM

In Iowa, Edwards Stresses Rural Roots, Obama the War

Both get nice Des Moines Register Saturday coverage. Edwards story, Obama story Update: Obama gives long philosophical answer to Iowa voter on Saturday, including talking about his daughters. Read an extended quote, courtesy of the New York Times.

Richardson Adviser Defects to Biden

Citing his Iraq stance, which would remove all troops, the campaign's South Carolina co-chair says Biden's partition plan is more responsible. CNN, 12:01 PM

Bush to Give a Little on SCHIP?

Hints Saturday he'll spend more than $5 billion he OK'd but provides no figure. Associated Press, 11:39 AM

McCain Releases Michigan Web Video

Entitled "Bold Solutions For Michigan," it highlights his plan for economic security and growth and features Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. Watch the video here.