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Headlines from October 9th, 2007
Michele Obama in Iowa Accident
A campaign van carrying Barack Obama's wife collided with a motorcycle in central Iowa Tuesday, sending the motorcyclist to the hospital and leaving no one in Obama's vehicle hurt. Washington Post, 8:32 PM
Clinton Unveils Costly Retirement Plan
Her plan offers families 401(k) retirement accounts and up to $1,000 in annual matching funds, but at a cost of $20-$25 billion a year, her largest domestic proposal other than universal health insurance. Associated Press, 6:13 PM
Obama Touts Health Care Plan as '95% the Same' as Rivals'
At a town hall event in Londonderry, NH he said: "There’s not that much difference between my plan, John Edwards plan, Hillary Clinton’s plan. They are 95% the same." ABC News, 3:07 PM
Huckabee Jokes About Suicide on MSNBC
Says other GOP candidates were raising $100 for every nickel he had raised, adding: "If I were some of these guys, I'd have to be sitting in a warm tub of water with razor blades." Watch video here. Associated Press, 2:54 PM
Another Clinton Stunt Video on the Web
Rob Reiner stars as campaign coach. www.hillaryclinton.com, 2:46 PM
SEIU to Stay Neutral in '08 Race
Union said Edwards lobbied the hardest, but Clinton and Obama pushed the executive board into a stalemate. The group also gave local SEIU's permission to endorse candidates, and hopes they'll do so by state. Edwards hoping for California, Iowa; Obama likely to get Illinois. New York Times, 1:44 PM
Lynne Cheney on Mormonism:
"I have been really astounded by the ferocity of some of the statements that people I would not expect to make have made about Mormonism." Second Lady, a descendant of Mormons, is defending Romney against what she calls “virulently anti-Mormon” criticism. The Examiner, 12:20 PM
Giuliani in Lead, Huckabee on the Rise in Gallup Poll
Pre-debate national Gallup poll: Giuliani 32, Thompson 20, McCain 16, Romney 9, Huckabee 7 Real Clear Politics, 10:51 AM
Clinton Keeps Getting Hit on Iran Vote
After being questioned by a voter in Iowa Sunday, both Edwards and Obama are taking on Clinton's vote as well, making sure to link it to her 2002 vote for the Iraq War. Washington Post, 9:49 AM
Mich. Primary Move Splits Democrats, Helps GOP
While Mich. Dems are struggling to make their state relevant in the nominating process and presidential candidates face a Tuesday deadline to decide whether or not to list their names on the ballot, it's smooth sailing for the GOP. Washington Post, 9:24 AM
Clinton Questions NAFTA
Tells USA Today we need to take another look at husband's program. Also: In one of the most favorable stories about Clinton in the whole campaign, the Boston Globe says she's winning over voters who are taking a second look at her. NY Times' Nagourney: "...this will also be a time of 'Clinton in trouble' accounts in the press, inspired by missteps or any signs of slippage, real or merely perceived."
Huckabee Iowa Chairman Says He's Not Leaving
Campaign says e-mail floating around that Iowa chairman Bob Vander Plaats is supporting Romney is a hoax. "I'm not leaving my guy any time," he said. Des Moines Register, 8:51 AM
Chicago Tribune With Long, Standard-Issue Romney Profile
Something he won't like, on the subject of shifting positions: "The changes have provoked the inevitable comparisons to the resolute George Romney." Chicago Tribune, 7:09 AM
Is Biden Biding His Time?
Sen. Joe Biden likens his current status -- about 3 percent in polls -- to where John Kerry was four years ago. Cultivating the black community and independents, he says he will win South Carolina. Read Lee Bandy's The State piece here and NY Times piece here.
Update on Florida Dems Being Pulled From Convention
St. Pete Times: "Dean to Florida: No Hard Feelings" Palm Beach Post: "Pelosi Says It's Up To Nominee What Happens to Florida Delegates"
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