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Headlines from October 11th, 2007
Rivals Pummel Clinton for Staying on Mich. Ballot, She Defends It
Richardson tells Nashua Telegraph: "Senator Clinton is trying to have it both ways. She should pull out." Update: Michigan legislature might be other Dem names back on the ballot, against their will.
Giuliani Uses His Own Mouth to Blast Romney
Goes after Romney himself in South Carolina on the lawyers debate: ''He made a mistake -- he knows it. [Romney should] tell the American people, 'I made a mistake.''' Associated Press Also: McCain says Romney is "inexperienced"... Giuliani "is wrong." Get aboard the Straight Talk Express....New York Times Update: Romney writes letter to Wall Street Journal defending himself.
Obama Stays on Offense Against Clinton Right in Situation Room
Watch him here on CNN from Thursday afternoon. Also: See his op-ed in the NH Union leader, new web ad, new New Hampshire TV ad -- all directed against Clinton -- here.
McCain Takes on Health Care
The New York Times looks at how McCain's plan measures up to other Repubs. The Wall Street Journal on how the GOP is torn between placating its base and the need to win independent voters. Tells Rotary Club of Des Moines: "The solution, my friends, isn't a one-size-fits-all, big-government takeover of health care. It resides...with the American people themselves." Read full speech here.
Romney Airs New SC Radio Ad
Called "Stop Spending," the ad features SC Sen. Jim DeMint saying Romney will bring fiscal discipline to D.C. Listen to the ad here. Read the script here.
Ron Paul Says No to Wars
Said Thursday he sees no reason to ever launch military action or initiate wars. Washington Post, 5:09 PM
Fox National Poll: Clinton With Big Lead
Stats show Clinton at 50% nationally as the Dem nominee; if Gore runs her support drops to 44%. For GOP: Giuliani 29, Thompson 16, McCain 12, Romney 11. Read PDF here. Fox News, 4:31 PM
Clinton on Gore
Tells MSNBC's Keith Olbermann: "I am so hoping that he wins the Nobel Prize. There isn't anybody who deserves it more."
Larry Craig Agrees to NBC Interview
In his first network TV spot since pleading guilty, Craig will appear on "Matt Lauer Reports" Oct. 16 at 7 pm ET.
Clinton Responds to Giuliani's Debate Swipe
Republican says she’ll have to raise taxes to cover the programs she’s outlined, but Clinton says her husband raised taxes successfully, while Bush didn't CNBC, 3:03 PM
Iowa Rep. Endorses Biden
State Rep. McKinley Bailey, a returning Iraq war veteran, says he chose Biden because of his Iraq partition plan. Biden Release, 2:00 PM
Weepy POTUS on CNBC on Jenna's Wedding
BARTIROMO: Will you cry? PRES. BUSH: I'm sure I will. I love her dearly. Watch him here.
CLINTON TELLS BOSTON GLOBE...
She'll win Kerry states, plus Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, and "probably" Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada. Boston Globe, 12:12 PM
Christian Leaders Should Support Romney, Flak Says
A top Evangelical publicist sent out a five-page letter to religious leaders scolding Giuliani and Clinton on their views and supporting Romney's bid. Read The NYT article here and the letter here.
Edwards' Rural Education Plan
His ideas include giving teachers in rural areas a raise of up to $15,000 and making 4-year-old kindergarten available to all children. Associated Press, 11:22 AM
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