Headlines from October 12th, 2007

Florida's Voting Machine Problem Redux, Part II, Again

Touch screens bought after 2000 have now been deemed failures and must be replaced with optical-scan machines. NY Times, 10:16 PM  

Clinton Seems to Change Views; Rivals Pounce

...Says she would negotiate with Iran (sort of like Obama). ...Says she would consider higher taxes on Social Security (like Edwards).

Obama, Clinton Fight Through E-mail

Clinton campaign memo  accuses Obama of going on the attack because of Clinton's poll #s and $. Obama campaign response memo: "Let’s be clear: Hillary Clinton must win every contest." Plus: Bloomberg TV 's Al Hunt asks top Obama supporter Sen. Dick Durbin if he agrees that Hillary's Iran vote is the same as her Iraq war vote. "No, I don’t. And it’s rare that Barack and I disagree on an issue of this magnitude."

Romney Launches New Iowa Ad Called "Jihad"

It says U.S. must strengthen its intelligence services, military to confront "this century's nightmare, Jihadism."

Biden-Brownback Joint Event on Iraq

Send a special envoy, the bipartisan duo say. Listen to audio of remarks. Radio Iowa, 12:54 PM  

Gore: Nobel Winner, But (Still) Not a Presidential Candidate

Says he hopes it will "elevate global consciousness" on global warming, but rushes out to avoid '08 questions. Plus: Jimmy Carter: "If he ran, I would publicly endorse him."

Giuliani in the News

Tommy Thompson endorses. "Good Morning America" on Clintons: Also, as if on cue: Giuliani pal Bernie Kerik to be indicted by the Feds? Update: Wash Post says Kerik is "spoiling for a fight" that could hurt Giuliani. Giuliani Friday response in South Carolina: "I've already said I should have checked his background more carefully. I didn't. I've learned a lesson from it."

Rep. John Lewis Endorses Clinton

Georgia congressman to appeared with Clinton in Atlanta. Plus: The Hill says Walter Mondale will also endorse. Dick Armey: Republicans can’t beat her. NBC's First Read, 11:15 AM  

Ted Kennedy 'Fine' After Surgery

The Senator underwent procedure Friday after doctors found a partially blocked artery in his neck. CNN, 10:56 AM  

Former NH Speaker/Senate Prez Endorses Giuliani

Stuart Lamprey announced endorsement Friday morning. Boston Globe, 9:36 AM  

Obama Defeated Due to a Clinton Once Before

In long Boston Globe feature: In a 2000 House primary, he lost to Bobby Rush with the help of radio ads by President Clinton. During that race, his campaign dubbed him "The Kenyan Kennedy." Boston Globe, 8:50 AM  

Peggy Noonan Says Bush Thinks Giuliani Will Be GOP Nominee

Column eviscerates the Administration and the Republican Party. Wall Street Journal, 7:39 AM  

YouTube User Cleverly Mocks Thompson's Debate Perf

Giuliani Lets It Ring

No cell phone use at South Carolina speech. New York Times, 7:01 AM  

Earmarks The Spot

Obama, Clinton camps defend requests made for constituents. Washington Post, 6:52 AM