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Headlines from October 16th, 2007
More From the Giuliani Video Vault
GOP candidate told Charlie Rose in 1996 that he was “really not” a Republican mayor. YouTube clip from “rival campaign” foreshadows Giuliani-Clinton, Giuliani-Cuomo videos to come. Talking Points Memo, 8:44 PM
New CNN Poll: Another Wide Clinton Lead, While Thompson Drops
Democrats: Clinton 51, Obama 21, Edwards 15, Richardson 4, Biden 1, Dodd 1, Gravel 1, Kucinich 1. Republicans: Giuliani 27, Thompson 19, McCain 17, Romney 13, Huckabee 5, Hunter 3, Paul 2, Browback 1. CNN, 7:51 PM
McCain on MSNBC: I Can Beat Romney
Senator tells "Hardball" he doesn't have any doubts that he can surpass Romney in the primaries in the Northeast region.
Courting Senator Grassley (R-IA)
Giuliani and Romney make their pitch. Radio Iowa has the story. Radio Iowa, 2:40 PM
Bob Jones Chancellor Bob Jones III Chooses Romney
The chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university says he's looking past his religious differences with Romney and backing him. Greenville News, 1:15 PM
Giuliani Mocks Romney in Front of Republican Jewish Coalition
Makes joke about not consulting lawyers in kicking Arafat out of Lincoln Center, makes fun of Obama and Clinton. More: Giuliani, McCain say they may use force against Iran; McCain spends most time on Q&A.
Obama Raises Big Bucks in Hours
In response to Clinton's $35 million to $32 million cash-on-hand lead, Obama campaign sent a fundraising appeal e-mail -- and it looks like it's working. HALPERIN'S TAKE: "One in-the-know Democratic source..."
New Romney Ad on Taxes Hits New Hampshire Airwaves
Called "Not Fair," the ad hits the death tax, calls for rolling back tax rates and making savings tax free for middle class Americans.
USA Today/Gallup Poll: Clinton Widens Lead to 50%
Dems: Clinton 50, Obama 21, Edwards 13, Richardson 4, Biden 3, Kucinich 1; GOP: Giuliani 32, Thompson 18, McCain 14, Romney 10, Huckabee 6, Paul 5. Read story here.
McCain Says He Won't Need Public Financing
Despite FEC reports showing he's basically broke (which Politico says means he has to take federal matching funds or quit the race) McCain tells the AP: "As long as we can see upward movement in the polls...we really don't see the necessity of it."
Obama Talks Rural Policy in Iowa
Says he would aid smaller farms, expand renewable fuels and establish incentives for organic production. Associated Press, 10:50 AM
Robert Draper Goes Inside the McCain Campaign
Says McCain almost quit the race in July. Read lengthy feature here. GQ.com, 10:47 AM
Tancredo First to File for NH Primary
Signed forms Tuesday, on day two of the filing period. Associated Press, 10:35 AM
Des Moines Register's David Yepsen Says Biden Is "Being Underestimated" in Iowa
Also taunts Giuliani, Romney, and Clinton, and says it ain't over 'til it's over. Des Moines Register, 10:31 AM
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