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Headlines from October 18th, 2007
Thompson Turns Up The Heat
Attacks Romney/Giuliani on sanctuary cities. Associated Press Romney, Giuliani camps attack back on Thompson's Senate votes on the issue. Immigration attack part of new effort by Thompson to define his opponents as liberal on the eve of Values Voters meeting in D.C. and Sunday Florida debate, as with a new Internet ad you can see here. HALPERIN'S TAKE: "As an adult, Fred Thompson hasn't..."
The Most Powerful Man in the World, Part II
New Hampshire Secretary of State Gardner says he will make his announcement on the date of the primary between November 2 and November 14. Still open to December primary, but tells UNH audience he prefers January.
Brownback to Drop Presidential Bid
He'll hold a press conference Friday in Topeka, Kansas at 4:45 ET ------- Latest from the AP: "Sam and I agree on so many things, particularly on issues of the culture of our nation, the sanctity of life, the importance of family and marriage,'' Huckabee said. ------ Des Moines Register's Yepsen: Good for Huckabee, bad for Giuliani.
Jeb Bush Supporting Giuliani
That's Jeb Bush, Jr., son of the former Florida governor. The Atlantic, 3:30 PM
Playing the Family Values Card, By Ozzie and Harriet Romney
Ann Romney featured in new home-movie-style web 30 second web video that will air on Iowa TV in the next week. And the Romney campaign explains its innovative way of distributing the video here.
Rick Perry to AP
Giuliani would help overturn Roe vs. Wade. Associated Press, 2:25 PM
Brownback Says He Won't Endorse Giuliani
"I just spoke to Sen. Brownback," said Brownback spokesman Brian Hart. "He is not endorsing anyone today and he has no plans to endorse Mayor Giuliani at any time." ABC News
Now, Thompson Rules Out Everglades Oil Drilling
Tells the AP “it’s a national treasure.” Associated Press, 10:34 AM
Penn Talks Up Hillary, Hits Edwards on Iowa
Mark Penn says at a Christian Science Monitor breakfast: "Iowans are less and less enthusiastic about Edwards; they are gaining increased confidence in Senator Clinton." Plus: He says she'll connect with Southern women in the general election. Expects to face Romney or Giuliani. The Hill Obama's pollster Joel Benenson responds to some of Penn's claims about her support among women.
McCain Nixes Indy Bid
Says he'll support the GOP nominee no matter who wins. Associated Press, 10:23 AM
MyKStreet.BO.com
Roll Call: Obama reaches out to D.C. lobbyists for help. Roll Call, 10:20 AM
House of Labor
Obama adds Missouri/Kansas SEIU to his supporters. Edwards gets Iowa Postal Workers' backing.
1980 Thompson Lobbying Role Scrutinized by AP
Who is pushing this story probably more key than the story itself.
New Iowa Strategic Vision Poll
GOP: Romney 27, Giuliani 13, Huckabee 12, Thompson 10, McCain 5, Brownback 4, Paul 4 **** Dems: Clinton 28, Obama 23, Edwards 20, Richardson 9, Biden 6 Strategic Vision, 10:11 AM
Edwards Campaign Smacks Clinton on Farm Lobbying Ties
Read the latest statement here.
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