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Headlines from October 22nd, 2007
5 States Could Lose Half GOP Delegates
GOP Party leaders recommended stripping New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, Michigan and Wyoming of half their delegates Monday for moving up their nomination dates. Associated Press Union Leader: New Hampshire shrugs off punishment.
Rangel Slams Giuliani's Private Life Again
On CNN, he calls former mayor an embarrassment, citing issue "flip-flops," Kerik and multiple marriages and also defends Hillary Clinton.
New Obama New Hampshire TV Spot Quadruples Down
Ignores Beltway chatterers and contrasts (implicitly -- still) on foreign policy worldview.
Thompson: I'll "Campaign the Way I Want"
He defends his lax campaign schedule Monday in Florida and says his strategy is working. Also says he's uncomfortable with discussing the Terri Schiavo right-to-die case because of his own daughter's death. Associated Press, 9:02 PM
Chuck Norris Backs Huckabee
Actor and conservative leader calls the Baptist pastor "The David among them." WorldNetDaily Plus: Washington Times story with anonymous leader on Huckabee: "He's finished, I think. Bad things will be coming out about him."
Richardson Launches New Iowa/NH Ad
Ad hits airwaves Monday, highlights Richardson's diplomatic work releasing Iraqi prisoners in mid-1990s.
Bush Asks for $46 Billion More for Wars
Brings total figure requested from Congress to $196.4 billion for the budget year that started Oct. 1. Associated Press, 1:11 PM
Va. Dem Chair: Clinton Too Unpopular to Win South
C. Richard Cranwell says Clinton's negatives would hurt Dems at every level. "It concerns me what it will do downticket," he says on conference call of Edwards supporters. Listen to audio here. Plus: One Edwards backer dreams of an Edwards-Obama ticket.
Clinton-Drudge Link
Already developed. New York Times, 12:17 PM
Balz: Don't Count Out McCain
Washington Post scribe says McCain still potent rival against "his nemesis" Romney and Giuliani. Plus: Des Moines Register's Yepsen says no big losers in GOP debate.
Giuliani in the States:
WSJ says many are unconvinced by him in SC: "He'll have a hard time taking my guns away," says one conservative state rep. Meanwhile, Bob Novak says he's going strong in the Golden State. Wall Street Journal, 11:37 AM
NYT Interesting 3rd Quarter Spending Breakdown
"Mr. Obama is going through money as fast as he can take it in. In the third quarter he spent $1.04 for every $1 he raised. In comparison, Mrs. Clinton spent only 83 cents for every dollar she raised." New York Times, 11:21 AM
Republican Presidential Candidates Fight to a Draw
HALPERIN'S GRADES: McCain: A- Giuliani: A- Romney: B Thompson: B Huckabee: B Paul: C Tancredo: C- Hunter: C- Read Halperin's full debate scorecard here.
Bill Clinton Drives Through Florida Loophole
Reporter makes campaign contribution to hear his stump speech. Miami Herald, 9:37 AM
Richardson Confronts Feet of Clay
"I make mistakes. A couple of times in the campaign I've gotten a little tired and said some foolish things. But I'm human. When the time comes to deliver, I deliver." Reno Gazette-Journal, 7:55 AM
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