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Headlines from November 1st, 2007
Mukasey Fight Coming Down to Schumer, Feinstein, Leahy
McCain on board, but nomination in danger of being scuttled in Judiciary Committee. Permalink
Lee Iacocca Endorses Richardson
Former Chrysler CEO also appears in a new online ad for the candidate. Watch it here. Permalink
Ex-Foe Scores B. Clinton Sit-Down
Chris Ruddy says Bill Clinton is doing "exemplary work" in latest Newsmax. Read interview. , 4:00 PM
Edwards TV Ad "Heroes" in Iowa
With compelling sixty-second advertisement, the North Carolinian joins Clinton and Obama in the air wars. Calls on his party to "have a little guts" and be a voice for working people. Plus: Iowans receive 12-page glossy biography, "Up From the Roots: The John Edwards Story." Permalink
Clinton Takes a Stand (sort of)
After hedging during debate, Clinton clarifies-- somewhat-- her position on licenses for illegal immigrants. A Clinton adviser tells The Page: "She broadly supports what Spitzer is doing but hasn't studied the full details of the latest proposal." The N.Y. Times has more, and the WSJ notes the immigration issue vexes both parties. Permalink
New Hampshire: (Still) Waiting for Michigan
No primary date yet, but visions of robo-calls on X-mas Eve. Permalink
SC Democrats Reject Colbert
Ballot access denied. Colbert's Response: "It's your loss Democrats....I had a lot of good ideas." Permalink
Biden, Gravel File for NH Primary
It's official, they're in. After filing, Biden said polls don't matter. "(New Hampshire) voters never make up their minds until it comes around the middle of December." Permalink
Club for Growth Compares Huckabee to Al Gore
New memo tags him as a tax raiser. Read it here. Permalink
Wash Times: Bloomberg Bid Would Hurt Democrats
Duh. But no more (or less) indication about his intentions. Permalink
Unqualified? Plagiarist? Giuliani, Biden Squabble
It's no-holds-barred between the two campaigns. Permalink
If It's Sunday...
Fred Thompson is due on "Meet the Press" and Edwards is on "This Week." Plus: Barack Obama to appear on MTP the following week. Permalink
Legendary
Grammy star John Legend will rock for Obama before critical Iowa J-J dinner. Read more. Permalink
Still Can't Decide?
Mark Halperin appears on "Today" to discuss his book, "The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President." Watch it here. Permalink
Clinton Scores Big Labor AFSCME Nod
Associated Press: "an important boost for the Democratic frontrunner." NY Times: Could not come at a better time.... Obama camp expresses surprise endorsement went to candidate "with the likeliest least appeal in red states." Read full statement. Permalink
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