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Headlines from November 5th, 2007
Giuliani Praises Kerik's Crime Results
Acknowledges flaws in former NYC top cop, but says crime-fighting success means more. Plus: On waterboarding: "If you take a simplistic position on it, you're probably irresponsible." Also tackles Pakistan and releasing his consulting firm's client list. Permalink
Weyrich Endorses Romney
Moral Majority co-founder Paul Weyrich says Romney will help "build a stronger American rooted in our common conservative principles." Read more here. Permalink
Romney, Clinton N.H. Favorites in New Poll
WBZ/Franklin Pierce University New Hampshire poll: 37% of Republicans think Romney will win the primary, 31% think Giuliani. For the Dems, 71% say Clinton will take the state, 8% say Obama. Permalink
Pelosi Says Clinton Camp's Playing Gender Card
Tells ABC News Clinton hasn't been treated differently as a woman candidate, but adds "I think the campaign is trying to take advantage..." Permalink
Biden Says He Wouldn't Be Clinton's Veep
Tells CNN that he thinks with Bill Clinton around, vice president would be "a ceremonial role." Watch video above. Permalink
"Votes Like a Hawk in Washington, Talks Like a Dove in Iowa and New Hampshire"
Edwards blisters Clinton head-on in Iowa with new charges of doubletalk and reckless foreign policy. Read more excerpts of his speech here. Clinton spokesman Phil Singer: "Sen. Edwards is once again launching false attacks in an effort to revive his flagging campaign." Full statement here. Permalink
Candidates Weigh In on Pakistan
Richardson: Bush should send Cheney to level with Musharraf, urge him to relax his grasp, and threaten to cut off aid. Watch video above. Thompson: “We could face a real nightmare scenario.” Biden: White House doesn't have “any notion of what they’re going to do right now.” Also says he'll be talking to the Pakistani President Monday morning. McCain: Islamist takeover would prompt "big problems in Afghanistan and the area." Clinton: Bush policy "fundamentally incoherent." Obama spokesman: U.S. "must move beyond the Administration's failed policies of promoting stability over democracy...." Edwards: "These developments also provide another reason the U.S. should not launch a ‘preventive war’ in Iran." Permalink
Romney Talks Tough on Social Issues
Bay Stater ralies for ban on same-sex marriage and restrictions on pornography in Federalist Society talk in Florida. Permalink
Huckabee, Thompson Spar
Huckabee e-mail to supporters takes on Thompson on abortion: "Sen. Thompson's philosophy seems to be more 'cut and run' when it comes to these issues, rather than stand and lead." Read full statement here. On Fox from New Hampshire, Thompson hits back on taxes, immigration. Permalink
Trippi: Obama Missed His Chance
In IA, Edwards adviser says Obama "had his shot to make his case, and we're just beginning to make ours....” Permalink
McCain Keeps Up Pressure on Waterboarding
Condoning the practice "shows a fundamental misunderstanding of our national security," McCain says in IA, singling out Giuliani, Romney and Thompson. Permalink
Mich. to Finalize Primary Wed.
Will leave NH’s Gardner free to act. Plus: RI's Gov. unexpectedly vetoes bill moving state's primary to "Super Tuesday." Permalink
Giuliani Says Huckabee Among VP Choices
Says in answer to question at town hall: "There are probably 20 others on that list." Permalink
Richardson Drops Flyer in IA
Boasts both experience and change. See PDF version here. Permalink
Judith Giuliani Speaks
Low-profile First Lady contender to deliver rare public address at Tuesday breast cancer event in NH. Permalink
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