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Headlines from November 10th, 2007
PEEPERS JEEPERS
Romney in New Hampshire after looking at some big leaves: “Adam and Eve would not have looked as promiscuous if they had had leaves this big.” Permalink
Grassley Warming to Huckabee?
Iowa senior senator tells a Washington Post reporter: "I think the guy who could surprise everybody is Huckabee," but won't offer endorsement because he's not yet a national contender. Permalink
Edwards Losses Some Iowa Support
Newsweek cites a few defectors. Permalink
9/11 Conspiracists Heckle Giuliani in Colo.
Police intervene after repeated interruptions in Loveland coffee shop. Supporters counter with boos, chants of "Rudy!" "It's not true, but you're not going to convince them it's not true," he says of conspiracy theorists. Permalink
Texas Gov Warns of "The Nightmare Scenario of One Nation Under Hillary"
Giuliani supporter Rick Perry backs his man on message. Permalink
Obama Wouldn't Blame a Caucus Loss on Race
Candidate says Iowans will vote for a black man, but Chicago Tribune wonders... Watch the full interview on the influential "Iowa Press" TV show. Also: Facing under-the-radar attacks in IA, Obama campaign has prepared letters to set record straight on religion, patriotism. Permalink
Web Fuels Ron Paul's Unlikely Journey
Sunday NY Times outlines net-centered campaign's work to not "just be a video game.” Devoted staff sleeps in cubicles, but "the buggy is pulling the horse," one observer says. Permalink
Iowa Republican Senator Grassley Touts Giuliani, Huckabee
Looking for someone who can beat "tough competitor" Hillary Clinton. Permalink
Edwards No Rock Star in Des Moines
Joins John Mellencamp onstage, prompting mostly boos and cries of "refund," according to one concertgoer. Update: Video suggests an even mix of cheers and jeers... maybe no one wanted to hear a speech. Watch video here (Edwards appears halfway through). Permalink
Top Contenders Clash
In the frantic day of campaigning, Edwards slugged Clinton over the planted question flap, comparing her to George Bush. McCain and Romney also voiced disapproval. Read more here. In another clash, Obama accused Edwards of a farm flip-flop, suggesting he changed his view on corporate farm regulation. Read more here. Permalink
McCain Insists Mother DOES Like Mormons
Backs away from comments made on "Hardball" by his mother, 95, blaming Olympics scandal on Mormons. "I didn't mean to say it," she said later. Permalink
Tape Shows Romney Assuring Bob Jones Crowd on Faith
Audio recording shows Romney stressing common ground with SC evangelicals. Listen here. Recording given to CNN without campaign's knowledge by unhappy alumnus. Permalink
Romney Talks Up Iraq
The war is "going right," he says in NH. Permalink
Mich Appealing Over Primary
State seeks to reinstate Jan. 15 contest amid fading hopes. Giuliani says he'll visit less if primary doesn't happen. Permalink
McCain and Giuliani Take the Gloves Off
Back-and-forth on Kerik, Keating Five and more. Follow Friday's sparring here. Permalink
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