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Headlines from November 13th, 2007
Obama Campaign Memo Hits Clinton and Edwards
Must-read overview from campaign manager David Plouffe is a greatest-hits attack on both rivals' records and characters-- and a smorgasborg of poll numbers. Update: Edwards campaign takes (small) exception. Read more here. Permalink
Romney Compares Giuliani, Huckabee to Clinton on Immigration
Throws GOP rivals into the ring with Dem frontrunner Tuesday in Iowa -- touts their past support for tuition breaks for children of illegal immigrants. Giuliani camp response: "Once again Presidential Trail Mitt Romney completely ignores the record of Governor Mitt Romney." Permalink
Edwards Says He "Fully Expects to Support the Democratic Nominee"
Adding "and I fully expect to be the Democratic nominee" at campaign stop in NH Tuesday. Earlier: NYT story on Edwards' refusal to commit to endorsing Clinton if she's nominated. Plus: Dodd: "I wonder which of the Republicans John prefers to Hillary?” Read full statement here. HALPERIN'S TAKE: "Edwards seems to be benefiting from the hostility, while Clinton seems to be suffering." Permalink
Clinton Question Plantee Speaks to CNN: I Wasn't Alone
IA college student gives details of how it happened and says at least one other person was also coached. Claims campaign asked her to stop talking to the media (but doesn't name names). Plus: Tip controversy waitress still claims Clinton left no gratuity in IA sandwich shop. And Slate on Clinton: "Either her luck is smashing, or she's fibbing." Permalink
Bush Says Social Security Failure His Biggest Disappointment
In Tuesday interview with Fox Business Network says “I'm sorry it didn't happen...I wish Congress wasn't so risk-averse on the issue.” Watch video above. Read excerpts here. Permalink
Thompson Pushes for Military Expansion, Modernization
In speech at the Citadel in SC Tuesday, calls for more spending on defense. Read more about his "four pillars" for a stronger military. Plus: Thompson Tells NBC's "Today" the U.S. didn't know what it was getting into on Iraq. Click above for video. And: Says in South Carolina radio interview says he'd cut social spending to beef up defense. Listen here. Permalink
Edwards Flashes Populist Side on Health Care in New IA Spot
In second IA TV ad, vows to strip coverage from Congress, cabinet unless universal health care is approved in first six months. Click above to watch. Clinton campaign responds: "Edwards...says he'll get it done by employing an unconstitutional tactic." Full statement here. Another sally from Team Edwards: Clinton "defends health care for politicians while millions of Americans and their families go without care." Permalink
Clinton Camp Does Pre-Debate Fundraising Push
Letter to supporters from campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle asks for $1 million in donations by 8 pm ET Thurs. Read letter here. Permalink
"I'm Not Interested in Kneecapping Hillary Clinton"
Obama spills his "secret strategy" to New Hampshire voters. It's no secret, though, to the "well-connected Chicago political consultant" who tells the Washington Post, "The one thing I don't know that Barack has proven is, can he take a punch?" And it's no secret to Obama supporter Bill Daley, who says about his candidate's 2004 Senate race: "He wasn't tested. No one laid a glove on him." And it's definitely no secret to Michelle Obama, who tells MSNBC, "If Barack wants to be a different kind of leader, then his approach to victory has to be different." Watch video above. Permalink
Evening News Roundup
ABC-- Jake Tapper on Thompson's NRLC endorsement, which surprised some conservatives due to his opposition to a federal amendment banning abortions. Click above to watch a portion. CBS-- Brief political wrap-up, including Thompson's military address and new Edwards health care ad. Jeff Greenfield examines why media tend to "hyperventilate" over political minutiae. NBC-- No reports. Permalink
Paul Supporter Buys Full-Page USAT Ad
Wealthy Mass. backer unaffiliated with campaign to run ad touting candidate’s small government, anti-tax positions next week. Permalink
Nutmeg State Thinks Dodd Should Quit
Roll Call: 70% of Conn. voters say senator should drop out. Permalink
Obama Attacks Clinton on Trade
In front of IA's UAW, suggests she's having it both ways. "You don't just suddenly wake up and say NAFTA is a terrible thing when you were for it before." Permalink
Rep. Barney Frank Picks Clinton
Influential Mass. Congressman gets on board. Permalink
CNN: Romney Spending $85K a Day on Ads
Spent $10.2 million to date-- a new record-- mainly in NH, IA, SC. Far outpacing all rivals. Permalink
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