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Headlines from December 1st, 2007
Thompson Supporter Jokes About Clinton Hostage Situation
"I always feel like blowing myself up after I hear Hillary Clinton speak," says former radio talk show host John Ziegler as he introduces Tennessean at California event. Permalink
The Way to Win Iowa
Essential reading: Wash Post on all the ways the Democratic campaigns are trying to reach the undecideds and rally supporters in the Hawkeye state. Permalink
Money Tide May Extend Losing Bids
Internet, other sources could fund campaigns much longer than usual. Permalink
Frank Rich and Maureen Dowd Gush Over Obama
Pair of NY Times Sunday columnists root, root, root for the away team. More bad news from Clinton's homestate paper -- all on one day: Obama makes power play to peel women votes from Clinton. Permalink
IA Christian Alliance President: Giuliani Nomination Would Bring "Bloodbath" to the Polls
Before introducing Romney at an Iowa house party, Steve Scheffler tells Iowa group: "Rudy Giuliani cannot be elected...We cannot afford to nominate somebody who's out of touch with the base." Permalink
DEMOCRATS FACE OFF IN IOWA
Saturday twin forums: Heartland Presidential Forum produced no major news, but Clinton booed over immigration answer. Read Radio Iowa's live blogging of the event here. Brown & Black Forum also produced no major news, hampered by technical problems. WashPost sees signs of Obama-Edwards peace pact -- or more. Permalink
Timesman Nagourney: 20-Minute Walk From Des Moines Marriott to Starbucks
Start of December reminds us all: winter weather will wreak havoc on candidate skeds thru 1/3. Permalink
Yepsen to Obama: These are the **IOWA** Caucuses
Influential Des Moines Register opinionmonger warns hopemonger that encouraging students from Illinois to caucus in Iowa could be a big mistake. Dodd campaign: "That may be the way politics is played in Chicago, but not in Iowa." Plus: Can out-of-state students come back into Iowa to caucus? ++ The latest: Clinton's campaign says she is "not courting out-of-staters," but out-of-state student Sarah Sunderman is listed as one of her student leaders. Permalink
Pack Your Bags!!
Des Moines travel guide, from the NY Times. Permalink
David Broder Endorses McCain-Huckabee Ticket
Sunday Washington Post column makes the case. George F. Will, not so much. Permalink
Giuliani Gets Nod of the NH Troopers Association Saturday
Law enforcement group is influential; critics will make ripped-from-the-headlines jokes. Read release here. Permalink
Giuliani Backer: Nathan Charges May "Haunt" Campaign
Former Maryland Gov. Ehrlich says Giuliani has "a lot of explaining to do" if NYPD ferried Nathan on taxpayer's dime. Update: After talking to campaign, Ehrlich goes back on the reservation. Plus: Former NYC official calls Giuliani billing explanation "so disingenuous." Earlier: Nathan’s friends and family got NY police “taxi service” in 2001, even when she was not there. Campaign calls claims "absolutely ridiculous." Permalink
Democrats Strip Michigan of Delegates
DNC leaders voted Saturday to strip Michigan of 100% of delegates, joining Florida hit with a similar penalty in August, for scheduling nominating contests before Feb. 5. Read more here. Permalink
NH Leaders: Primary Campaign Style Won't Change
Promote continuation of state's open door style of campaigning day after campaign office hostage situation. Permalink
Rove in New Iraq War Flap
Democrats challenge his account of how the nation went to war. Permalink
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