The Fix: September 9, 2007 - September 15, 2007
Clinton Scores a General's Endorsement (No, Not THAT General)
In the midst of what promises to be an extended back and forth between Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) over the war in Iraq, the Democratic frontrunner rolled out an endorsement from...
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September 15, 2007; 2:19 PM ET |
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Clinton and Senior Iowa Operative Part Ways
Angelique Pirozzi, the Iowa field director for Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), is no longer a part of the campaign -- the Clinton campaign's first senior staff departure since it reshuffled its Hawkeye State staff in June. Clinton's campaign would not...
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September 14, 2007; 5:10 PM ET |
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N.H. Senate: Shaheen's In
Former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D) made clear today that she plans to run against Sen. John Sununu (R) in 2008. Shaheen lost to Sen. Sununu in 2002. She's seeking a rematch. (AP) "I've stepped down from my position...
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September 14, 2007; 11:10 AM ET |
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The Line: 3 Governors Races to Watch
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September 14, 2007; 7:14 AM ET |
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Sen. Obama and Iraq
When Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) entered the race for president earlier this year two competing notions were immediately obvious: he was both the least (politically) experienced candidate among the frontrunners and the only one of the top-tier candidates who opposed...
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September 13, 2007; 3:01 PM ET |
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Can Mark Warner Be Beaten?
Today's decision by former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner to run for the seat being vacated by Sen. John Warner (R) has Democrats gleeful over the prospects of a pickup. Some are even predicting -- privately -- that the race...
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September 13, 2007; 10:30 AM ET |
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Sen. Clinton and Iraq
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September 12, 2007; 2:24 PM ET |
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Fix Picks: Understanding Matt Drudge
Regular readers of The Fix are familiar with our contention that Matt Drudge and his linkfest known as the Drudge Report are influential -- and growing more so -- in the world of presidential politics. So, we were very interested...
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September 12, 2007; 10:39 AM ET |
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MoveOn.org: Momentum or Menace?
The biggest news yesterday came before General David Petraeus or Ambassador Ryan Crocker uttered a single word in the hearings on progress in Iraq.And it came in the form of a newspaper ad, paid for by MoveOn.org. The ad, which...
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September 11, 2007; 12:40 PM ET |
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Hollywood Players Form Political Production Company
A group of Hollywood executives have teamed with a veteran Washington Democratic hand to create a political production company with an eye toward playing a major role in the 2008 election. Among those affiliated with First Tuesday Media, as the...
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September 11, 2007; 10:37 AM ET |
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FixCam: On Location at Post.com
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September 11, 2007; 8:50 AM ET |
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Nebraska Senate Race Shapes Up
Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) made it official today: he will retire in 2008 after two terms. "I will not seek a third term in the United States Senate, nor do I intend to be a candidate for any office in...
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September 10, 2007; 12:43 PM ET |
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Wag the Blog: Consulting the Gore-acle
In yesterday's paper, we reported that a number of the Democratic candidates have met with former Vice President Al Gore (henceforth referred to as the "Gore-acle" in this space) in hopes of winning his endorsement -- or at least wringing...
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September 10, 2007; 11:06 AM ET |
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