Subject: HRC IA Daily Rundown 12.23.07
From: "Christopher Chase" <[email-masked]>
To: "Christopher Chase" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:55:05 -0500

HRC Iowa Daily Rundown

Sunday, December 23, 2007

 

I. Must Read

*	Beaumont in the DM Register noted Democrats' ramp up of electability message.
*	Glover in the WCF Courier and the Muscatine Journal discussed BHO's criticism of Edwards's Senate experience and the support Edwards receives from 527s.
*	Glover in the WCF Courier, Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Marshalltown Times Repubican and Muscatine Journal reported Edwards's statements that his supports would go to the caucuses.
*	Tibbetts in the WCF Courier and the Ames Tribune provided candidate Fred Thompson.
*	The QC Times announced its endorsement of HRC.

II. Clips

HRC Iowa Clips:

*	Jacobs in the Des Moines Register reported on WJC's visit to West Des Moines and Boone and WJC's remarks in support of HRC.  Jacobs also detailed contributions from outside organizations in support of HRC.
*	Boshart in the Des Moines Register noted WJC's discussion of HRC's vision in West Ds Moines yesterday.
*	HRC said we don't vote for advisers in response to Obama's claim that WJC's foreign policy advisers were backing him, the Quad City Times reported. 
*	HRC spoke to a group of women in Manchester, the Quad City Times reported. 
*	WJC addressed a group of undecided voters, the Quad City Times wrote. 
*	Article in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald about a future appearance by HRC in Dubuque.
*	Abell in the Burlington Hawk Eye discussed the HCFP campaign stop in Columbus Junction where WJC telephoned in because of the weather and the HRC events the previous day.
*	Meyer in the Muscatine Journal noted the campaign stop in Columbus Junction by Gov. Kulongoski and Vilsack in support of HRC and the telephone appearance from WJC.
*	Pitt in the WCF Courier and the  Muscatine Journal reported on the campaign visit from Gov. Kulongosi , Vilsack, and the phone call from WJC, where they spoke in support of HRC and her positions on health care and returning Veterans.

In Democrat Clips:

*	Petroski in the DM Register noted Richardson volunteers are beginning to stream into the state from New Mexico.
*	Clayworth in the DM Register noted many people fear the assassination of political leaders like BHO and HRC.
*	Roos in the DM Register covered BHO's promise to instill strong trade agreements.
*	The CR Gazette reported BHO's criticism of JRE's new ads running in Iowa.
*	Boshart in the CR Gazette noted Richardson's criticism of Congress for being weak in challenging President Bush on a timetable for Iraq troop withdrawl.
*	Binegar in the CR Gazette noted Dodd's appeal to Coralville residents that they give him a "good look."
*	Lynch in the CR Gazette noted JRE's claim he feels momentum again in the Iowa Caucuses.
*	An article in the Omaha World Herald noted BHO's claim JRE doesn't "walk the walk."
*	Edwards promised to fight health insurance and drug companies, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen. 
*	Edwards wants Congress to create a $100 billion economic cushion, wrote the AP, Mason City Globe Gazette, and the Quad City Times.
*	Fouhy in the WCF Courier, Burlington Hawk Eye, and Muscatine Journal observed Biden's thoughts on the campaign and him belief that they will have unexpected momentum heading in to the caucus.
*	Burns in the Carroll Times Herald reported on Biden's remarks on Iraq.
*	Leys in the Des Moines Register discussed Edwards' request that 527's stop airing advertisements in support of his candidacy.
*	Eby in the WCF Courier reported on Edwards's appearance with supporters who he had helped with health care issues and represented in court.
*	Aronsen in the Ames Tribune discussed Edwards's visit to Nevada where he spoke aobut health care issues.
*	Lorentzen in the WCF Courier and the Muscatine Journal noted Edwards's argument that the federal government needs to be prepared to spend $100 billion dollars to help improve the economy.
*	Horlyk in the Le Mars Daily Sentinel reported Edwards's visit to Lemars where he discussed health care and poverty issues.  Horlyk also covered reporter Glover's remarks on the democratic caucuses.
*	Miller in the Burlington Hawk Eye noted BHO's remarks on energy policy, foreign policy including Iraq,  health care and immigration.
*	Shea in the Ft. Dodge Messenger discussed BHO's interview with the Messenger where he discussed Iran, fuel efficiency and the mortgage crisis.
*	Article in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil about upcoming BHO event on Sunday.
*	Petroski in the Des Moines Register observed that Richardson is going to receive help for the caucus from 300 volunteers in New Mexico.
*	Zientara in the Muscatine Journal noted Richardson's appearance in Ames where Richardson discussed the war in Iraq.
*	A LTE in the CR Gazette stated Biden has the necessary foreign policy experience to be president.  A LTE in the Burlington Hawk Eye from a union worker was in support of Edwards.  A LTE in the Burlington Hawk Eye from an Edwards supporter noted their canvassing experience.  A LTE in the Muscatine Journal compared JRE to FDR.  A LTE in the Burlington Hawk Eye compared Obama to JFK.

In GOP Clips:

·         Lavigne in the DM Register noted Huckabee's claim that a victory for him in Iowa would ensure Iowa's first in the nation status.

·         Theobald in the DM Register explored whether Thompson's late efforts in Iowa will pay off.

·         DM Register wrote that Huckabee focused on the importance of the message, and not money, in a speech this weekend. 

·         DM Register reported that Thompson cancelled his events on Saturday because of the weather. 

·         The Omaha World Herald noted Romney's claim that Huckabee "flunked Reagan 101."

·         Dubuque Telegraph Herald noted Huckabee's comment that he will remain at the top even though the other candidates have spent much more. 

·         Ft. Dodge Messenger reported that Thompson touted him self as a "true conservative" who can protect American values. 

·         Muscatine Journal reported that Thompson is on a last minute push to rally votes after Tancredo dropped out and endorsed Romney. 

·         Muscatine Journal Huckabee's views on immigration, school curriculum, and the military. 

·         Carroll Times Herald outlined a question/answer session with Huckabee. 

·         Le Mars Daily Sentinel reported that Democrats, Independents, and unregistered voters can vote in the Republican primary. 

·         A LTE in the CR Gazette stated Thompson is "refreshingly honest."  A LTE in the CR Gazette noted McCain is "right to speak out about U.S. use of torture."  

In the Blogs:

*	Register blog post indicated that AFSCME members plan to disavow themselves from a flyer some believe is misleading. 
*	Biden asked voters to remember his credentials when voting, Iowa Politics wrote. 
*	State Reps. Dennis Cohoon and Eric Palmer endorsed Biden, according to Bleeding Heartland. 
*	Dodd is aiming for a third or fourth finish in Iowa, the Iowa Independent reported Bleeding Heartland post by Woods noted that Biden picked up two more legislator endorsements - State Rep. Dennis Cohoon of Burlington and Eric Palmer of Oskaloosa. 
*	Deeth post on Iowa Independent discussed Dodd's Iowa City stop where he stated that third or fourth would be a good showing in Iowa, but "first is best."
*	Century of the Common Iowan post included a list compiled by the Time's Mark Halperin of things that Edwards has going for him in Iowa. 
*	Henderson post on Radio Iowa reported that Obama raked Edwards over outside group that purchased ad time to promote Edwards. 
*	Edwards responded to Obama's criticism of the 527 ads by saying that he found out about it at the same time the media did, according to the Iowa Independent
*	A Radio Iowa post noted Obama's statement that Edwards is "inconsistent" on campaign finances and ethics. 
*	An Century of the Common Iowan post included a clip from an Obama event where he stated that the government should be lifting barriers off the shoulders of people so they can live out their dreams. 
*	An Iowa Independent post by Lindsey covered Huckabee event in Johnson County, Iowa's Democratic stronghold.
*	A DM Register blog post revealed that eBay CEO Meg Whitman is in Iowa for Romney. 

In the Field: 

*	An Article in the WCF Courier discussed Richardson's plans on mental health, Obama's attack on the AFSCME health care mailing, and Romney's inaccurate attack on Huckabee's drug policies in Arkansas. 
*	An article in the Ames Tribune outlined the caucusing process and local precinct locations.
*	An article in the Muscatine Journal reported the significance and process of the caucus.
*	The Le Mars Daily Sentinel printed a how-to-caucus guide.
*	A LTE in the DM Register argued for the rights of Iowa college students to caucus.  A LTE in the Burlington Hawk Eye encouraged everyone to attend caucus.  

 

III. Op-Ed & Editorials

*	An opinion piece in the DM Register noted voters discontent with campaign phone calls.
*	An Op-Ed by Rep. Ron Paul in CR Gazette noted spending in Washington must be controlled and stated an out-of-control federal government is the biggest problem facing Iowans today.
*	An Op-Ed by HRC in CR Gazette discussed her universal health care plan.
*	An Op-Ed by John McCain in CR Gazette noted the number one duty of the next president will be to protect our nation from enemies.
*	An Op-Ed by Richardson in the CR Gazette stated there is no military solution in Iraq.
*	An editorial in the CR Gazette asked people to "pause the PlayStation and focus on the Iowa caucuses."
*	Hart in the CR Gazette opined the media is too often poll obsessed and rarely focuses on strategy.
*	An editorial in the CR Gazette questioned why Iowa is the first presidential nominating state.
*	An editorial in the Omaha World Herald stated the '70s live on in the '08 race through Arkansas connections,
*	A guest column by JRE in Council Bluffs Nonpareil discussed his plan to end the War in Iraq.
*	Eby in the Ames Tribune noted that the one thing that's a sure bet is that nothing is a sure bet on caucus night. 

SCHEDULES

HRC:  

*	HRC and WJC will attend church services at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 805 Adams St., Waterloo, IA 50703. She will also visit the Iowa Veterans Home,1301 Summit St., Marshalltown, IA 50158. She will attend "Holidays with Hillary" event at Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Dubuque, IA 52001

Democrats:  

·         Obama plans a Meet and Greet at Nodaway Valley High School at 410 N.W. Second Street, Greenfield, IA 50849 and at C.G. Therkildsen Activity Center, 706 Victoria St. Harlan, IA 51537. He will also do a rally at Thomas Jefferson High School, 2501 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.

*	Dodd plans to do a "12 Days of Results" tour event (results for financial security) in Burlington; hold a "Results Matter" community forum in Iowa City, Fairfield, Burlington, and Clinton.

 

 
Christopher Chase
Press Assistant
Iowans for Hillary -- Hillary Clinton for President
715 E. 2nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
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