 November 15, 2007
Posted: 05:54 AM ET
For the latest, breaking political news, check for updates throughout the day on the CNN Political Ticker http://www.cnn.com/ticker. All politics, all the time. Making News Today… Viva Las Vegas The seven Democratic presidential candidates are in Las Vegas tonight for the CNN/Nevada Democratic Party Presidential Debate. This is the first event in the West to be sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee. Tune into CNN and keep checking back to CNN Politics and the CNN Political Ticker throughout the day and night for the latest on this historic event. *** Showdown in Vegas: Dems prepare for Nevada debate LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — The real action in Las Vegas Thursday night won't be at the high-dollar tables along the Strip. The real action will be at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. That's where CNN and the Nevada Democratic Party will host a presidential debate at 5 p.m. (8 p.m. ET). So why Nevada? When it comes to the race for the White House, the Silver State isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Candidates trudging through the snow in Iowa and New Hampshire are the most obvious images. Full Story – CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser *** The Nevada caucuses: a crap shoot LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — Campaign staffers, pols, and political junkies are all trying to game out the importance of the Democratic caucuses here in Nevada. If one candidate (read Hillary Clinton) scoops up wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, will Nevada simply rubberstamp her march to victory? Or if Iowa and New Hampshire spit out different winners could the 11 days (sorry Michigan) between the presumed first-in-the-nation primary and the Silver State caucuses determine who wins the nomination before the race turns back East to South Carolina? Full Story – CNN Senior Political Producer Sasha Johnson *** Giuliani, Clinton tied in Nevada WASHINGTON (CNN) — Nevada has been a swing state in past presidential elections, and it looks like that might happen again in 2008. A new CNN/Opinion Research Poll released Thursday shows that if the general election were held today, a match-up between New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the Silver State would be too close to call. Giuliani would receive 47 percent, compared to 46 percent for Clinton – a statistical dead heat given the poll’s 2.5 percent margin of error. Giuliani is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, while Clinton is running for the Democratic presidential nomination. But Clinton would fare much better if former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney wins the GOP nomination, according to the poll. Clinton receives 51 percent, to Romney’s 42 percent. The poll of 1,675 registered voters in Nevada was taken over the weekend. – CNN Associate Producer Lauren Kornreich *** Hastert to announce resignation WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is expected to announce Thursday on the House floor that he is retiring from Congress, a senior aide to the congressman told CNN Wednesday. The aide said that Hastert will announce his plans to retire tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in an address on the House floor. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office provided the floor time to the former speaker to address his colleagues. "His plan is to make his farewell address tomorrow on the House floor," the aide said. "He is then going to decide at some point this year when he will step down." Full Story – CNN’s Dana Bash and Deirdre Walsh *** Las Vegas mayor visits the Situation Room LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — While out in Las Vegas in preparation for CNN's Democratic presidential debate on Thursday, Wolf Blitzer took the opportunity to sit down with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. Watch Goodman discuss the Democratic and Republican presidential contenders, the political issues that are important to Las Vegas voters, and how Sin City handles illegal immigration when a third of its population is Latino, according to Goodman. VIDEO *** Crowley: A look at Nevada voters LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley reports from Las Vegas. She provides a look at who Nevada voters are and how they're stepping up to the plate now that the Silver State is one of a handful of early primary states sanctioned by both national parties. Crowley also reports on how Nevada may be up for grabs in the 2008 presidential election. VIDEO *** The Best Political Team wants you CNN is looking for an associate political editor with strong editing and reporting skills to help the network cover the historic 2008 elections. Primary responsibilities will be to edit and write for the CNN Political Ticker, as well as serve as an off-air reporter. Previous television experience is not required, but strong newswriting ability and experience covering politics are a must. Full Story =========================================================== Compiled by Lindsey Pope New York Times: In Las Vegas, Chance for Clinton to Undo Damage Washington Post: The Silver State's Golden Opportunity USA Today: Latino Votes Will Be On Debaters' Minds In Vegas Las Vegas Sun: How The Debate Will Work: Secret 100 Will Get A Shot At Quizzing Candidates Financial Times: Clinton In Fight To Hold Off Obama LA Times: Nevada Not Feeling The Campaign Love Des Moines Register: Candidates Commit To Register Debates Washington Post: The Icebergs Ahead For the Democrats Washington Post: Clinton's Rivals Adopt More Partisan Approach Chicago Tribune's The Swamp: Lining Up In Las Vegas: Clinton Owns The House New Hampshire Union-Leader: John Distaso's Granite Status: NH Still Waiting On Michigan San Francisco Chronicle: Obama Pitches Youth, Technology At Google Gathering NY Sun: Obama: Clinton Health Plan Doomed by Secrecy New York Times: In ’60s, Romney, Searching and Earnest, Set His Path Quad City Times: Rivals Chide Romney on Health Care Plan Washington Post: Inside a Kingdom of Allegiances The Times of London: Rudy Giuliani Turns On The TV At Last - But Has He Left It Too Late? NY Daily News: Rudy Giuliani Acknowledges Flaws In First TV Ad Quad City Times: Ottumwa Lawmaker Endorses Biden Boston Globe: A Dark Diagnosis Reaffirmed A Commitment LA Times: Evangelical Flocks On Their Own At The Polls New York Times: Catholic Bishops Offer Voting Guide, Allowing Some Flexibility on Issue of Abortion Chicago Tribune's The Swamp: Away In A Manger, There's Clinton And Rudy Politico: A Good Day For Obama Online AP: Obama Says He Has No Illinois Records Politico: What Would Buy Your Vote? New Hampshire Union-Leader: MTV To Tape Manchester Central Seniors About Politics NY Sun: Democrats Are Pushed To Raise $154 Million for Party LA Times' Top of the Ticket: Was That A Sigh From Down South? New York Times: With Eye on ’08, House Takes on Mortgage Rules New York Times: 8 Democrats Pose Hurdle for Children’s Health Bill Roll Call: Reid Mulls Pro Forma Sessions The Hill: Hollywood on the Hill Compiled by Lauren Kornreich and Katy Byron * Gov. Bill Richardson, Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Chris Dodd, Sen. Joe Biden, Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Rep. Dennis Kucinich square off at the CNN/Nevada Democratic Party presidential debate tonight at 8 p.m. ET. * After the debate ends, the Democratic candidates attend the Clark County Jefferson Jackson Dinner at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. * Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holds an "Ask Mitt Anything" town hall meeting focusing on the economy in Burbank, California. * Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani holds a campaign event in Tampa, Florida, and then attends a rally in The Villages. * Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee campaigns in Washington where he will attend a fundraiser and hold a press conference in Bellevue. * Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, holds a press conference in Sacramento, California. * Sen. Joe Biden, D-Delaware, attends an event at his campaign headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. * Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, addresses the Republican Chief of Staff Association in Washington, D.C. * Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards visits Harrie's Bagelmania in Las Vegas, Nevada. * Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson holds a town hall meeting at JP Morgan Chase in New York City. Later, Thompson heads to Darien, Connecticut for a reception. * Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colorado, attends a reception in Manchester, New Hampshire and a house party in Nashua. * The Senate Radio-Television Correspondents' Gallery Daybook * The House Radio-Television Correspondents' Gallery Daybook Filed under: AM Political Ticker |
 
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