California backs early presidential primary Feb five
California moved the 2008 presidential primary to February 5 after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill, aligning with a push toward a single mega primary day. The action places California at the forefront of a possible nationwide early schedule, drawing widespread attention from campaigns seeking momentum.
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California primaries shift early states up front
The piece notes early wins in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina heightening Feb. 5 contest importance. Analysts caution California’s move could regionalize contests, forcing campaigns to juggle money and strategy while races surge in the living room phase. Schwarzenegger eyes Feb. 5 primary to restore California influence.
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McCain Aims to Reignite Momentum on Bus Tour
Arizona Senator John McCain kicked off a two day Iowa stop on his Straight Talk Express bus seeking to regain momentum after a weak start. He brushed aside polls showing Giuliani ahead and compared the early campaign phase to spring training while stressing groundwork on Capitol Hill and fundraising. He cautioned voters about Iraq policy shaping Bush legacy and defended his stance as unchanged.
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Clinton says she'd keep soldiers in Iraq
Clinton warns that pulling out troops too soon could create a failed state used by terrorists to strike America. She says some U S forces would remain north of Baghdad to confront al Qaida, with numbers to be determined by conditions on the ground. Her stance mirrors debate within the Democratic field including Barack Obama.
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