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Nov 26, 2007 5:16 PM CST

Brothel Owner Backs Paul

GOP hopeful gets some X-rated support

(Newser) - Ron Paul found himself on the respectable side of a brothel last week, when the Republican presidential hopeful earned the endorsement of the owner of Reno's Moonlite BunnyRanch. MSNBC anchor Tucker Carlson surprised Paul by engineering the nod, arriving in a limousine with Dennis Hof and two “celebrity prostitutes,...

Rudy's Won the Pundit Primary

Nov 18, 2007 11:53 AM CST

Rudy's Won the Pundit Primary

The conservative rush to back Giuliani isn't good for the cause, says National Review

(Newser) - Conservative pundits have piled on to the Rudy Giuliani bandwagon in greater numbers and with more naked boosterism than in previous primary races, writes the National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru—who happens to prefer McCain. Why all the Rudy love—and willingness to forgive his weaknesses? Many right-wing journos live...

Pat's Nod Gives License to Pull Rudy Lever

Nov 8, 2007 1:30 PM CST

Pat's Nod Gives License to Pull Rudy Lever

But press overstates endorsement power, Salon scribe says

(Newser) - Pat Robertson’s endorsement will undoubtedly help Rudy Giuliani snag conservative votes, but the televangelist's nod can only do so much to help the pro-choice divorcé, writes Salon’s Walter Shapiro—and Rudy may be satisfied with that. The aging evangelical has granted permission for those already attracted to Rudy...

Robertson Backs Rudy; Brownback, McCain

Nov 7, 2007 10:20 AM CST

Robertson Backs Rudy; Brownback, McCain

Mitt's the loser as religious right lines up

(Newser) - Two Christian leaders took sides in the GOP primary today: Pat Robertson chose Rudy Giuliani and Sam Brownback went for John McCain. The far-right electorate has been generally despondent about its primary choices, and the endorsements are seen as major coups for socially liberal Giuliani and down-but-not-out McCain, Politico reports.

Edwards Scores Iowa Labor Nod

Oct 15, 2007 6:04 PM CDT

Edwards Scores Iowa Labor Nod

1 million service workers in 9 other states support third-place hopeful

(Newser) - Iowa service workers backed John Edwards today, and their huge 650,000-member California branch followed suit along with 8 other chapters. SEIU's support gives Edwards about 1 million possible foot soldiers and attendees in his make-it-or-break-it drive for an upset victory at the Iowa caucus. Endorsements from other sizable SEIU...

Jesse Backs Barack

Mar 30, 2007 1:13 PM CDT

Jesse Backs Barack

Obama picks up key endorsement

(Newser) - Jesse's backing Barack, despite his long friendship with the Clintons, the civil rights veteran told the AP yesterday. "He's got my vote," Jackson said, dismissing suggestions that he might feel obligated to support Hillary. "It's not awkward at all," he said, adding, "I...