McCain campaign to cut back on staff

By LIZ SIDOTI, Associated Press Writer Wed Apr 11, 8:57 PM ET
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record)'s troubled presidential campaign is eliminating some non-senior staff positions and cutting some consultants' contracts.

The Arizona senator's campaign characterized the moves as "minor adjustments" that are part of an overall effort to revamp its fundraising office and budgeting operation.
McCain ordered a financial overhaul after he reported raising only $12.5 million from January through March, third behind his top GOP rivals, Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani.

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Fred Thompson says he has cancer

First it was Rudy, then Mrs Edwards, now Thompson. Will voters care?


Fred Thompson says he has cancer
By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer 15 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Republican Fred Thompson, the actor-politician who is considering a bid for president, said Wednesday he was diagnosed with lymphoma more than two years ago but the cancer shouldn't affect his life expectancy.

In an interview with Fox News Channel's Neil Cavuto, the former Tennessee senator, 64, said doctors discovered that he had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. He said the disease is in remission with no illness or symptoms.

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Giuliani Leads GOP Field

April 10, 2007
Giuliani Leads GOP Field; McCain Support Down in Latest Trial Heat
Thompson maintains third-place showing
by Jeffrey M. Jones

GALLUP NEWS SERVICE
PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup Poll of rank-and-file Republicans' preferences for their party's 2008 presidential nomination shows Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the large field of candidates. John McCain continues to place second, but with his lowest level of support to date. Fred Thompson and Newt Gingrich tie for third place.

Of the leading candidates, Giuliani is rated the most positively by Republicans and by all Americans. McCain's image is also mostly positive. Gingrich has a positive image among Republicans but a negative one among the general population, while Thompson and Mitt Romney are largely unknown.

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http://www.galluppoll.com/content/Default.aspx?ci=27160&VERSION=p

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