Quick '08 Update

- Barack Obama delivered a speech today in D.C. where outlined his plan to "fight global terrorism." Obama was introduced by Lee Hamilton, Vice Chairman of the 9/11 Commission.

- Fresh off the heels of the release of his health care plan, Rudy Giuliani criticized the Democratic candidates' plans, saying they would lead to socialized medicine.

- Chris Cillizza from The Fix takes a good look at Fred Thompson's fundraising numbers, which continue to be a point of discussion regarding his viability as a candidate.

- Speaking at a union conference, Hillary Clinton gave a huge shout-out to teachers in Iowa, pledging to make up for the "respect shortage" they face.

- According to the AP, Sam Brownback isn't satisfied with the statement Mike Huckabee's campaign released over a Huckabee supporter's comment about Brownback's Catholicism.

- Tonight, Chris Dodd will appear on "The O'Reilly Factor" to "stand up to its host, Bill O'Reilly, for his unfair attacks on progressive bloggers." Not a bad move, as the YearlyKos Convention kicks off tomorrow.

- While praising its existence, Mitt Romney said that the Department of Homeland Security is inefficient and in need of major restructuring. Further distancing himself from the Bush administration, Romney took a jab at the health care system by saying, "The last thing I want is the guys managing the Katrina cleanup managing my health care system.”

- The Richardson campaign released a new TV ad on clean energy. Check it out below:

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