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October 22nd, 2007 at 12:31 pm

Republican presidential debate

Liability reform provided an early flashpoint last night, with Giuliani assailing Fred Thompson’s Senate voting record and Sen. Thompson offering a federalism defense. (Althouse, Oct. 21)(more; ritual disclaimer). More: the Giuliani site is hitting Thompson hard on the issue.

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