GOP NATIONAL COMMITTEE KEEPS UP MONEY LEAD OVER DEMS

The RNC enjoyed a more than $2 million fundraising edge over the DNC in September. The RNC raised $5.8 million in September, compared to $3.7 million for the DNC.

THOMPSON STIRS RIVALS WITH IMMIGRATION PLAN

Fred Thompson has a tough plan to curb illegal immigration. Thompson wants to strip federal funds from cities and states that do not report illegal immigrants. Thompson calls his first principle "No Amnesty". Senator Thompson also calls for stronger laws forcing employers to verify that workers are not illegal immigrants, for a more rigorous system to track who is coming in and out of the country, and for increased prosecution of smugglers who bring illegal immigrants across the Mexican border.

BOBBY RISES IN LOUISIANA

Ed Morrissey of Captain's Quarters has a good post about Bobby Jindal, the newly elected Governor of Louisiana. He is a rising star in the Republican party.

RUDY RUNS RIGHT

Salena Zito thinks Rudy Giuliani is trying to convince rock ribbed conservatives to take another look at his candidacy.