Archive - October 15, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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Politics up to the Minute

Obama Denounces "Triangulation and Poll-Driven Politics"

In Wisconsin, the Illinois Senator makes an obvious reference to Bill Clinton. And the Clinton campaign pounces back with this: "The fact is that most Americans believe Bill Clinton was a good president who moved the country forward."

Edwards Gets 10 SEIU State Endorsements, Obama Gets 2

Edwards lands Iowa, California, Washington, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia and Oregon. Obama gets Illinois, Indiana. Associated Press, 4:10 PM

Clinton Gets Kathy Sullivan, Chafee Hints at Backing Obama

Another lady get, as the influential former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair endorses Clinton. Also: In an interview, the former Rhode Island Sen. sounds like he's leaning toward Obama.

Clinton Takes Ladies Week to New Hampshire

Check out Clinton on "The View" Monday, responding to Michelle Obama's comments: Chief Strategist Mark Penn's campaign memo explains why the frontrunner is focused on women. HALPERIN'S TAKE: "One of the many challenges..."

Top Bob Jones University Official to Endorse Romney

Dean Robert R. Taylor voices his support, per the Wall Street Journal. Washington Wire, 1:34 PM

McCain Says “Si” to Univision Debate and Iowa Caucuses

Says he will attend rescheduled 12/9 Miami forum — over to you, Thompson, Romney, and Giuliani. And, the Politico reports, he is sending out pricey direct mail piece in Iowa.

Clinton Airs New South Carolina Radio Ad

A 60-second spot titled "Children" talks about health care, education. Listen to it here.

Romney "Threw Me Under His Campaign Bus"

Larry Craig tells Matt Lauer how he feels about Mitt Romney and about his own arrest in interview to air Tuesday. Update: He also appeals Minn. judge's ruling Monday.

Romney Leads Pack in Political Ads

He's placed 10,893 ads on television and radio so far this year, running nearly 17 times more ads than Rudy Giuliani. WSJ Washington Wire, 11:25 AM

Thompson's Plan to Cut Social Security Benefits...

...for future retirees has not been addressed by opponents...yet... Boston Globe, 11:04 AM

WOLF'S WORLD

Blitzer’s “Situation Room” switches with Lou Dobbs...will run 4pm-7pm ET starting 11/5...and, per a CNN release, Blitzer to moderate debates galore.

Nomination Calendar Madness

Filing period starts Monday for New Hampshire presidential ballot. Salon's Walter Shapiro explains the Granite State primary date state of play brilliantly. The Quad City Times bashes Michigan (and nudges Clinton).

New York Magazine: Obama Wants to Get Along, Clinton Wants to Win

Lessons from law school. Obama (Harvard) and Clinton (Yale): "Took them by storm, and were, in turn, transformed by them." New York Magazine, 9:55 AM

Giuliani: Earth Is Prepared for Alien Attack

Reassures boy at New Hampshire town meeting. MSNBC: "Giuliani tough on taxes and aliens, the E.T. kind."

McCain: Put Asterisk on Bonds' Record

On Dan Patrick’s nationally syndicated sports radio talk show Monday: “I don’t say that I would legislate it, but I would advocate it.” Des Moines Register, 9:25 AM