Archive - October 23, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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Civility, Concord in Long Beach

Bipartisan talk of democracy, fundraising, pets, and how to maintain a support system and balance on the campaign trail. And hugs all around at the end. Associated Press. Plus: On CNN, Shriver talks about the influence of these women in the presidential race. Watch clip below:

Thompson Unfurls Immigration Plan in Florida

His first major policy proposal calls for tighter border security, enforcing existing laws. Associated Press Read the full plan. Romney, Giuliani camps respond. Thompson campaign chief goes on offensive, says other candidates ignored laws and "went so far as to recruit illegal immigrants." Read his email message.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Hits Airwaves for Obama

In new S.C. radio ad, Jackson says Obama has "taken up the torch" of his famous father. Listen to the ad here, and read the script here.

Newsweek: Clinton to Get Big Labor Nod

AFSCME will back her, Fineman claims, like they backed B. Clinton in '92. Plus: Tony Blair says America's ready for a female president, but makes no endorsement.

Romney Mistakes "Obama" for "Osama"

Slip goes beyond the campaign trail norm. Associated Press Obama dismisses gaffe with a dart: "I don't pay too much attention to Mitt Romney." New York Times Plus: McCain told workers of a weapons factory in New Hampshire Tuesday that if he catches bin Laden he "will shoot him with your products." Boston Globe

Will the Dog Eat the Romney Dog Food?

WashPost's Balz looks at whether the candidate wears well. Plus: The Romney endorsement that wasn't? A prominent preacher partially retracts.

Giuliani Ignores Conservative Question

Dodged question about his conservative views Tuesday, telling voter it's about more than "just an ideology." Plus: Takes credit for handing N.Y. City Hall to Republican Bloomberg.

Ex-Thompson Adviser Jumps to McCain

Thompson's former NH chair Dan Hughes now with McCain's operation in the state. Fox News Plus: Thompson media consultant Nelson Warfield leaves campaign saying “it became clear that the media team didn’t have room for my approach to advertising.” The Caucus

NYT Magazine Cover: "The Evangelical Crackup"

David D. Kirkpatrick writes in this week's mag about how the movement fell apart so quickly.

Senate Biz Keeps McCain from NH

Campaign announces he's canceled his New Hampshire events tomorrow to vote on an appeals court judge nomination. Update: Maybe Obama too. Associated Press.

Pew Poll: Dems Recognized More in Race

81% of the public can name a Democratic candidate unprompted, while 59% could name any Republican candidate. Pew Research Center, 12:39 PM

2.4 Million Tune In to GOP Debate

Sunday showdown the 6th highest-rated debate so far. TV Newser, 11:30 AM

He's BAAAACK!

McCain scores Romney, Giuliani on national security experience as he registers for NH primary. Plus, McCain says he'd shoot -- joking, of course -- Bin Laden with a Smith and Wesson.

Cali Electoral Vote Change Redux

Another Giuliani tie? New York Daily News, 11:23 AM

Clinton Vows Executive Power Review

Tells The Guardian she may reverse Bush/Cheney "power grab" as president and blasts administration's approach to terrorism. Plus: Listen to the interview here.