Would include "weaker military" and "family values in shambles" rooms, Romney says in off-the-cuff joke. Permalink
Though many believe S.C. primary is Thompson's to lose, per NYT. "He’s got our traditional values at heart," voter says. Earlier: Romney airs Spanish radio ad in South Fla. Listen here. Permalink
"This is not what congressional leaders promised when they took control of Congress earlier this year..." Wash Post Read the president's statement and White House talking points. Permalink
Playing to win (or place or show) in the Hawkeye State with new direct mail piece on "consistent conservative" theme, Politico reports. Permalink
Voters will favor more conservative candidates, former governor says. Associated Press Permalink
...over Clinton in general election showdown. But Jim Bopp still goes after Brownback for meeting with Giuliani Thursday. Talking Points Memo Permalink
Anti-taxer Pat Toomey and columnist Krauthammer are not impressed. USA Today American Spectator raises questionable ethics. WSJ's John Fund's take here. Permalink
Nod at Friday's rally with Obama comes after Hillary and Bill Clinton directly lobbied for his support. Permalink
Union Leader: New Hampshire Secretary of State Gardner: Moves by Iowa, Michigan make a pre-Christmas primary less likely. Dem Congressional leaders growing impatient. Politico Permalink
Per the New York Times, battling statements and experts. Slate: Huckabee sides with McCain. Permalink
St. Pete Times: Republican nomination could hinge on Florida outcome. Permalink
Paul's aides confirm NH blitz: more money, more campaign stops, and more courting (he hopes) of anti-war Dems. The Hill Plus: He mails 12-page pamphlet to NH Republicans. "A true friend of freedom..." Permalink
"I have been a fan and I remain a fan of the Yankees. No changes, no looking to curry favor with anybody else." Politico To the tune of Elvis Costello and the comedy of Billy Crystal, Clinton raises $1.5m and says she'll end Bush's "war on science." Plus, the NY Daily News blogs the entire event, and features her entire speech. Permalink
Says he does things his own way because of life experiences. Also mentions how his children have affected his political decisions. Watch video above. Permalink
NH voter who cornered Romney on medicinal marijuana use early Oct. showed up again Thursday, and says he's not going to stop until he gets a sufficient answer. Check out his video of his first encounter above. Permalink
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