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Romney's Trick-or-Treat: "Hillary's House of Horrors"

Would include "weaker military" and "family values in shambles" rooms, Romney says in off-the-cuff joke. Permalink

Romney "Outworking Everybody" in S.C.

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

Bush Bashes Congress as Tax-n-Spend-n-Do-Nothing

"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

McCain Goes Postal Again in Iowa

Playing to win (or place or show) in the Hawkeye State with new direct mail piece on "consistent conservative" theme, Politico reports. Permalink

Romney: Giuliani's Support Will Fade

Voters will favor more conservative candidates, former governor says. Associated Press Permalink

Top Romney Backer: I'd Vote for Giuliani

...over Clinton in general election showdown. But Jim Bopp still goes after Brownback for meeting with Giuliani Thursday. Talking Points Memo Permalink

Some Conservatives Dismiss Huckabee

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

Columbus, OH Mayor Coleman Endorses Obama

Nod at Friday's rally with Obama comes after Hillary and Bill Clinton directly lobbied for his support. Permalink

All Signs Point to NH Primary on Jan. 8

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

Giuliani, McCain Debate the Meaning of "Torture"

Per the New York Times, battling statements and experts. Slate: Huckabee sides with McCain. Permalink

It's a Sunshine Day

St. Pete Times: Republican nomination could hinge on Florida outcome. Permalink

Paul to Begin $1.1M Ad Blitz in NH

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

Clinton Uses Birthday Bash to Bash Giuliani on Baseball

"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

Thompson Talks To "Nightline"

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

Romney Hounded by Marijuana Advocate

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