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BOTH SIDES NOW
Edwards campaign, RNC dueling videos mock Clinton debate perf. Edwards video here: Permalink
Huckabee Stirs Mormon Issue
Says Romney's faith should be a campaign issue, and won't say if Mormons are "real Christians." Permalink
Obama Slams Clinton for Playing Gender Card
Criticizes frontrunner on NBC's "Today" for "don't pick on me" defense. More: "...I didn't come out and say, 'Look, I'm being hit on because I look different from the rest of the folks on the stage.'" Permalink
John Edwards' Moment?
With his debate performance and new Iowa ad, TIME's Jay Newton-Small says the candidate could be gathering momentum. Plus: TIME's Karen Tumulty writes about Mitt Romney's defining moment. Permalink
Cancer Group: Giuliani Ad Misleads
Figures cited in NH radio ad not used fairly, says American Cancer Society. Number also challenged by NY Times' Krugman. Also: Giuliani calls Obama's Iran remarks in NY Times "extraordinary," "irresponsible" and "naïve." Obama campaign strikes back with 9/11 and Kerik oppo. Read it here. Permalink
Obama Remembers: It's The Economy, Stupid
New New Hampshire ad spotlights the middle class. Watch it above. Read the script here. Permalink
Romney Plays the Expectations Game
Radio Iowa: Says 3rd in Iowa would be just fine. Permalink
Richardson Does Playboy
Tells the magazine in December interview: “Yeah, I swear. Yeah, I smoke a cigar occasionally. Yeah, I make mistakes. The American people should know who I am." Permalink
Clinton-Obama Iran Showdown Looming?
She has signed a new letter; he has new legislation. Says someone in the Obama camp: "Hillary thinks she can turn back the clock on her vote by signing onto letters and make statements backing away from Kyl-Lieberman." Read the full statement to The Page here. Also: Obama talks Iran in yet another New York Times interview. Consults notes to contrast with Clinton. Transcript of interview. Preview of Sunday New York Times Magazine story on Obama's foreign policy. Permalink
They Aren't Saying "Boo" in Clintonland
Sweet Democratic state Senator Lou D'Allesandro (NH) gives coveted endorsement to Clinton. Permalink
Nashua Telegraph (sort of) Comes to Clinton's Defense, Slaps Russert
Ed board sympathizes with Clinton. Video of answer that started immigration/drivers license flap. Plus: Des Moines Register signed editorial defends Clinton's immigration position Permalink
It's All About Her, Part XXXVI
Thompson doubts her diplomatic ability, while the Edwards campaign still waits for "a yes or no answer." Rival Democrat's strategist: She's acting like an "aggrieved victim." Battle stations: Clinton camp launches new appeal for donations, and the New York Post highlights another controversy surrounding a Clinton donor. Permalink
"Draft Gore" Airs Ad in NH
"Call him. Write him," urges ad running in NH, national cable. Permalink
Inevitable No More?
41 SPEAKS: George H.W. Bush Says Clinton No Longer Has Nomination in the Bag Fox News Sunday has the story. More: Gingrich downgrades Clinton from 80% chance to 50%. Permalink
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