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Judge Zaps 1/15 Michigan Primary

"Unconstitutional" designation throws process into chaos. Permalink

Obama: "Politics of Hope" Doesn't Mean No Conflict

Tells Radio Iowa Wednesday: "The politics of hope has never meant that we ignore difficult problems and it certainly doesn't mean hoping that your opponents aren't going to point out contradictions or difficulties in your record." Plus: He was an hour late to Tuesday Cedar Rapids event because pilot flew to Des Moines. Where was the Secret Service?? He later jokes: "We just overflew the runway by 150 miles...." Permalink

Kerik Indictment Believed Imminent

NY Times says prosecutors will request indictment on Thursday for ex-Giuliani associate on tax fraud, corruption and other charges. Plus: Possible Friday arraignment. Permalink

Edwards' Drivers License View Muddled Like Hers

Politico quotes experts galore saying Edwards waffles and wiggles and wobbles on immigration issue. Permalink

Pat Robertson Endorses Giuliani

Shores up national frontrunner with the right. Watch him formally announce his support above. Hear Giuliani discuss the endorsement with Radio Iowa's O. Kay Henderson and read the campaign's announcement. A Giuliani adviser tells The Page: “They got to know each other really well on flight back from Israel shortly after Saddam Hussein was captured.” Romney brushes it off: "I don’t think that the Republican Party is going to choose a pro-choice, pro-gay civil union candidate to lead our party..." Permalink

Thompson Takes On Huckabee, Clinton, Endorsements

In call to Nashville radio show, says Clinton plays victim "when that works for her" and brushes off Robertson endorsement. "People don't do what leaders tell them to do anymore...." Permalink

Zogby: Caucus Format Tightens IA Race

Edwards, Obama may gain support parked with potentially “unviable” candidates. Permalink

McCain's Iowa Chances...

Brownback discusses his McCain endorsement on MSNBC, says he doesn't think McCain should give up on Iowa. Watch video above. Also, listen to his interview with Radio Iowa here. Plus: McCain official tells TIME's Ana Marie Cox that 2nd or 3rd is possible in Hawkeye state. Permalink

Trippi: Obama Lagging in IA

Top Edwards strategist says voters have "resoundingly decided to not support" Obama, claims path is clear for Edwards to confront Clinton. Read his blog post here. Permalink

Richardson Cries "Outrage" in Mailing

Targets his opponents' positions on Iraq. Read text here. Permalink

Obama Lays Out Economic Vision for Middle Class

In Iowa, speech focused on income inequity, including overhaul of bankruptcy laws, tax breaks to make college more affordable. Avoids reference to H. Clinton. Read full remarks here. Plus: Sets the table for Saturday's J-J dinner and Sunday's "Meet the Press." Permalink