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Politico: McCain Ups Boston TV Ad Buy

Spending money like he wants to win. Permalink

Huckabee Drops "Amiable Persona" to Rap Thompson

Puts Thompson firmly in crosshairs, blasting recent abortion comments and saying claims on taxes are "just not true." Response from Thompson camp's Ng: “While I’m sure running has helped Mike Huckabee improve his health, running from his record will not.” Read full response here. Plus: Huckabee rejects Thompson's characterization of him as "liberal" on MSNBC. Watch it above. Permalink

Christian Coalition to Skip Pres. Nomination Contests

Day after group's founder Pat Robertson endorses Giuliani, current president tells the AP they'll be focusing on congressional races instead. Permalink

Bill Clinton: Hillary Will Win the White House by "a Pretty Good Margin"

And he “would do anything” in his power to get her elected. Permalink

Clinton Archives: Podesta Loves "The X-Files"

Result of National Archives starting to release FOIA-ed Clinton White House papers. The former Clinton chief of staff's response? "The truth is out there." Permalink

Dark Horse Dems Join in on Clinton Pile-On

Richardson suggests Clinton can't withstand GOP attacks in Thursday fundraising letter, says "The best we can hope for if she is the nominee is another squeaker that could go one way or the other." Dodd camp uses new polls to question Clinton’s integrity, electability. Read memo here. Permalink

McCain on His Family

Tells ABC's Gibson he's responsible for break-up of first marriage, doesn't know if he's a good father. Permalink

Truthiness

Clinton campaign launches truth-squad site after Thursday’s faulty report on waitress-stiffing. Visit site here. Permalink

TIME Cover Story Focuses on Clinton

Joe Klein interviews the frontrunner in this week's lead story. Yepsen: She "ain't seen nothin' yet" in Iowa. Wall Street Journal: She is "vulnerable." USA Today on her man trouble. Permalink

New Obama Ad Spotlights Retirement Security

"It's an outrage" when CEOs "cash out, and leave workers high and dry,” Obama says in new IA spot. Click above to watch. Plus: Obama says winning Iowa isn't a must for HIM, but says that's not the case for Clinton, Edwards. See video of Brody file interview here. Permalink

Obama Swipes at Bill Clinton, Edwards

In new interview, says Clintons may suffer "very thin skin" and suggests Edwards is "misinformed" on Iraq. On himself: “The day I'm inaugurated, the world will look at America differently." Permalink

Obama: "My Understanding is President Clinton's Not on the Ballot"

After Iowa pork tenderloin sandwich, challenges Hillary Clinton's health care record. Permalink

Giuliani's Toughness Factor

Confidants, co-workers tell Boston Globe Giuliani was suited for 9/11, his rough exterior is no facade: "You hate him or you love him," one says. "You love him or he hates you," counters another. LA Times fronts similar theme. Cuts off questioners, gives finger-waving lecture to 9-year-old girl. NH GOP boss: Shoot-first-and-ask-questions-later style is "a good thing with Republican audiences, that's for sure." Permalink

Clinton Maintains Lead in AP-Ipsos Poll

National survey taken after debate shows Clinton at 45, Obama 22 (about same margin as last month) and Edwards 12. GOP numbers remain mostly stagnant: Giuliani 29, Thompson 19, McCain 13, Romney 12, Huckabee 10. However: Giuliani a strong second choice among conservatives. More: Dodd camp uses poll to question Clinton’s integrity, electability. Read memo here. Plus: New Zogby Iowa poll to be released Thursday has Romney first at 31, Huckabee 15, Giuliani 11, Thompson 10, McCain 8. Permalink

Iowa Conservatives Challenge Robertson Endorsement

Iowa Christian Alliance President says getting behind Giuliani does a "disservice to the conservative movement," thinks Giuliani can't beat Clinton in Iowa. Full statement here. Update: Robertson nod may help Romney by coaxing more conservatives off the sidelines to block Giuliani. Plus: Huckabee wins support Thursday from prominent Christian leader. Permalink