Archive - November 16, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

Investigators Probe Anti-Romney Calls Denials all around as NH AG's office investigates who's behind IA, NH calls slighting Romney and Mormonism. Politico: Calls could cut both ways for Romney-- prompting sympathy, but highlighting faith some view with suspicion. Click here for more on the mystery. Permalink

Giuliani Stumping Far, Wide

Focus on later states has him hop-skotching the U.S. First candidate to visit S.D. Permalink

IA GOP Chair Apologizes to Romney

Scolds staffers after they blamed him for debate nix. Permalink

In Wake of Debate, Clinton, Edwards, Obama Reps Fight On

Clinton's Wolfson and Edwards' Kofinis spar over flip-flops and mudslings, while Obama's Axelrod hardly gets a word in on CNN's "Situation Room" Friday. Watch clip above Update: Vegas debate the most-watched yet this year, with 4 million viewers. Click here for more debate coverage, including Mark Halperin's debate report cards and a video of morning TV analysis. Permalink

Giuliani Assures Conservatives on Judges

Tells Federalist Society he'd appoint judges "who interpret the law, not... invent the law," and pledges an end to congressional filibusters on judges. Only candidate to address powerful legal group's annual meeting in Washington. Permalink

Clinton's Strong Vegas Perf Turns Eyes Back to Iowa

Must-Read Wash Post: Obama, Edwards forced to regroup to beat her, with focus on 12/13 Des Moines Register face-off. Permalink

Clinton Challenged in New IA Radio Ad

Pro-Edwards environmental group calls on her to oppose Lieberman-Warner global warming bill. Listen to the ad here. Permalink

Bush Not Versus Gore

Non-snippy White House invite for Nobel win could lead to slide show. Permalink

Thompson: "We Will Regret" Military Withdrawal

Says U.S. shouldn't pull out of Iraq or Afghanistan, and soldiers understand security better than Congress. Permalink

Former NH Sen. Backs Dodd

John Durkin-- NH's last Dem senator-- calls Dodd "a bright, tough and experienced candidate." Permalink

Romney Takes Heat on Abortion Clause in Mass. Health Plan

Brody File weighs in, saying "I think it’s pretty apparent that certain segments of the pro-life community simply aren’t buying Romney’s conversion," after Thompson goes hard on abortion coverage in rival's plan. Permalink

Red/Purple Turning Blue

Damage to Republican brand over competence, social issues costing party donors and -- maybe -- voters. Permalink

Huckabee War with Club for Growth Continues

Group slams him again on raising taxes after Thursday Hannity & Colmes interview. Permalink

Friday Evening News Roundup

ABC-- Jake Tapper on recent attack calls targeting Romney, Edwards and Obama. Includes clips of call recipients, candidates and Cokie Roberts. Charlie Gibson: "The dirty tricks have started." CBS-- Jim Axelrod fact-checks Thursday's debate, finding most claims credible. Campaign Notebook includes anti-Romney phone calls and Giuliani's address to the Federalist Society. NBC-- Andrea Mitchell on the debate. Permalink

Obama Aides Claim Success in Wooing Blue-Collar Voters

Key group that has not warmed to brainy lawyer moving his way in public New Hampshire polls and, advisers claim, in private Iowa data. Must show meaningful improvement with such voters to overtake Clinton. Plus: Huckabee out of IA for more than a week to fund raise, stump in SC. Permalink