Archive - November 19, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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New CNN/WMUR NH Poll Shows Romney Up, Thompson Down

GOP: Romney 33, McCain 18, Giuliani 16, Paul 8, Thompson 4. Change since last poll, on Sept.25: Romney +8, McCain-- no change, Giuliani -8, Paul +4, Thompson -9. Read more here... Romney spokesman: Numbers show he's "still in a competitive position," expects more attack ads. Read complete memo Permalink

Hillary Clinton's (Crafty) Outreach Woos Hasselbeck

On "The View," Walters reads note from co-host and outspoken Republican Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who says a congrats letter from Clinton after the recent birth of her son might lead her to vote for the former First Lady!!! Watch it above. Small personal gesture and/or another example of the tactical skill of the Clinton campaign that Sen. Obama says the media so admires? Permalink

Grassley: Romney Will Win Caucus

On Iowa public-affairs show Monday, Iowa Sen. says he predicts Romney will be first, Huckabee second and Giuliani third in the caucuses. Permalink

Clinton, Obama Spar on Economy

Her: "There seems to be a pattern here. It takes a Clinton to clean up after a Bush." Him: "My understanding is she wasn't Treasury secretary... I don't know exactly what experience she's claiming." Read more about their latest long-distance feud. Permalink

Thompson Downplays Poll Woes

"Everybody's got a poll out every 15 minutes," he says in La. "You can ask 'President Howard Dean' how that turned out." Still, he's seeking more donations to fund TV ads. Permalink

No Clinton Arkansas Papers Either

Little Rock library director says limited staff, delays in renovation preventing the release of Hillary Clinton records as state’s first lady. Permalink

Edwards Digs at Clinton Over Iran

Continues line of attack on her Senate vote in IA, but sidesteps Revolutionary Guard question. Permalink

Novak Speaks Out About Column Causing Obama-Clinton Clash

Says on "Fox and Friends" Monday he trusts his sources, Clinton's handling of it reminds him of Nixon. Watch it above. Plus: The Des Moines Register says some Dems are worried all this infighting will hurt the party's candidates. HALPERIN'S TAKE: "There is more of this kind of thing on the way. Obama, apparently, is prepared to take it all on. And so is Clinton.” More here on the Obama-Clinton flap over Novak column. Permalink

Dodd Trumpets Experience

In IA, boasts that his 32 years in Congress exceeds tenure of top contenders combined. Permalink

Limbaugh Weighs in on Clinton-Obama Spat

Conservative radio talk show host tells Fox News he doesn't think Clinton campaign put out the Novak story, and that the whole thing has a racist undertone. Watch clip above. Permalink

Giuliani 9/11 Cred Challenged

Image of post-attack leadership taking several hits Monday. McCain snags endorsement from 9/11 Committee Chair Kean (listen to him explain why above), while NYC firefighters blast ex-mayor's 9/11-themed mailings. To limit damage, Giuliani camp trumpeting support from Tom Kean Jr. Update: Giuliani says Kean Sr. "has a right to endorse anybody he wants. There are a lot of Republicans, I'm not going to get all the votes or all the endorsements.'' Permalink

Proposed Dates/Locations for General Election Debates Released

Presidential Debates Commission debate tentative schedule: 9/26/08 — presidential debate on domestic policy, University of Mississippi 10/2/08 — vice presidential debate, Washington University-St. Louis 10/7/08 — presidential debate in town meeting format on any issue, Belmont University in Nashville 10/15/08 — presidential debate on foreign policy, Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY Plus: View the candidate selection criteria here. Permalink

Evening News Roundup

ABC-- Leads with new ABC/WashPost poll. Kate Snow reports on "something of a shift in priorities" among likely IA voters. George Stephanopoulos adds insight into the numbers. CBS-- Reporting from Miami, Katie Couric reports on Giuliani's efforts to woo Floridians, including 1.5 million ex-NY'ers. He's made 20 visits-- 5 more than to IA. Campaign Notebook includes IA poll and McCain/Kean endorsement. NBC-- David Gregory reports on new IA poll, Obama's testy encounter with IA woman, Clinton's new ad and other developments. Permalink

Giuliani, on Mexi Border, Boasts of Law and Order Record

Says of GOP rivals: "They have the luxury of just sort of saying anything they want, but they have no record for reducing crime. I have a record for reducing crime." Response from Romney spokesman: "Giuliani’s defense of sanctuary city policies... show just how out of touch his views on illegal immigration are." Read full response, and read memo attacking Giuliani. Permalink

Obama Gets Intense, Personal with Iowan

MSNBC clip shows a testy Obama confronting woman on terror issue. "Don’t think that I care any less than Rudy Giuliani or Mitt Romney about making sure that my daughters don’t get blown up." Watch it above. Read more here. NBC's Chuck Todd: "Is Obama letting folks seeing him sweat? What a difference a week makes." Permalink