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Obama Criticizes Clinton, Edwards for Voting for No Child Left Behind Without Full Funding

In Manchester, NH education policy speech, Obama says Bush law "stigmatized" failing schools, students -- advocates "Third Way" on education (although he doesn't use the phrase "Third Way.") Read his policy paper here. Read the prepared text here. Read back-and-forth from Clinton, Edwards, Obama on this here. Permalink

Balz, Yepsen Weigh In on Obama Jump in Iowa ABC-WP Poll

On MSNBC's "Hardball," both say the numbers confirm what they're seeing from Obama on the ground. Watch clip above. Permalink

NH Primary Decision Expected Early Next Week

All-powerful Sec. of State Gardner says date will not be Jan. 15, due to nearby SC contest. Plus: Clerks say it’s too late to set a Jan. 15 primary date in Mich. Permalink

McClellan Points Fingers at Bush, Rove for CIA Leak

Politico: Fmr White House press secretary says in forthcoming memoir they were "involved" in giving media false information in the Valerie Plame case, along with Cheney and others. Read the full book excerpt here. Plus: D.M. Register's David Yepsen tells "Hardball" he thinks the revelation will help boost non-Washington candidates in the '08 race. Watch video here. Permalink

Obama Talks Frankly with High Schoolers

He gently tells high schoolers about his past drug use, chasing girls, wasting time– and how easy school was for him. Watch video above. Plus: Giuliani says he respects Obama's "honesty" on his past drug use, saying candidates shouldn't have "this pretense of perfection....If we haven't made mistakes don't vote for us." Permalink

Oprah to Join Obama on the Stump

TV queen-- and top fundraiser-- will campaign for Obama in IA and NH. Permalink

Happy Holidays from the Campaign Trail

New York Times lays out who's staying on the stump over Thanksgiving, and who's going home. Find out more here, including details about a new Edwards ad and Thanksgiving political poll. Permalink

New Obama Ad In SC

Spot focuses on biography and "hope and change," begins airing Wednesday. Read more here. Permalink

GQ Names Ron Paul "Dark Horse of the Year"

Part of their 12th annual issue, hitting newsstands Nov. 27. Plus: Bill Clinton chosen as one of a trio of men of the year. Read Web exclusive interview with him here. Permalink

Evening News Roundup

ABC--President Bush discusses '08 race with Charlie Gibson, as well as Pakistan, Iran, his marriage and other topics. Laura Bush on the race: "I'm glad we're on the sidelines this time." CBS-- Campaign Notebook includes new Clinton ad, Obama's frank talk about his "young and irresponsible" days, and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair's Huckabee endorsement. NBC-- David Gregory reports on the "murky picture" of McClellan's allegations about the Valerie Plame affair. Andrea Mitchell reports on Clinton's swipe at Obama's foreign experience boast. Likens it to line from RNC memo, concludes she's "mimicking the Republican attack line." Permalink

New Clinton TV Ad in NH

The message, in effect: Like me because Republicans don't. Ad to run in NH, Mass. Watch it above. Candidates respond: Romney says ad is "highlighting the worry" HRC has of "facing off" against him, while Dodd says the ad is "telling" of her political tone if elected. Also: On-message Des Moines Register op-ed on the economy and America's role in the world. Permalink

Thompson Plays IA Expectations Game

For the first time, says he'll need to place in the top three on Jan. 3 Permalink

Romney, Giuliani Immigration War Continues

In dueling campaign memos, Romney campaign hits Giuliani on New York "sanctuary city" claims. Read memo. Meanwhile, Giuliani camp fires back in memo labeled "Mitt's Fits," saying "Governor Romney" and "Campaign Trail Romney" are singing different tunes. Read memo. Permalink

Elizabeth Edwards Knocks Clinton's Change Message on MSNBC

Tells Mika Brezezinski Clinton says she's the change candidate, but her policies, actions don't reflect it. Watch clip above. Permalink

Debate Over Obama, Clinton Support Among Iowa Women Ensues After Poll

Clinton supporter Vilsak defends his candidate's support on MSNBC. Watch clip below: Meanwhile: Russert on "Today" says Obama's got the married women, Clinton's losing men because of her campaign playing "the gender card." Watch clip below: ABC-WP Iowa Poll: Obama 30, Clinton 26, Edwards 22. (Margin of error: 4.5 points). Click here for more data, analysis. Permalink