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Headlines from November 23rd, 2007
McCain, Other Senators Tour Iraq Thanksgiving Weekend
McCain along with Sens. Lieberman, Graham, Chambliss, Barrasso, Huntsman met with al-Maliki and VP Adel Abdulmahdi, Iraqi police, security forces, constituents in Kirkuk Friday, will return Saturday. Tells ABC News: "Winning is what we're doing. Having the Iraq military take over more of our responsibilities, have violence down." But he added: "We have a long way to go." Plus: National Review wonders when Giuliani will go to Iraq (while Tim Russert wonders when he will go on "Meet"). Permalink
Suggested Holiday Gift List for '08 Candidates
A suit of armor for Clinton, a debate win for Obama, a Clinton-Obama knockout fight for Edwards, a puppy for Giuliani and hard cash for Huckabee. Mark Halperin discusses the best gifts for the candidates on CNN. Watch it above. Permalink
Thompson Still Puzzles; Plans Comeback
Wonders persist about his work ethic, focus. Even aides say some days he doesn't seem interested and acknowledge stumbles. Stepped up efforts include tax plan roll-out Sunday on Fox and, says, aide: "We’re going to be running against a category: the phony conservative." Permalink
Clinton Team Trying to Keep Lid on Iowa Expectations
Claim the goal is to get "a strong showing," but not necessarily victory, as they add offices and staff. Says one adviser: "Our definition of success doesn't necessarily mean coming in first...." The shaman Dick Morris: "My bet is that if Hillary loses Iowa, she will rally to win New Hampshire and go on to win the nomination. But this is the first time she appears vulnerable." Essential reading: Wall Street Journal PAGE ONE story on Clinton's campaign and the responsibility gene, with rare background and on-the-record quotes from her aides. Update: Clinton New Hampshire supporter blogs that "experience" is not enough for her to win. Permalink
Huckabee: I Can Go All the Way
Denies concerns he'll falter after IA. On conventional wisdom: "It's like wac-a-mole." Permalink
Space Wars
Clinton-Obama battle moves to Mars (and the moon). Permalink
The House of Labor Plays Iowa Politics
The buzz in the Hawkeye State: -- top Edwards strategist helping to run SEIU effort. . . . -- AFSCME buying TV ad time to boost Clinton. . . . HALPERIN'S TAKE: "Legally in most cases it would be improper for campaigns to coordinate with such outside efforts, so their ignorance (if not as absolute as they claim) is certainly blissful." Developing... Permalink
Granite Turns Blue
New Hampshire's increasingly Democratic tilt might influence the presidential primaries -- independents could flood in to the Democratic column. Permalink
Food, Glorious Food
Snacking, eating, tasting, sampling on the presidential campaign trail. Giuliani often shuns policy-heavy town hall meetings for restaurants. "I like to eat. I love diners." And the candidates love their Iowa corn. Permalink
AP Sucks Its Thumb
Solid-if-wholly-unimaginative look at the state of the GOP nomination battle. Permalink
Southern New Hampshire Re-Meets McCain
Looooong, newsless, favorable, lovely Boston Globe profile of the man who must win the first-in-the-nation primary to get to the White House. Meanwhile: McCain's camp says he's not giving up in Iowa. Permalink
For Reporters, Clinton a Tough Catch
Press-wary candidate rarely takes questions-- when she does, often responds through aides or by e-mail. Obama not much more accessible. Permalink
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