Archive - November 26, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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Obama to Clinton: Watching Your Husband Doesn't Count

In tough "Nightline" interview, says Bill Clinton's presidency doesn't qualify his wife for Oval Office. "I don't think Michelle would claim that she is the best qualified person to be a U.S. Senator by virtue of me talking to her on occasion about the work I've done." Read a transcript of the interview here. Clinton's Phil Singer punches back to The Page: "He is the last person to be questioning anyone’s experience." Full statement here. Permalink

Romney Hits Giuliani on Kerik on Multiple Fronts

Criticizes rival's judgment, defends his own in response to criticism of Mass. judge appointment on CNN's "The Situation Room." Watch clip above. Also: Listen to similar remarks from "The Laura Ingraham Show." Earlier Monday: Giuliani again slugs Romney for appointing judge who later freed a convicted killer at NH “Politics and Eggs” breakfast. Plus: TIME’s Michael Duffy asks if Huckabee's IA surge will force Giuliani to focus on early states, while Huckabee takes Giuliani's side in spat with Romney. Permalink

Clinton-Obama Feud Over PAC Contributions

Clinton camp raises questions, calls Obama a lawbreaker after Monday Washington Post story focuses on Illinois Sen.'s link between his PAC donations, endorsements. Read all the back-and-forth between the two Monday here. Permalink

Romney Launches New Immigration TV Ad in Iowa, NH

Titled "Take Charge," spot focuses on Romney's immigration record, saying "He said no to driver's licenses for illegals; no to in-state tuition; fought for English in the classroom..." Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink

Mass. Moves Its Primary Up to Feb. 5

Gov. signs bill changing March 4 date, joins slew of other states deciding on nominees "Super Tuesday." Permalink

Bloomberg: I'm Not Running, I'm Learning

Again sidesteps reports he's pondering entering the '08 race, but leaves plenty of room. Permalink

NH Debates in Primetime Broadcast Space

ABC-WMUR event guarantees hugest audience for any nomination debates. Back-to-back sessions in Manchester on Saturday, 1/5 on broadcast TV. Read more here. Also: Despite Democrat boycott, Fox News Channel to air key Des Moines Register debates in December. Permalink

New Edwards TV Ads Up in Iowa, South Carolina Monday

New Iowa spot "Mess" reiterates children's health care message. Watch ad above. SC ad "Born" focuses on Edwards' blue collar upbringing as son of a millworker, putting an end to D.C. corruption. Watch ad here. Read scripts for the ads here. Permalink

THE (BIG) GUNS OF DECEMBER

Oprah Winfrey to campaign with Obama in first-in-the-nation states of IA, SC, and NH on 12/8 and 12/9. How will Clinton respond? (Prediction: by simultaneously unfurling a big endorsement she has in her back pocket.) HALPERIN’S TAKE: Will Winfrey’s campaigning help? Permalink

Zogby Poll: Clinton Trails GOP Contenders in Latest Match-Ups

Behind Giuliani, Romney, Thompson, McCain and Huckabee by 3 to 5 percentage points in direct matches. In July, she narrowly led McCain, led Giuliani by 5, Thompson by 6, Romney by 10. Permalink

Cheney's Heart Rhythm Restored

Doctors administered an electric shock to fix the Veep's irregular heartbeat; Cheney was discharged from the hospital late Monday and is expected back at work today. Permalink

Biden Raising Funds For “Joe is Right” Ad

Seeking $50,000 this week to run full-page ad in IA papers. See ad here. (PDF) Permalink

McCain NH, Boston Ad Makes Virtue of His Famous Temper

Embraces maverick image in eye-catching to-camera perf listing things that make him mad -- just like the electorate. Watch video above. Read script here. Plus: Homage ad explicitly based on '87 commercial by Buddy Roemer in Louisiana termed “one of the most effective talking-head TV spots in political campaign history.” Roemer approves of his using the same concept. Permalink

McCain Enviro Mail Lands in NH

Townhall.com blogger says mail piece showing him to the left on environmental issues could stealthily pick up independent voters in the make-or-break state. Read more on GreenMountainPolitics1. Permalink

Huckabee Releases Second Ad

More serious the second time around, new Iowa ad starting Monday focuses on fmr. Arkansas governor's conservative, religious beliefs. Watch it above. Permalink