Archive - November 28, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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Romney Introduces New TV Ad

Spot to air in NH and IA touts-- "the right experience, the right values, the right time." Read script here. Permalink

Clinton (Finally) Speaks in Iowa, Goes After Obama on Health Care

Arrives hours late due to flat tire, still gives punchy address repeatedly knocking him as only Dem not for universal care. "...If anything Democrats should stand for universal health care. That distinguishes us from the Republicans." Read her remarks. Obama camp responds: Clinton plan forces "everyone to buy insurance they can't afford." Read full response and campaign fact-check. Clinton's Phil Singer counterattacks: "The Obama campaign's hysterical rhetoric won't change a basic fact: Sen. Clinton's plan covers every American, and Sen. Obama's plan leaves 15 million uninsured." Permalink

DNC Cancels CBS News Debate Due to Potential Strike

Spokesperson says due to uncertainty of labor dispute Dec. 10 Democratic debate in LA is off with no plans to reschedule. Full statement here. Plus: CBS News statement here. Permalink

Thompson Falls in New NH Poll

7NEWS-Suffolk University poll: GOP: Romney 34, Giuliani 20, McCain 13, Paul 8, Huckabee 7, Thompson 2 Dems: Clinton 34, Obama 22, Edwards 15, Richardson 9 Margin of error 5.65% Change since June: GOP: Romney (+8), Giuliani (-2), McCain (same), Paul (+6), Huckabee (+3), Thompson (-11) Dems: Clinton (-3), Obama (+3), Edwards (+6) Poll director: "Thompson is toast...." Permalink

New Clinton Ad Strikes Populist Tone

"The middle class is getting slammed," she says in economy-focused TV spot up in IA. Watch ad above. Permalink

GOP Abortion Group to Run Anti-Romney Ad Campaign in IA, NH

Will spend more than $100,000 on TV spot, full page ads Sunday in Des Moines Register, Concord Monitor, NH Union Leader to portray him as flip-flopper. Click here to watch ad. Group hasn't endorsed, but co-chair donated $2,300 to Giuliani. Permalink

Obama Scoffs at B. Clinton War Claim

Mocks former first couple in conference call with reporters. Referring to former president's comment that he always opposed Iraq War: "Well if he did, I don't think most of us have heard about it." Watch Wed ABC News report on Clinton's comments above Permalink

Biden: Top 3 in IA or Bust

Says he'll drop out if he doesn't win, place or show-- but predicts he will. "I haven't gone on television yet. I'm going to be doing that." Permalink

Giuliani, Romney and Alleged Pedophile in Iowa E-Mail Mystery

Message to Republicans blasts ex-mayor's “pedophile friend” Placa, but Romney-backing "author" denies hitting send. "Hell no I wouldn’t send that out...." Permalink

Giuliani, Clinton Sink in SC Poll

Palmetto Poll from Clemson University: GOP: Romney 17, Thompson 15, Huckabee 13, McCain 11, Giuliani 9 Dems: Clinton 19, Obama 17, Edwards 12 Change from August: Romney +6, Thompson -4, Huckabee +7, McCain -4, Giuliani -9 Clinton -7, Obama +1, Edwards +2 "Undecided" leads both fields. Full results here. Permalink