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The New Normal: Clinton-Obama Feuding Continues

The latest: Clinton in Iowa questions Obama's experience in rich and evocative language; Obama calls it "silliness." Read more on their recent dueling TIME's Newton-Small: Clinton attacks could backfire Permalink

Romney Campaign Blasts Huckabee for “Feigning Outrage”

''Governor Huckabee cannot just stand by ... as these coordinated attacks are made in his name and for his benefit.'' Read full quote here. Read latest AP wire here. Earlier: Trust Huckabee, an "independent" group with many close ties to former Arkansas governor and his staff, says it’s responsible for Sunday calls praising him, slamming opponents. Meanwhile: Huckabee denounced calls Monday, saying “This is not helpful, we repudiate it.” Read his statement here. Hear Huckabee discuss the calls-- and other topics-- at a Monday news conference. Permalink

Drops for Clinton, Giuliani in New National Poll

USA Today/Gallup: GOP: Giuliani 25, Huckabee 16, Thompson 15, McCain 15, Romney 12 Change in last month: Giuliani -9, Huckabee +10, Thompson -2, McCain -3, Romney -2 Dems: Clinton 39, Obama 24, Edwards 15 Change in last month: Clinton -11, Obama +2, Edwards-- no change Error margin: 5 points Permalink

Yepsen: "It's a Mistake to Count John Edwards Out"

Columnist compares Clinton to Mondale '84. Permalink

Guiliani's Lobbying Law Firm

The NY Times reports Guiliani's law firm has lobbied Congress on legislation the White House considers a threat to the war on terror. Wall Street Journal with more on Giuliani Partners. Permalink

McCain Has Nothing But Kind Words for Huckabee

Questioned on MSNBC's "Hardball" about Huckabee's use of religion to propel his presidential bid, McCain just smiles, gives praise to GOP rival. Watch clip above. Permalink

Barry Goldwater, Jr. Endorses Paul

Son of the late fmr GOP presidential nominee and Ariz. senator announces his support via video. Watch it above. Permalink

In Shift, Romney Plays Down Abortion

Tells WashPost economy, immigration should trump “how long you’ve been pro-life.” Says he’s aiming for “top three” in IA, suggests he’s tortoise to Huckabee’s hare. Watch interview video. Permalink

McCain Weighs In on Romney Speech, "Trust Huckabee" Group

Says on Fox's "Special Report with Brit Hume" that Americans won't judge Romney for religion, has trouble believing Huckabee's linked to group behind negative Iowa calls. Read excerpts here. Permalink

On the Trail with Huckabee

John Donvan spends day with new frontunner in IA. One supporter says she was "really on the Mitt Romney bandwagon" until just two weeks ago. Watch video above. Permalink

Romney Rejects JFK Comparison on Faith Speech

"I really think JFK did give the definitive speech," he says in NH. "I don't have anything really to add what he did." Earlier: Says of much-anticipated Thursday address, ''I can tell you I'm not going to be talking so much about my faith as I am talking about the religious heritage of our country.” “In a state like Iowa, there's been interest in religion generally.” Read more here. Also: Romney talks more about the speech in recorded interview on New Hampshire's WMUR. Permalink