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Witnesses Back Romney-King March Account
Two observers say they remember George Romney and Martin Luther King Jr. together at ‘63 Michigan march. “They were hand-in-hand.” BUT: Boston Phoenix cites local newspaper account indicating Romney was absent. Earlier: MSNBC's Chris Matthews grills Romney spokesman Kevin Madden on the story on Hardball. Click above to watch. Permalink
Bob Kerrey: Obama Upset I Didn't Endorse Him
In NY1 Friday interview says Illinois Senator sought his backing hard. Believes Obama can still win the nomination. Watch entire interview above (opens video player). Plus: Says if he had to bet, he would wager McCain will win GOP nod. Permalink
SOMEBODY HAS TO WIN
CW with more than a shred of truth: Giuliani: Sick call and free fall. Romney: Slick and Hucked. McCain: Drudged and immigrated. Huckabee: Scrutinized and disorganized. Thompson: No air and doesn't care. What’s for sure: If someone can close strong, they will be nominated. Permalink
Candidate Profiling
NY Times on Huckabee as governor: Plenty for critics and fans alike to seize on as part of paper's biographical series. Permalink
Dodd Open to VP Run
"You can't rule out these things," he says of potential running mate offer. But also tells CNN: "What I want to be is the president, and I think I have a damn good shot." Permalink
Evening News Roundup
ABC: Charlie Gibson reported Rice's "ludicrous" comment about Huckabee. Jake Tapper on "rhetorical Holy War" between Huckabee, Romney in IA. Said Romney's faith hurts with some voters; in interview Huckabee said more people relate to his modest background than Romney's affluence. CBS: Dean Reynolds taped positive piece on the ascendant Ron Paul in NH. Pedestrians, storekeepers recognize him, line up for photos. Campaign Notebook covered Obama mentioning Clinton's negative approval rating; Romney attempting to paint Huckabee as soft on crime; McCain's "cross in the sand" holiday ad. NBC: Show led with generic Kelly O'Donnell piece on candidates craving attention from media, voters in early states as they make their final push. Tom Brokaw package looked at the immigration issue from another angle -- what voters in Iowa think and why they care. Permalink
Madam Secretary Rice to Huckabee: "Simply Ludicrous"
Denounces comments that the Bush administration's foreign policy is arrogant, unilateral. "One would only have to be not observing the facts, let me say that, to say that this is now a go-it-alone foreign policy." TIME’s Michael Scherer has Huckabee’s reaction here. Permalink
Obama Camp Wants Unwanted Cameo Dropped From Anti-Clinton Film
Trailer for documentary from conservative group Citizen United opens with Obama interview on “Nightline” criticizing rival’s experience claims. Obama lawyer in letter: "We request that all audio and video footage of Senator Obama be immediately removed from the film and its trailer." Permalink
Not That There's Anything Wrong With It
The man loves a good Christmas Chinese dinner. Meanwhile: China's not too happy with Obama. Permalink
Edwards: “I Know What You Have to Do”
Says on fabled Iowa Press program airing tonight: “Caucus-goers are [not] looking for... academic and they're not looking for analytical." Most important: "I think my people will be there, no matter what the weather is." Permalink
Iowa Fog Forces Obama, B. Clinton to Cancel
Obama's plane unable to land due to weather, forcing him to cancel two morning events, drive to third in Washington, Iowa. B. Clinton had to call into event because flight delayed. Permalink
Clinton Fundraising Letter Asks For More
Reaches out to those who've already donated at least $1,000 asking for more. Read it here. Permalink
Full Explanation Pending
More questions than answers remain about Giuliani’s health. Friday morning campaign statement offers no new insight/information. Read it here. A Giuliani aide: "We want to make sure he is 100% before being back out on the trail." Giuliani expected at Rochester, N.Y. fundraiser Friday night. Scheduled to address 150 backers at $150,000 event. Permalink
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