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Headlines from December 22nd, 2007
Pen Pals
Bill Clinton defends his wife in a 2-page, handwritten letter to Frank Rich. Also: Another Sunday, another Maureen Dowd column trashing the Clintons. Permalink
Boston Phoenix Throws Down the Gauntlet
Accuses Romney campaign of purposefully lying about King claim. Permalink
NY Times on the Wealth of Candidates
Romney and Edwards: How they made their piles and what they think of 'em. Permalink
Concord Monitor Ed Board on Romney: He "Must Be Stopped"
New Hampshire paper calls him a "phony" in jaw-dropping editorial. Permalink
Ann Romney: "Handy" Husband Knows His Mashed Potatoes, Babies
Wife lauds Romney for his skills around the kitchen-- and the crib. Permalink
Huckabee Doesn't Remember Who Wrote "Bunker Mentality" Line
He approved, but might not have penned Bush accusation drawing darts from rivals, Secretary of State. Permalink
Giuliani: I Had a Bad Headache
Tells ABC News it was nothing more than that. More medical records to be released after Christmas. Earlier: Giuliani aides tartly deflect some reporters' questions about Hizzoner's health with "black helicopter" cracks, stonewall. Aide: He is not taking prescription drugs. Permalink
Rush, Rush, Hurry, Hurry Lover, Come to Me
Huckabee appeals to reporter for help in getting in touch with bashing Limbaugh to talk and make up. Listen to audio from Limbaugh's Friday barrage. Permalink
Huckabee Isn't Saying "Boo"
Appeals to Dobbs vote by pledging to review the “absurd” convictions of Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean -- and maybe pardon them. Permalink
Thompson Saturday Events Canceled
Bad weather nixes two afternoon Iowa bus tour events. Permalink
New Obama TV Ad Does Economic Populism
Plays the China card in Iowa spot launching Saturday. Click above to watch, and read script here. Permalink
Romney-McCain Hostilities Blow Wide Open in New Hampshire
Romney: McCain failed “Reagan 101.” McCain campaign: "It's clear that Mitt Romney has trouble with the truth." Permalink
Edwards-Obama Duel Over Spending by 527 Groups
Edwards tells outside groups not to run TV ads supporting him. Obama camp deeply, uhm, skeptical: "John Edwards can and should call on his former advisor to stop this effort." Earlier: Obama personally slams Edwards' opposition to, and support from, outside groups. "You can't say yesterday you don't believe in them, and today you're having three quarters of a million dollars being spent for you. Edwards replies: "Senator Obama’s attacks seem to increase as momentum for our campaign grows." Edwards helped by former campaign manager, unions, and more. Clinton backed by Emily's List, unions. Politico: "The money is basically too good to turn down." Permalink
Iowan With Incurable Lung Disease Confronts Candidates
She's attended nearly 50 events with hopefuls from both parties, tells them about her illness, gives pitch for directing more funds to the cause. Permalink
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