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Headlines from December 24th, 2007
The Candidates' Dining, Drinking Habits
Politico goes inside the popular Des Moines Italian bistro Centro to see how much the contenders spend, what they eat. Permalink
Giuliani Does X-Mas Reading in Harlem, Says He's "Cancer Free"
Tells reporters all tests came back clear after his annual reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at a house for needy children in Harlem. Permalink
Terminally Ill Woman Challenges Candidates
Suffering fatal lung disease, IA woman attends dozens of campaign events to push for better health care. "Why should we hesitate to ask any questions?'' Permalink
More on Giuliani's Health Expected Tonight
Says still-unnamed doctor will release more about last week's hospitalization. Permalink
Another Monday, Another Paul Krugman Swipe at Obama
NYTimes opinionmeister hits Land of Lincolner for attacks on union 527s. Plus: Krugman lashes out at Obama radio ad on health insurance: "Call it the audacity of cynicism." Permalink
Nick Baldick Speaks
Former Edwards campaign topper defends role in 527 spending boosting sonofamillworker in Iowa (read to end of story). Plus: More on Clinton's new slogan, and Obama talks about race. Permalink
"Give It a Rest. It's Christmas."
So says McCain adviser Mark Salter, who in the spirit of the season also says: "Welcome to Mitt Romney's bizzaro world, where everyone is guilty of his sins." Read full statement here. And read here (to the very end) to find out why optometrist Marilynn Ezell might be McCain's favorite person of all this Xmas Eve. Permalink
Clinton Offers Troops a Holiday Greeting
Thanks servicemembers for their courage in straight-to-camera video message. Click above to watch. Permalink
Team Romney Feeling "Apprehension But Not Panic"
Essential reading: WashPost tick tocks the history of the Romney campaign, and how it ended up talking about social issues and "all Huck, all the time." Permalink
Bah Humbug!
Union Leader reports on the campaign staffers working through Christmas. "Every day matters, every hour matters, every second matters to get things done that need to be done." "According to WMUR-TV in Manchester, viewers would see a campaign ad almost every commerical break throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day." Permalink
Giuiliani "Aides Acknowledge... Missteps"
Essential reading: NY Times tick tocks the history of the Giuliani campaign, and how it ended up a bit schizo about Iowa, New Hampshire, internal factions, Huckabee -- and calling the candidate "Ralph." Permalink
Barnicle to New Yorkers: You've Dropped Dead. . . in New Hampshire
New England's legendary columnist sees troubled in the Granite State for Giuliani, Clinton. Permalink
Clinton: I Championed Border Security First With Dems
In wide-ranging Concord Monitor interview, candidate deftly avoids making news in interview filled with same-old, same-old questions. Permalink
NRA Batting for Richardson
Spent small sum-- about $9,000-- on planned mailing for the gun rights supporter. Permalink
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Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good day. Rest well, for Wednesday, it’s back to chasing sugar plums. Permalink
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