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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

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

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

THE PAGE UPDATED ALL XMAS DAY LONG -- SEE BELOW FOR THE LATEST NEWS

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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