Archive - December 26, 2007 - The Page by Mark Halperin

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POLICY CORNER

Richardson to deliver major speech on Pakistan, war on terror Fri. Read more here. Permalink

Romney slams rival for attacking him personally in immigration mailing about landscaper, says he hasn't ruled out making more personal attacks. Also releases opposition research memo portraying McCain as a flip-flopper on immigration. Read it here. McCain camp responds: "I know something about tailspins, and it's pretty clear Mitt Romney is in one." Read full statement here. Permalink

Giuliani All Sunny Still

In Florida, shows he's confident in strategy, says "I think the people of Florida will make their own decision on who they think will be the best Republican candidate. Our states don't always vote the same." Watch video here. Permalink

Giuliani Doctor Says He's in "Very Good Health"

Awaited statement confirms Giuliani's claims that he's doing just fine. Read full statement here. Permalink

Clinton Releases New TV Ad in Iowa, NH Thurs.

Entitled "Stakes," ad uses iconic and emotional still images to make closing argument (with spare text on screen and no spoken words.) Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink

Ron Paul Up with New Ad in Iowa, NH

Latest spot titled "Defender of Freedom" touts his record as Air Force flight surgeon, doctor, congressman. Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink

Huckabee Takes Cash Money for Words

Politico: Silver-tongued Arkansan still giving paid speeches as candidate. Permalink

TV Potpourri

On CNBC, Romney repeated familiar critique of Huckabee's fiscal record as Arkansas governor. Also said "he'd be a great guy for president." Voiced disappointment at "the class card" as populist political appeals increase. Permalink

Evening News Roundup

ABC: Jake Tapper and Kate Snow led show with reports from IA. Tapper covered continued feuding among Republicans, including anti-Huckabee phone calls to be made Wednesday night on immigration. Said few people are paying attention to Giuliani in Fla. Snow covered Democrats, including Clinton's new ad and Edwards' 527 support. CBS: Jim Axelrod with Clinton in IA said she's not expected to directly attack Obama or Edwards any longer, letting the two duke it out themselves. Dean Reynolds' report on Obama noted his large crowds, included gushing quotes from previously undecided female voters. Campaign Notebook included Edwards door-to-door efforts in NH, Giuliani in Fla, new McCain ad. Jeff Greenfield looked at GOP race from Des Moines, noted that Huckabee, still short on cash, has "outsourced" much of his campaign to the evangelical community. NBC: Lee Cowan wrapped up the day's political events -- including Huckabee's hunting trip, Romney's spat with Huckabee, McCain, and the themes behind Obama, Clinton and Edwards' closing tours. Permalink