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McCain and Giuliani Sit on Leno's Couch
The joint appearance led Leno to ask if Giuliani was planning a vice presidential spot on the Republican ticket. "Nobody runs for it. The candidate has to have a total, absolutely open choice as to whoever they think is the best." Permalink
Edwards Skips Debate for Another Battle
The former candidate didn't hear his ex-rivals heap praise on him Thursday-- he was busy at the UNC- Boston College game. Permalink
Truce Breaks Out!!!
Obama, Clinton talked health care, Iraq, immigration, and intangibles -- but never mentioned Wal-Mart, Rezko, or that type of stuff. Mark Halperin's grades: Clinton: A- Obama: A- Read Halperin's report cards and grades on the candidates' substance, style, offense, and defense here. Permalink
Former Speaker Hastert Swipes McCain
"He is not" a conservative, the Romney supporter says. Calls the Arizonan "undependable" in Congress and usually "allied with the Democrats." Says after the Keating Five scandal, McCain became "more of a populist." Permalink
FROM: The Obama and Clinton War Rooms
Read the campaigns' mid-debate offense and defense memos on Iraq, health care and more. Permalink
L.A. Mayor, a Clinton Backer, Took Money From Tony Rezko
Antonio Villaraigosa, a national co-chairman of the Clinton campaign, accepted at least $1,500 from the indicted businessman. Clinton has criticized Obama for his ties with Rezko. Permalink
Obama Picks Up Former Clinton Supporter, Edwards Union
Widow of NY Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan -- who helped Clinton with her first Senate bid -- and 200,000-member Transportation Workers Union -- who had backed Edwards -- both go to the Illinois senator. Permalink
Push For Bloomberg Run May Be Fading
Early drafter tells NY Observer she's giving up, saying with Schwarzenegger's backing of McCain, she's convinced the NYC mayor won't run: "Even his good buddies are backing McCain. I think they would know if there was a reason to hold off on an endorsement." Meanwhile: Lieberman hits up the same theme, saying: "My feeling all along has been that if he ran, it would be because he had a real reason to run, and frankly, he and John McCain have a lot in common." Permalink
Republican-on-Republican Action
--Romney accuses McCain of Nixon-style tactics, saying "he took a sharp detour off the 'Straight Talk Express.'" Dueling memos from McCain and Romney: --Romney memo sees conservatives taking down the Arizonan, though notes that "the mainstream media is ready to anoint John McCain." --McCain campaign topper Davis pens press-release-as-memo boasting of strong Super Tuesday positioning. Permalink
B. Clinton Takes on Denver Heckler
Confronts man screaming about 9/11 conspiracies during his speech, saying: "We've heard from you now. Now you hear from me. I let you be rude and interrupt me..." Watch video above. Permalink
Romney Ad "Experience Matters" Hits Golden State Airwaves Friday
Ad, previously aired during campaign, also hits H. Clinton -- but not McCain. Watch it above. Read script here. More ads in other states expected soon. Plus: McCain aides say there will be some television advertising, but it will be modest. Spokesman: "Stay tuned." Permalink
National Journal Rankings: Obama Most Liberal Senator In 2007
Annual vote ratings show he shifted further to the left last year. Ranked as the 16th- and 10th-most-liberal during his first two years in the Senate. Clinton also shifted more to the left, ranking at number 16, after being number 32 in 2006. Response from Obama spokesman Burton: "Only in Washington can you get falsely attacked for being like Reagan one week and labeled the most liberal the next." Read full statement. Permalink
Gallup National Results
Latest tracking poll: Dems: Clinton 43, Obama 39 GOP: McCain 37, Romney 22, Huckabee 17 Change from Jan 27: Dems: Clinton -1, Obama +6 GOP: McCain +8, Romney +1, Huckabee -1 Error margin: 3 points Permalink
Pelosi Allies Continue Obama Swoon
Superdelegate/Representative Anna Eshoo (CA) latest to back Obama, as Speaker pronounces herself awed/stunned/mesmerized by Ted Kennedy endorsement of Land of Lincolner. Plus: Connecticut superdelegates/ Reps. Larson, Murphy also get behind Obama. Permalink
Super Tuesday's Ultimate Catch
Schwarzenegger endorses McCain in Los Angeles, offers boilerplate homage to Arizonan's resume. McCain gives passionate speech, pledging to "hand our children a cleaner planet." Watch clip above. WashPost's Balz: "A tableau that makes the old Republican Party shudder." Bloomberg News: "The endorsement has cachet. He is the quintessential, crossing party lines, post-partisan politician." Plus: Texas Gov. Rick Perry (who had been supporting Giuliani) also decides to back McCain. Permalink
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