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Politics up to the Minute

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BIDEN DROPS OUT

Left the race after finishing fifth in Iowa. Permalink

Democratic Party of Iowa: 239,000 Caucus Attendees

Shatters all-time record. Permalink

DODD EXITS

Connecticut Senator never got traction. Permalink

Romney Congratulates Huckabee on Fox

Said he's going full speed into New Hampshire. Watch clip above. Permalink

Gravel: I'm Still In It

Democratic looongshot uses barebones Web video to deny report he quit race. Watch it here. Permalink

Evangelicals Push Huckabee to Victory

And young voters strongly favored Obama in Thursday's showdown, according to AP surveys. Permalink

Giuliani Camp Says Race is Still "Wide Open"

Congratulates Huckabee, says Giuliani will continue to run a "national primary campaign." Read full statement here. Permalink

Huckabee's Campaign Chair on Granite Staters

Ed Rollins says Huckabee's an establishment candidate, not a maverick. "I think they realize he can draw independent voters and can be a candidate," he told CNN. Permalink

CNN Superdelegate Survey

Dems: Clinton 154, Obama 50, Edwards 33. Read more here. Permalink

Entrance Polls: GOP IA Race More Fluid Than Dems

WashPost: Show significant numbers of Republican voters made up mind in final week. Majority of Dem voters say they chose their candidate over a month ago. Permalink

Thompson adviser -- angry about story saying Thompson may back out of the race -- points out it's something McCain would benefit from, says she doesn't think Huckabee can be the nominee. Watch clip above. Permalink

McCain's Remarks in New Hampshire

Congratulates Huckabee-- looks ahead to the Tuesday's primary. "We can feel the momentum." Click here for video. Permalink

McCain on New Hampshire: "We Will Win"

Confidence radiates off of Arizonan in Manchester appearance. Plus: McCain's rising fortunes means he is adding on a charter jet (with room for the base) out of New Hampshire next week. Permalink

Clinton Still Doing Senate Biz

Latest release: "Senator Clinton Welcomes More Than $1.5 Million In FEMA Funds For Repairs To Municipal Soccer Field In New Rochelle." Read it here. Permalink

NH AG Has No Answers on Apparent Calls, McCain Camp Points to Romney

Investigation looking into seeming anti-Romney phone calls suggests the identity of the calls' sponsor won't be known before state's Jan. 8 primary. McCain adviser: "We've long suspected - and still suspect - it's Gov. Romney who wanted to test the Mormon issue and McCain's record and see what messages would work." Read Romney response here. Update: McCain adviser releases statement saying he was not speaking for campaign when making Romney accusations. Read statement here. Permalink