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Hillary Clinton draws boos from fired-up (and antagonistic) Obama supporters at New Hampshire Democratic dinner. Chants of "O-ba-ma" and "fired up and ready to go." Permalink

Clinton Team Spreading Video Oppo on Obama

Directs ABC News to footage showing Obama backing single-payer health care and opposing mandatory minimum prison sentences. Watch it above. Meant to suggest "liberal" and "flip flopper" and "unelectable." Permalink

How Long Does It Take for the Last Dog to Die?

B. Clinton tells ABC News he's confident about his wife's chances in New Hampshire. But "I just wish we had ten days instead of five." Permalink

McAuliffe: New Clinton New Hampshire TV Ads on the Way

On call with reporters emphasizing her national organization, her chairman displays usual bravado. Permalink

McCain Backer Graham on Romney

Calls rival candidate: "A wounded guy with a lot of money, a dangerous combination." Permalink

Elizabeth Edwards, "Champion of the Trial Lawyers"

The always strong-speaking Elizabeth Edwards chastises Hardballing Chris Matthews for constantly giving trial lawyers a hard time, but Matthews gives as good as he gets. Watch clip above. Permalink

Obama Backer Daschle Hits Grandpa McCain

Former Senate Leader tells National Journal: "My feeling is that Barack is more youthful, Barack is more energetic, Barack is the future. John may represent a little bit more of the past." Permalink

McCain Points to Bush Inexperience in Tagging Romney

"You could argue that he had to lean a little bit too much on Vice President Cheney." Permalink

Romney Drops Tough NH Immigration Mailing

Calls McCain, Giuliani, and Huckabee "out of touch" on immigration. Permalink

Edwards Uses Fighting Words in NH

Tries to continue momentum day after placing second in Iowa. Minimizes Clinton's candidacy saying voters "now have two choices," argues he can wage a populist agenda more energetically than Obama. Permalink

McCain Analyzes Bill Clinton's Caucus Night Body Language

“I did see her spouse not looking like it was the happiest day of his life." Permalink

Evening News Roundup

ABC: David Wright led show with Obama in NH, played his claim that winning the state will bring him the White House. Kate Snow looked at the Clintons, heard Bill Clinton say he'd rather have 10 days than 5 to campaign. Also played footage of Obama making allegedly "liberal" or inconsistent claims highlighted by the Clinton campaign. Jake Tapper noted that Huckabee may have more trouble in secular, libertarian NH, noted he's speaking less about values issues. John Berman noted Romney cited "change" 21 times in a NH address. Stephanopoulos called NH a must-win for Romney, noted that Clinton has little time to stop Obama without looking desperate. CBS: Dean Reynolds on the "Obama steamroller," quoted Clinton urging voters to ask Obama where he stands on the issues. Nancy Cordes looked at Huckabee's IA win, said a strong third-place finish in NH would be successful. Campaign Notebook included McCain calling NH a must-win, Edwards calling himself an underdog, strong Dem turnout in IA. Bob Schieffer was skeptical about Huckabee in NH, noting he has little money or organization and the state lacks religious conservatives. Obama's campaign, though, has a "60s movement feel" to it. Jeff Greenfield suggested other Democrats are already setting the stage for a loss in NH, to focus on later states. NBC: First eight minutes devoted to '08 race, focusing on how Iowa will frame NH's contest. Andrea Mitchell focused on Obama's youth turnout and how Clinton is targeting campaign on a younger audience. David ... Permalink

Thompson Takes New Hampshire for Granite

Candidly says on MSNBC: "You are absolutely right. We're not competitive in New Hampshire. And we won't be campaigning there other than to go in for the debates which are tomorrow night and sunday night." Makes similar statements on Fox. Says focus is South Carolina. Plus: Thompson last of rivals to arrive in NH Friday. Permalink

James Dobson Sees Higher Meaning in Huckabee Win

Influential Family man sees religious conservative show of force in Huckabee triumph. Permalink

Paul Makes Media Push

Unveils TV ads in NH, SC characterizing him as a "freedom fighter." Watch NH ad here, SC ad here. Touts his record in radio ad running in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maine and North Dakota. Listen to it here. Permalink