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Republicans Feud Again at Fox Forum
Five Republicans clash in Manchester, NH at the final debate before Tuesday's primary. AP lede: "Mitt Romney and John McCain sparred over their tax and spending records and who was a better agent for change...." Read full transcript here. Mark Halperin's debate grades: Romney: A- McCain: B+ Giuliani: B- Huckabee: C+ Thompson: C Read his full report cards here. Permalink
New NH USA Today/Gallup Poll
Dems: Obama 41, Clinton 28, Edwards 19. GOP: McCain 34, Romney 30, Huckabee 13, Paul 8, Giuliani 8. Error margin: 4 points. Poll conducted: Jan 4-6 Read more on the poll, including comparisons to last month's results. Permalink
Obama Jumps to Big Lead in New CNN/WMUR NH Poll Numbers
Dems: Obama 39, Clinton 29, Edwards 16. GOP: McCain 32, Romney 26, Huckabee 14, Giuliani 11. GOP numbers static from Saturday. Error margin: 5 points. Poll taken: Jan 5, 6 For complete results, including comparison to previous results, click here. Permalink
Romney Dials Down Expectations
In a Politico interview, Romney suggests that coming a "close second" to McCain in New Hampshire would be a significant feat on Tuesday. Permalink
McCain: I Can Beat Obama
Says he won't retreat from a campaign centered around change, argues he's battled status quo for decades in Washington. Also says he doesn't regret tone of attacks against Romney in Saturday debate. Permalink
Edwards Unveils NH Ad
In sixty-second spot, claims the "underdog" mantle and vows to keep fighting "all the way to the convention and the White House." Spot hits Granite State airwaves Monday, click above to watch, and read script here. Permalink
AFSCME Chief Denies Running Negative Ads
Responding to letter from members of union's executive board, Gerald McEntee says pro-Clinton, anti-Obama ads merely "contrasted differences." Read original complaint letter. Permalink
Clinton Aides Fear New Hampshire Tidal Wave for Obama and South Carolina Loss for Her
Another story-- this time from Politico-- with blind gloom-and-doom quotes galore. Permalink
Page Exclusive: Clinton Talks About Obama Campaign's Lobbyist Ties
In an interview aboard her campaign bus Sunday, Clinton and Mark Halperin discuss Obama's debate denial of the the fact that his NH campaign leader is a drug industry lobbyist. Click above to watch. Despite Obama's denial, the facts say otherwise-- click here for more. Permalink
Edwards: Clinton Campaign Has "No Conscience"
Responds to a Clinton spokesman's jab that, as president, "you need to do more than read articles about people who need help and talk about them." Permalink
Obama Camp Picks Iraq Fight With Clinton
Positive effort put aside to take on rival over signature issue. (Low in post) Permalink
B. Clinton Challenges Obama's Anti-War Reputation
"It was far more complicated," he tells a NH rally. "In 2004 at the convention he said he didn’t know how he would have voted." Permalink
Obama Depressed By Clinton Camp
Tells Diane Sawyer in interview for Monday's Good Morning America that he has not liked his rival's recent conduct. Diane Sawyer: Do you get angry at her? Sen. Obama: Not really. I find the manner in which they've been running their campaign sort of depressing lately. Read more here. Permalink
SUNDAY REQUIREMENTS
HALPERIN'S TAKE: On this day, every candidate has special needs. Permalink
Romney, Huckabee Take Heat on "This Week"
Both Republicans grilled by Stephanopoulos. Romney admits he made a mistake in Saturday's debate, while Huckabee fends off repeated allegations of flip-flopping. Watch clip of Huckabee here and Romney here. To read more on the Sunday shows, click here. Permalink
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