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Headlines from January 10th, 2008
Status Quo Ante Bellum
Fox Republican debate in Myrtle Beach ends without changing the race one iota. Six-headed gabfest more gab than fest. Mark Halperin's grades: McCain: A- Huckabee: B Romney: B Thompson: B Giuliani: B- Paul: C Read the full debate report cards here. Permalink
South Carolina Rep. Clyburn Might Endorse Before Primary
Democratic power broker might get off sidelines -- unhappy with her-and-his Clinton comments on civil rights leaders and Obama. Permalink
Clinton Goes Door to Door in Nevada
New York Times on her play for Hispanic votes on the day before Obama's arrival in the state. Seen as effort to woo members of Obama-backing culinary union. Permalink
Some Tire of Waiting for Bloomberg
Even members of his administration want NYC's mayor to decide on '08 race. Indecision "features all the things that we like least about Michael Bloomberg...." Permalink
Race Issue Emerges in Clinton-Obama Battle
Some African-Americans accuse Hillary and Bill Clinton of insensitivity in recent comments. Bill Clinton appeared on the Rev. Al Sharpton’s radio show and several others Friday to discuss the subject. Click here to listen to Sharpton's interview. Update: Hillary Clinton tells ABC she is the one offended by the allegations. "I think it's regrettable that these are being in a way used to try to divide people in our country...." Permalink
Evening News Roundup
Campaign '08 took a back seat to the economy, other stories. ABC: Report on racial insensitivity allegations against the Clintons, saying Bill Clinton appeared on several African-American radio programs to explain himself. Had response from Hillary Clinton. Brief mentions of Giuliani's cash shortage and Napolitano's endorsement of Obama. CBS: Report on the importance of winning Michigan for Romney. Campaign Notebook included Giuliani staffers forgoing paychecks and Clinton's economic plan. NBC: Economic troubles dominated the broadcast, including what the candidates are doing-- Clinton's $70 billion proposal, Edwards' stop at a SC foodbank, Obama's recent attention to the issue and the McCain-Romney battle over aiding Michigan. Package from Berlin looked at European interest in the race (mostly Obama vs. Clinton) and how many just want a clean break from the last 8 years. Permalink
Pre-Debate Fox News SC Poll
McCain 25, Huckabee 18, Romney 17. Error margin: 4 points. Read more here. Permalink
Kerry Endorses Obama
Says at Charleston rally he “will be and should be the next president of the United States.” Watch clip of speech above. Read full text here. Endorsement brings symbolic boost, superdelegate vote, fundraising email list. Edwards, who ran on the ticket with Kerry in '04, responds here. But: TIME's Tumulty finds it was the Clintons who lobbied the hardest for Kerry's backing. Permalink
Paul Strongly Denies Charge of Racism
Passionately disavows biased articles written by others in his Texas newsletter in the '90s. Click above to watch him speak on CNN. Permalink
Richardson Drops Out
At afternoon presser says: "It is with great pride, understanding, and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for president." Read his remarks here. Says on CNN's "Situation Room": Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Obama, Edwards, even Huckabee have called him in the past few days. Doesn't plan to endorse at this time. Read full transcript here. Update: Former Richardson backers Henry Cisneros and Edward Romero throw support to Clinton. Permalink
Two Giuliani Ads Hit Florida
Second says race isn't the "Super Bowl," says ad urging Sunshine Staters to "turn down the noise," ignore pundits, and focus on leadership. Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink
AP Lays Out Candidates' Financial Situations
Looks at how much they raised for nomination in 4Q, January Clinton: $24M raised, $20M cash on hand. Obama: $22.5M raised, $8M since '08 began. Edwards: $4 to $5M raised, entitled to $8.8M matching funds. Romney: Won’t say, but raised $5M Wed. (with only $1.5 for nomination). McCain: Raised more than $5.7M. Huckabee: $7 to $8M raised, $2M cash on hand. Giuliani: Won’t say, but spent more than $600,000 on one FL ad. Permalink
Novak on The Cry
Conservative opinion peddler: "Only the naive can believe Clinton was not artfully playing for sympathy from her sisters." Permalink
HALPERIN'S TAKE
On CNN's "American Morning" -- weighs in on McCain, Huckabee, Clinton and Obama's strength in South Carolina. Watch it above. Permalink
New Romney Radio Ad Stresses "Michigan Values"
Michigan Rep. Hoekstra and wife say he'll fight for the unborn and traditional marriage, increase jobs, protect lakes. Touts fact candidate was born in the state. Listen to it here. Read script here. Politico: Romney's Michigan balance sheet. Permalink
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