Archive - January 11, 2008 - The Page by Mark Halperin

From CNN/Opinion Research: GOP: McCain 34, Huckabee 21, Giuliani 18, Romney 14 Dems: Clinton 49, Obama 36, Edwards 12 Error margins: GOP 5 points, Democrats 4.5 points. Poll conducted Jan. 9-10. Click here to read more. Permalink

Clinton Gets Personal in NV, SC TV Ad

Continuing to show the emotional side that many say helped her to win in NH, new ad uses footage from primary victory speech, meeting with voters. Starts with much-repeated line: "Over the last week I listened to you and in the process I found my own voice." Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink

Former Sen. Gary Hart Endorses Obama

Colorado Democrat says Obama is in "a unique position to end race as a factor in American politics." Permalink

Talking About the Economy Far From Stupid

On a day that the Dow Jones industrial average fell 300 points: Clinton proposed tens of billions in economic stimulus package to deal with slowdown in California Friday. Read details here. Huckabee stressed need for less regulation while still pitching a populist message on issues like homelessness, climate change at the Detroit Economic Club. Plus: WashPost on how the issue has moved to the top of the pile. Permalink

Michigan GOP Poll #s

Coming soon to The Page. Developing.... Permalink

Romney, McCain Launch New Michigan TV Ads

McCain's ad highlights backing from The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press as he tries to win two in a row. Watch it above. Read script here. Permalink

McCain Hits Mich., SC Radio Airwaves

New ad pulls at the heart strings, tells the story of McCain's POW cellmate Mike Christian. Listen to it here. Permalink

Romney Attracts Small Crowd At Michigan Event

Crowd filled half the seats at an event in Warren, where he touted his family ties to the state, promised to end recession. Delivered a 13-minute address, shorter than usual, and took no questions from his audience. Permalink

Giuliani Campaign Releases Financial Info

Statement from Campaign Manager DuHaime: Campaign has $11.5M total as of the end of 2007, $7M cash on hand for the nomination fight. Reassures they'll have enough money for Florida, beyond. Read it here. Release comes after reports of budget crunch: AP says about a dozen senior campaign staffers are forgoing January paychecks. Giuliani aide tells The Page: "Several members of our staff wanted to work without pay -- including the campaign manager -- as a way to contribute more to our efforts. . . . That said, our campaign is not -- and has never been -- living hand to mouth." Read full statement here. But: An insider tells CNN "it was more telling than asking." Permalink

Clinton Gets Very Warm California Welcome

Man shouts at LA rally, "Hillary, marry me, baby!" She dryly responds, "I'd probably be arrested." Permalink

Arizona Gov. Napolitano Joins Obama Team

Former Clinton administration appointee gets off the fence. Tells WashPost: "I think he's a new young voice who has new appeal, particularly for those of us in the West." Permalink

NBC Yanks Kucinich's Invitation to Nevada Debate

Network tightened eligibility rules for next week's faceoff; Ohio Rep. says he's considering legal action. Permalink

Clinton on the Springfield Years

NY senator denigrates Obama's time as a state senator and his overall experience in sweeping interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "We face a lot of problems in our country that are not going to be solved by a speech, no matter how eloquent or passionately delivered." Permalink

Schwarzenegger Spokesman: No Decision Yet on ‘08 Choice

Says California governor “has great respect” for his friend McCain, but isn’t ready to endorse any candidate. Schwarzenegger has ties to Giuliani, Bloomberg, as well. Cold water on Friday Wall Street Journal report that governor "could come out soon in support of Mr. McCain." Permalink