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Headlines from January 12th, 2008
McCain Hits Romney in Michigan, South Carolina Mailings
Michigan mailing focuses on taxes: "Michigan Republicans thought Granholm was bad. Romney is worse." South Carolina flier slaps Romney on taxes and subsidized abortions, TIME's Michael Scherer reports. Plus: Saturday's 3-way battle for Tuesday's primary includes Huckabee-- over economy, values. Permalink
The State Endorses McCain
South Carolina's largest newspaper says it came down to McCain and Huckabee. But they say the Arkansan's "utter lack of knowledge of foreign affairs is unsettling." On McCain: "He is almost unique in his determination to do what is right, whatever the cost." Permalink
Gingrich Heaps Praise on Clinton
Former foe says she showed "the courage to learn" after Iowa and became a "much more attractive, much more aggressive and much more appealing candidate." Listen to his podcast here. Permalink
Michigan Catcalls for McCain Over Immigration
Some listeners jeer in the face of "straight talk" response to town meeting questions. Permalink
Young Christians Power Huckabee's Rise
"Huck's Army" linked him with Chuck Norris, paid for Huckabee airplane banner as old guard balked at his populist views. “It is a new kind of evangelical conservative position....” Permalink
Obama Puts Up Old TV Ads in New Places-- California and Arizona
Becomes first Democrat on the air in California with "Quiet," about being willing to tell people what they need to hear.... ....And in Arizona with "Mother," relating his mother's cancer fight to today's health care problems. Click ads to watch, and read scripts here. Permalink
Racial Tensions a Potential Boost For Clinton
Some strategists suggest Hispanics may be reluctant to support a black candidate. Clinton pollster Sergio Bendixen: "The Hispanic voter—and I want to say this very carefully—has not shown a lot of willingness or affinity to support black candidates." Permalink
Obama's Plane Bumps Another in Chicago
No one hurt when the jet clipped another plane's wing at Midway Airport. Obama, other passengers didn't notice. Permalink
Romneys Pay Homage to His Father
Campaign stop produces emotion. Watch the family tour of the Michigan state capitol. Permalink
Obama Campaign Studying Voter Attitudes on Race
Concerned his New Hampshire loss was possibly due to the “Bradley effect” among whites. Developing poll questions to better detect possible bias. Full story in upcoming New Yorker. Plus: Some black leaders in South Carolina call recent comments by the Clintons "painful." For more on African-American concerns about the Clintons' remarks, click here. NY Times: Rep. Clyburn (D-SC) won't endorse before primary. Permalink
Nebraska Senator Nelson Backs Obama
"Barack Obama, to me, represents the best hope for our own political reconciliation...." Read statement here. Permalink
Lawsuit Challenges Nevada Culinary Union
Suit by teachers union and others complains of caucus sites on the Las Vegas Strip, where many culinary members would vote. Challenge could hamper Obama campaign. Permalink
Thompson Back Up on South Carolina TV
Running his "Substance" ad again, thanks partly to $200,000 in new cash since Thursday's well-received debate performance. Permalink
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