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Headlines from January 2nd, 2008
Final Zogby IA Poll
GOP: Huckabee 31, Romney 25, Thompson 11, McCain 10, Paul 10 Dems: Obama 31, Edwards 27, Clinton 24 Error margin: 3.3 points. Read more here. Permalink
Bloomberg Again Coy on Presidential Run
Tells "Today," "I'm not going to be a candidate." But then switches (corrects?) to present tense, and says twice: "I am not a candidate." Permalink
The Base Comes Home
Brian Williams, George Stephanopoulos, Dan Balz, Tim Russert, John Harwood, Judy Woodruff, Tammy Haddad, and more get the band back together to watch McCain event in Iowa Wednesday night. The candidate keeps the crowd and journos in stitches with lines such as one referencing two of his Senate supporters who were on hand -- the majorly handsome John Thune (S.D.) and the more earthly Lindsey Graham (S.C.): "If I looked like [Thune], I'd be President of the United States today. Not Lindsey Graham." Permalink
"Show Up, Be Counted, Be Proud"
Des Moines Register's editorial doesn't pull any punches: the readers have an "awesome responsibility." "The party caucus is not a primary. It is not an election. It is a party function. It is as old as the republic, as American as the town-hall meeting, as close to the Earth as the proverbial grass roots." Permalink
Top Political Handicapper Calls Iowa for Huckabee
Bill Clinton says fellow Hoper and former Arkansas governor will win Thursday night. Permalink
Giuliani Ad Cites Bin Laden, 9/11, Bhutto Killing
Hard-hitting round-up of global terror warns of "madmen," "a people perverted" and "a nuclear power in chaos." Watch ad above. Read script here. Permalink
Obama Pleads to Kenyans For Peace
Tapes Voice of America broadcast urging an end to violence in Kenya, his father's native country. "The way forward is not through violence; it is through democracy and the rule of law." Read full message here. Permalink
She's a Hopemonger, Too
New Clinton Iowa radio ad has voter voice saying she is the candidate of "hope." Plus: Borrowing another Obama line, Clinton says she's "fired up" and "ready to go." Permalink
The Fangs Are Bared
Romney hits McCain on how much time he's spent in the Hawkeye state, saying "Welcome to Iowa, Senator." The two also continue their battle on national security.... ...As Huckabee swats Romney over his wealth and pedigreed background. Permalink
Evening News Roundup
All three anchors led shows from Des Moines. ABC: Kate Snow with Clinton, David Wright with Obama, David Muir joined Edwards on his all-night bus trip, Jake Tapper on Huckabee's recent stumbles, including not knowing about Tonight Show picket line. John Berman with Romney, included swipe at Huckabee caring more about "the caucus in LA than the caucus in Iowa." Ron Claiborne with McCain in NH, with McCain saying he's running for a four-year term, not an eight-year term. Stephanopoulos predicted a turnout of up to 160k Democrats, 80-90k Republicans. Charlie Gibson looked at caucus's impact on Winterset, IA, population 4,900. Candidates shared guiltiest pleasures-- three of eight said chocolate. CBS: Nancy Cordes led show with Huckabee's "gaffe" crossing Tonight Show picket line, angering some strikers. Bill Whitaker with Romney, Kelly Cobiella with McCain, Dean Reynolds with Obama, JIm Axelrod said Clinton has 5,000 volunteer drivers ready for Thursday. Chip Reid on Edwards' bus marathon; one crowd waited hours for a 3-minute visit. CBS' Campaign Notebook quoted "Republican sources" saying Thompson may drop out and endorse McCain after Thursday if he doesn't place in top two. Candidates spent $65 million in Iowa this year, three times 2004's total. Bob Schieffer said Iowa has a good record of predicting eventual nominees. Jeff Greenfield offered caucus primer, expected up to four candidates to drop out after Thursday. NBC: Broadcast led with three back-to-back reports, starting with David Gregory on the GOP (Huckabee said he wants to "change ... Permalink
Elizabeth Edwards Sides With Clinton on Health Care
Says Obama's plan does not cover 100% of Americans while on the trail with her husband. "It's just complete untruth." Permalink
On Caucus Day, Obama Still Being Asked About Internet Rumors
During food court grip-and-grin in Des Moines, Obama-- an avowed Christian-- is asked by voter if he is an atheist. Read pool report here. Permalink
For Democrats...Nice Is No Vice
Final full day of campaigning sees candidates accentuating the positive. Risk-averse contenders don't want to blow it. Permalink
"Meandering" Bloomberg Lashes Out at Prez Contenders
Singles out Romney on immigration, but indicts all the major candidates for alleged failure to address the big issues. Permalink
All Hands on Deck, Part II
Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle gives rare media interview, tells MSNBC she, Clinton are optimistic about Iowa. Watch clip above. Permalink
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