Archive - January 22, 2008 - The Page by Mark Halperin

For a night, at least. McCain raised $1 million for his campaign Tuesday night in the center of Giuliani's political turf and released a list of his New York supporters. Up next, D.C.: McCain camp is planning a major fundraiser in the Beltway next week. Permalink

Edwards Uses His Heart and His Head

Joined by his parents, who recalled his humble beginnings, Edwards cited the importance of heart during a 40-minute appearance in South Carolina. Later, he allowed David Letterman to take a swipe - literally - at his carefully coifed hair. Permalink

Obama Throws Down the Gamecock Gauntlet

In interview with CBN's David Brody he says: "I think the South Carolina voters will have to make an assessment in terms of how seriously she's taking the state. She said last night that Bill Clinton wasn't the one running for President, but this is the next primary and he's the one who's staying behind." Read more of the wide ranging interview here, including him on last night's debate, if his main rival is being honest, why she's doing so well with Latinos and those Muslim emails. Permalink

The State's Choice

South Carolina's paper endorses Obama. "He would be a groundbreaking nominee. More to the point, he makes a solid case that he is ready to lead the whole country." Permalink

HE'S OUT

Says in a statement Tuesday: "I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort." Full statement here. Didn't say whether he'll endorse. Adviser talks up his VP potential. GOP consultant Mark Corallo: "He was a lackluster candidate who would have been a great president." Read TIME's Jay Newton's Small's take here. Romney on Fox: Departure "is sad for those (of us) who were big fans of his... anyone would think that having Fred Thompson as a vice president is a good thing." Permalink

Clinton Ad Hits South Carolina

Heaps blame onto President Bush for our "trap door" economy. Click above to watch. Permalink

Obama: Muslims “Would View America Differently” If He's Elected

Says he’s “less likely to demonize the Muslim faith and more likely to understand that they are ordinary folks.” Listen to interview with Beliefnet. Read transcript here. Permalink

The Real World Intrudes

Turmoil on Wall Street after Dow plummets at Tuesday's opening. Candidates react to world financial declines. Read what they have to say here. Permalink

Republican-on-Republican Action

--Giuliani goes on the offensive against McCain in an interview with Fox's "Your World with Neil Cavuto." Read excerpts here. For more of Tuesday's Republican-on-Republican action, click here. Permalink

Evening News Roundup

Economic turmoil led all the broadcasts. ABC: After the economy and a health story, package looked at Democratic debate aftershocks and continuing feud between Obama and the Clintons. Brief mention of Thompson dropping out. CBS: Several economic reports segued into politics. Recap of Democratic tensions, including Obama comment: "The other side must be rattled if they're continuing saying false things about us." Mentioned his endorsement by The State newspaper. Report on Republicans mentioned Thompson's terse withdrawal announcement, speculated he’s most likely to endorse McCain. NBC: Spent much of beginning of broadcast on the economy. Political coverage started briefly with Thompson’s dropout then Andrea Mitchell package on CNN debate, personal attacks between Clinton, Obama (with extended clips). Russert weighed in, saying the Democratic race is breaking down along class, race lines, which “worries” party leaders. Permalink

Some Huckabee Staffers Forgo Pay to Try to Keep Campaign Alive

Campaign manager Chip Saltsman tells MSNBC some offered to receive less money, not get paid to aide campaign, but says he's not worried -- "We're the one campaign that's used to doing this on a shoestring." Huckabee is no longer organizing planes, buses for traveling press corps, isn't running ads in Florida. But: Huckabee pledges late Tuesday to remain in the race through next week's Florida primary, despite grim financial situation. Permalink

Obama, Clinton Keep at It

Clinton says Obama was "looking for a fight" in Monday's debate. Releases memo and Web video in response. Meanwhile, Obama hits Clinton's economic record, attacks both Clintons in conference call, and his campaign releases their own post-debate memo. For more of Tuesday's Clinton-Obama sparring, click here. Permalink

Endorsement Roundup

Obama nabs endorsement from Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson. Clinton accepts backing from Farm Workers Union. Edwards touts backing of the South Carolina Communication Workers of America. And: Clinton wins nod from California Rep. Joe Baca. Permalink

CNN Debate Scores Highest Ratings

Network says 4.9 million watched the Myrtle Beach event, the most ever for a primary debate on cable. Permalink

Edwards Fights For the Spotlight in South Carolina TV Ad

New 30-second spot opens with Clinton, Obama side by side and the narrator slamming them on taking money from drug companies, corporate lobbyists. Asks: "What’s happened to the Democratic Party?" Watch it above. Permalink