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Headlines from January 27th, 2008
Obama: I'm Still the Underdog
Speaking to the press aboard his plane, the South Carolina winner says Clinton's name recognition will help her in the compressed nomination calendar. "Senator Clinton, I think, has the advantage in a lot of these states," he says of February 5 contests. Also calls Caroline Kennedy's endorsement "deeply moving," offers thoughts on Monday's State of the Union. Plus: Talks with CNN about what may lie behind his appeal, while taking some possible veiled shots at the Clintons. Click above to watch. Permalink
Two Generations of Kennedys Back Obama
Joined by son Patrick and niece Caroline, Sen. Edward Kennedy delivers an impassioned address supporting the Illinois senator-- and throwing a few jabs at the Clintons. Watch video above. Clinton responds: "At the end of the day, this is a contest not among our endorsers but among us as individuals." Plus: TIME's Karen Tumulty talks with Ted & Caroline Kennedy and Obama after the endorsement. Read it here. Listen to Q&A here. HALPERIN'S TAKE: Six reasons why the Kennedy endorsement is a big deal. Kennedy to appear Monday on the Tavis Smiley Show. Check local listings. Permalink
Giuliani: "The Rumors of My Demise are Premature"
Former N.Y. mayor insists he's running strong in Florida despite polls showing him trailing his rivals. "Everything has been unorthodox about this election. It hasn't gone at all like people thought it would go, right?" But declines to call the Sunshine State a "must-win." Permalink
Kansas Governor, California Rep Backing Obama
Sunflower State's Kathleen Sebelius, Golden State's Xavier Becerra sign on. Obama to visit his grandparents' Kansas hometown on Tuesday. Permalink
Romney, McCain Keep Up Attacks
Romney continues pounding McCain on the economy and a climate bill. McCain targets Romney's economic record in Massachusetts, and continues Iraq attacks despite criticism in the press. The AP tries to sort it all out. Oops-- Romney slips and tells a reporter McCain is "lying," before scrambling to say he's merely "dishonest." Watch video here. Permalink
Clinton: "We Should Take a Deep Breath"
In confab with journos, suggests she's heard enough about race in her competition with Obama. Defends her husband's role in campaign, notes they "don't just talk about" spreading hope. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Clinton said she will be in Florida on Tuesday night, Romney hammered McCain on a range of topics, and much more. Get a full rundown of the Sunday shows. Permalink
McCain to Skip State of the Union
He'll be campaigning in Florida while colleagues Clinton and Obama attend Bush's address. Permalink
Colorado Poll
From the Denver Post/Mason-Dixon: Dems: Obama 34, Clinton 32, Edwards 17 GOP: Romney 43, McCain 24, Huckabee 17 Error margin: 3.5 points. Conducted Jan 21-23. Permalink
McCain, Crist Finesse Insurance Issue
McCain says he wants Crist to play "the lead role" in lowering homeowner insurance costs in Florida. Watch video of Florida governor's Saturday night surprise endorsement here. Permalink
Evening News Roundup
NBC: The Democratic race led the show, with looks at Sunday campaigning by Clinton and Obama (including an audience in Georgia of 11,000). Clip of Obama saying he’s still the underdog, mention of two Kennedy endorsements. Andrea Mitchell said Ted Kennedy is “appalled” at both Clintons’ negative campaigning. Second package on McCain-Romney feuding, mentioned heavy voting in Florida and the blow to Giuliani of losing Crist’s endorsement to McCain. CBS, ABC had sports. Permalink
Republican-on-Republican Action
--Romney camp starts it off Sunday, hitting McCain on Bush tax cuts, economic creds. Read it here. Permalink
Giuliani Reaches Out to Jewish Voters
Speaking in a Florida Synagogue, yarmulke-wearing New Yorker denounced "disease" of anti-Semitism, emphasized fight against terror. Permalink
Romney, Bain, and the Globe
Hometown paper scrubs businessman-candidate. Permalink
Annual Alfalfa Dinner Plays Politics
In annual elite Washington affair, club nominates speculated independent candidate Michael Bloomberg as their mock presidential candidate. Bloomberg's remarks: "Someone just said to me, 'You know, Mike, not having a spouse could really benefit a candidate. Spouses say the wrong thing. They get jealous of the attention...I said, 'Hillary, you're absolutely right.'" Permalink
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