Archive - March 1, 2008 - The Page by Mark Halperin

New and repurposed TV ads focus on national security and veterans affairs, as well as the need for unity and "a new direction." To watch the ads, click above and click here, click here and click here. Permalink

NY Times Examines Rezko-Obama Ties

On eve of former Obama patron's trial, Paper of Record's examination offers a few new Rezko facts, nothing significant new on Obama, and fails to address most of Howard Wolfson's questions. Newsweek tackles the same issue. Permalink

Clinton on Obama: "His Entire Campaign is Based on One Speech"

The former first lady jabs Obama on several fronts aboard her campaign plane. "I give him credit for making the speech, but the speech was not followed up with action, which is part of the pattern we have seen repeatedly—a lot of talk, little action." Watch clip of airborne press conference. Also repeatedly knocks Obama in searing Saturday set-to in Fort Worth. Read full remarks here. Meanwhile, Obama delivers his own shots in Rhode Island: “Real change isn’t voting for George Bush’s war in Iraq and then telling the American people it was actually a vote for more diplomacy….” Read his prepared speech. In response, both campaigns fire off statements and detailed fact-checks. Read statements here and fact-checks here. Permalink

NY Times Finds No Meaningful Anti-Clinton, Pro-Obama Bias in Press

Lee Cowan, Jon Alter, and Andrea Mitchell all agree -- no big problems in coverage. And it is Clinton's fault if there is. But: Pro-Clinton founder of Harvard's Shorenstein Center says he's "outraged" by alleged bias in favor of Obama. Permalink

Clinton: Obama-Canada-NAFTA Reports "Somewhat Disturbing"

New York Senator says reports that Obama officials have offered private assurances to Canada over NAFTA are "part of a pattern." Read her full comment. Plus: Two Ohio labor leaders also demand answers from Obama. Read their letter here. Obama campaign and Canadian officials deny the report. Permalink

Weekend at Johnny's

Vigorous de facto Republican nominee takes well-earned weekend off at home in Arizona. If news breaks out, will he fill the void? Plays host to some 30 political allies at his Sedona retreat. Group includes Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty, but Florida Gov. Crist had to cancel. (Note: This post's headline and picture are homage to one of McCain's most well-received campaign trail jokes.) Permalink

Wisconsin Superdelegate Backs Obama

State Democratic Party Chair Joe Wineke had been an Edwards supporter. Permalink

Clinton Health Care Mailing

Flier being sent in Texas continues her mandate argument against Obama. Permalink

McCain Aide McKinnon Set to Become “Cheerleader in Chief”

Torn between McCain and Obama, veteran media adviser prepares for move to the sidelines. “I've become increasingly uncomfortable…." Boston Globe offers long profile of hat-wearing, music-loving Austin resident. Permalink

Texas Democratic Party Warns Candidates Over Legal Action

A potential lawsuit over the state's caucuses could delay or disrupt Tuesday's results, party tells Clinton and Obama. Clinton team has raised questions about releasing results of nonbinding caucuses, but officials say they don't intend to sue. Also: Latest figures show Obama outraising Clinton 3-1 in Texas. Permalink