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December 11, 2007

National Review Endorses Romney

"Romney has President Bush's virtues and avoids his flaws," says the magazine. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 6:41 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Missing Oprah Bounce

More than eight in 10 Democrats said Oprah Winfrey's endorsement would not make any difference come primary day. --Jennifer Agiesta

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 6:22 PM ET | Comments (0)

For Thompson, a New Focus on Iowa

Trailing badly in the New Hampshire polls, former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson has decided to campaign "nonstop" in Iowa for the next three weeks. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 5:23 PM ET | Comments (0)

Ron Paul, a Write-In Candidate

Supporters take pen in hand on behalf of Ron Paul.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 4:31 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Obama Iceman Cometh

The Obama campaign deploys a seasonal advocate, "Snowbama," outside its Des Moines, Iowa, headquarters. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 4:03 PM ET | Comments (0)

With Reporters Grounded, Obama and Clinton Hold Competing Conference Calls

N.H. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter endorses Obama on his call. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 3:21 PM ET | Comments (0)

Reconsidering the Primary Calendar

Imagine if the primary calendar were organized around the weather. --Dan Balz

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 2:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Ice Storm

Ice storm forces slowdown in Iowa campaigning. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 1:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

Huckabee Picks Up Minuteman Founder Endorsement

Jim Gilchrist praises former Arkansas governor's border security plan. --Perry Bacon

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 12:26 PM ET | Comments (0)

Biden on Air in Iowa

Senator Joe Biden's first ad is up in Iowa.--Shailagh Murray

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 11:08 AM ET | Comments (0)

Huckabee and the Bush Legacy

Huckabee's rise in polls raises questions about the future of "compassionate conservatism." --Peter Baker

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 11:03 AM ET | Comments (0)

Giuliani's Security Measures

Judith Nathan, always by Rudy Giuliani's side.--Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:18 AM ET | Comments (3)

 

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