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December 12, 2007

Tim Robbins On Board for Edwards

Tim Robbins heads to Iowa in support of John Edwards.--Peter Slevin

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 7:24 PM ET | Comments (6)

Romney Boasts of Healthcare Plan

His campaign has a new mailer on the issue. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 7:10 PM ET | Comments (7)

At GOP Debate, Talk Turns Away from Top Issues

Moderator bars talk of the war. --Jennifer Agiesta

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 5:54 PM ET | Comments (9)

For Republicans, Debate is a Civil Affair

In last GOP debate before Iowa caucuses, Republicans avoid fireworks. -- By Michael D. Shear and Dan Balz

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 5:00 PM ET | Comments (9)

Clinton and Obama Camps Both Cheered by Polls

Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama found good news overnight in newly-released polls.--Dan Balz

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 4:15 PM ET | Comments (35)

Clinton N.H. Official Warns Obama Will Be Attacked on Drug Use

Billy Shaheen says Obama's candor on the subject would "open the door" to further questions, attacks from Republicans. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 2:40 PM ET | Comments (472)

Coming Soon, an End to Debate Season in Iowa

The GOP field holds its final debate in Iowa today. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 11:32 AM ET | Comments (4)

Fred Thompson's Casting Call

Former senator excelled in his first screen role -- as himself. --Joel Achenbach

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 11:10 AM ET | Comments (2)

Giuliani Backers Attack 'Taxachusetts Romney'

Congressional backers of Rudy Giuliani launch a new attack on Mitt Romney in New Hampshire.--Michael D. Shear

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 10:05 AM ET | Comments (9)

How Obama Won a N.H. Legislator's Support

Rep. Carol Shea-Porter's Obama endorsement carried more of a jolt than one would normally expect from a rookie congresswoman. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 8:45 AM ET | Comments (10)

The Word on Thompson: An Actor

A Fred Thompson "tag cloud" shows wide knowledge of his acting career. --Jennifer Agiesta

Posted on December 12, 2007 at 8:01 AM ET | Comments (4)

 

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