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January 16, 2008

Welcome to Hil Force One

Team Clinton unveiled a new campaign plane on Wednesday -- and with it, an honorary member of the flight crew. "My name is Hillary, and I'm so pleased to have most of you on board," Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton announced over the public address system of the 737 aircraft before it took off on its maiden voyage, from Las Vegas to Reno, shortly after 2 p.m. pacific standard time. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 6:23 PM ET | Comments (43)

Huckabee Voters: Will They Show?

Will Mike Huckabee have a problem even among his base, the faithful, in South Carolina? --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 6:20 PM ET | Comments (14)

S.C. as Romney Country?

Romney, courting the "real conservative" vote in South Carolina.--Joel Achenbach

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 5:07 PM ET | Comments (35)

The Super Tuesday Starting Line: Indonesia

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill) might be said to hold the hometown advantage in Indonesia, where the first Democratic primary ballots will be cast on the mega-primary day of Feb. 5.--Keith B. Richburg

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 3:55 PM ET | Comments (20)

Romney's Delegate Strategy -- and the GOP's Embarrassment of Riches

Mitt Romney, appearing upbeat after his Michigan primary win last night, told reporters today he was confident he could secure the GOP nomination by focusing on states where he holds a strategic advantage over his rivals. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 3:19 PM ET | Comments (54)

In South Carolina, Talk About History

Talking with voters in South Carolina. --Krissah Williams

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 2:54 PM ET | Comments (10)

Obama Touts War Opposition, Lobby Reform

New Nevada ads highlight Obama's opposition to the war in Iraq and his experience.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 2:03 PM ET | Comments (25)

McCain Team Critiques Romney Record

The morning after John McCain lost the Michigan primary to Mitt Romney, his team rolled out a new attack on the former Massachusetts governor, even likening him to John Kerry as a flip-flopper.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 1:43 PM ET | Comments (63)

Big Game Hunters for Giuliani

Giuliani fans among North Florida big game hunters like the former mayor's position on guns, small government and taxes.--Joel Achenbach

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 11:29 AM ET | Comments (2)

Only One Bush on Romney's List of Heroes

When former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney paid tribute to his presidential heroes during his victory speech last night, he left out one prominent Republican: President Bush.--Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 10:37 AM ET | Comments (5)

Richard Viguerie Goes Online for Paul

Ron Paul picks up a new backer. --Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 5:29 AM ET | Comments (40)

Distinctions With a Difference in Nevada

The top three Democrats managed to be both civil and pointed in a two-hour discussion that proved meatier and more accessible than many of the public forums that preceded it. Seated around a table, rather than standing, the principal survivors of Iowa and New Hampshire were determined to give no ground. --Peter Slevin

Posted on January 16, 2008 at 12:26 AM ET | Comments (29)

 

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