The Page by Mark Halperin

Romney Previews CPAC Speech

Mark Halperin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:24:05 +0000

On Fox News' "Hannity," frontrunner says he will tell conservative crowd Friday he: — Governed as a conservative in Massachusetts. — Balanced budgets and built his state's rainy day fund. — Fought back against attacks on religious liberty. — Led the charge against gay marriage in his state.

Frontrunners Talk Contraception

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:21 +0000

Obama, asked about the HHS rule by reporters in the Oval Office, says, "Come on, guys. Come on." Romney on Fox News: "This effort is an outrageous assault on religious conscience on this country. They are going to have to retreat or suffer enormous consequence." Read more from Romney below. GOP frontrunner: "This effort is [...]

No Newt

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:39:11 +0000

Perry, at CPAC in DC Thursday, fails to mention the man he wants for president. Instead, relaxed Texas topper focuses on states' rights, "pro-abortion radicals" and President Obama. Lone Star Stater: "If it's halftime in America, I'm fearful for what the score's going to be if this President starts the second half at quarterback."

Bachus Under Investigation

Mark Halperin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:21:21 +0000

Office of Congressional Ethics investigating House Financial Services chair for insider-trading.

Boston: Santo A "Shopaholic"

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:59:38 +0000

After Pennsylvanian rips Mitt for "seeking and supporting earmarks when he was governor" at an Oklahoma event, Romney spox Andrea Saul fires back: "Sen. Santorum is like a shopaholic who wants to blame department stores for his spending obsession. Earmarks were created by Congress, and abuses in the system by individuals like Sen. Santorum are [...]

A New (Santorum) Hope

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:54:48 +0000

In interview with Bloomberg TV, Pennsylvanian Super PAC financier Foster Friess says "Red, White and Blue Fund" has a new million dollar donor. Friess: "I just got word from the Red White and Blue Fund that some guy sent in a million dollars...you'll know the name." Jabs at Super Newt funder Adelson: "I love the [...]

Happier Homeowners

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:16 +0000

President announces broad $25 billion government settlement for Americans hurt by foreclosure abuses. Says foreclosure settlement helps turn the page on an era of recklessness.

Conservative Confab

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:25:42 +0000

GOPers head to DC for CPAC. '12er Friday 10:25 am ET — Rick Santorum 12:55 pm ET— Mitt Romney 4:10 pm ET — Newt Gingrich Saturday Keynote 4:30 pm ET— Sarah Palin See the complete conference agenda here.

More Breakage

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:44 +0000

Per Fox News, John Kerry says the HHS rule "needs to be compromised, adjusted." EARLIER: Bill Nelson voices disapproval with the administration's new contraception rule. Nelson: "My position is that church affiliated organizations should be exempt, not just churches."

ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS

Mark Halperin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:33 +0000

Meet the Press: Rick Santorum Fox News Sunday: Sarah Palin, Jack Lew This Week: Rick Santorum