SNEAK PEEK: Hope and History Rhyme
Thursday's GOP debate in South Carolina is the first since McCain's N.H. win.
January 9, 2008— -- 6 days until the Michigan primary
10 days until the Nevada caucuses
The Republican '08ers -- minus Duncan Hunter -- gather Thursday in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for their first debate since John McCain's New Hampshire victory.
The 90-minute showdown, which will be moderated by Brit Hume, gets underway at 9:00 pm ET and will be broadcast on the Fox News Channel.
Looking ahead, here are five two-part questions to consider for the next five weeks:
1. After picking up "silvers" in Iowa and New Hampshire, will the Romney name still be "gold" in Michigan? (Or will Romney's presidential bid end in the state where it began?)
2. Does the culinary endorsement for Barack Obama mean that it's time to stick a fork in Clinton's Nevada campaign? (Or does Rory Reid's hunger to be Secretary of the Interior overcome the backing of a union which represents 60,000 casino workers?)
3. Can the one-two punch of Eric Woolson and Trust Huckabee repeat their magic in South Carolina? (Or will Huckabee be handcuffed by his Iowa pledge to stay positive?)
4. Can Rudy Giuliani convince the press not to write off his candidacy before Florida votes on Jan. 29? (Or will people learn that he didn't falter in New Hampshire for a lack of trying?)
5. Will Barack Obama come under further media scrutiny? (Or will Bill Clinton's least favorite "fairy tale" continue?)
The kicker:
"Let's not have Obama suffer for the mistakes of the pollsters."
--Karl Rove to NPR on Obama suffering from expectations built up by the media
On the campaign trail…
JOHN MCCAIN
-- Holds press conference, Columbia, SC
-- Holds town hall meeting with voters, Greenville, SC
-- Holds media availability, Greenville, SC
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
MITT ROMNEY
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
MIKE HUCKABEE
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
RUDY GIULIANI
-- 11:30 am ET: Visits with supporters at event, Myrtle Beach, SC
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
FRED THOMPSON
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
RON PAUL
-- 9:00 pm ET: Participates in Fox News Debate, Myrtle Beach, SC
DUNCAN HUNTER
-- 4:30 pm ET: Attends event with voters, Caro, MI
As for the Democrats…
BARACK OBAMA
-- 11:00 am ET: Attends rally with voters, Charleston, SC
JOHN EDWARDS
-- 5:00 pm ET: Attends event with voters, Charleston, SC
-- 6:00 pm ET: Attends event with supporters, Charleston, SC
DENNIS KUCINICH
-- 7:00 pm ET: Speaks to voters at event, Troy, MI
At the White House. . .
PRESIDENT BUSH
-- 2:55 am ET: Meets with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Muqata, Ramallah
-- 4:35 am ET: Holds press conference with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Muqata, Ramallah
-- 5:10 am ET: Meets with the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Muqata, Ramallah
-- 7:15 am ET: Visits the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
POLITICAL NEWS STORIES ON ABCNEWS.COM
ABC News' Kate Snow and Jennifer Parker Report: Woman Who Made Hillary Cry Votes Obama LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: The Huckashuffle: How to Win S.C. and Michigan LINK
ABC News' Emily Friedman Reports: Hillary Bashing Put Her in Favorable Light LINK
ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: Clinton Beats Obama in Primary Fundraising LINK
ABC News' Richard Morin Reports: Women Deliver N.H. for Clinton; Moderates and Indies for McCain LINK
ABC News' John Berman Reports: Romney Camp Drops the 'D' Word LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Campaign on His Mind: Huckabee Heads South LINK
ABC News' Lauren Effron Reports: Why We Vote on Tuesday LINK
ABC News' Ann Compton Reports: Bush on N.H. Primary: 'You Win Some, You Lose Some' LINK
ABC News' Teddy Davis and Sunlen Miller Report: Obama Endorsed by Culinary Workers Union LINK
ABC News' John Berman Reports: Romney Surrogate: 'This is 1976' LINK
ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf Reports: Dems in Congress Continue Surge Struggle LINK
ABC News' Bret Hovell Reports: McCain: Michigan Will Go Just Like New Hampshire LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Huck on Hill LINK
ABC News' Raelyn Johnson: Edwards Heads South for Large Homecoming Rally LINK
ABC News' Bret Hovell Reports: McCain: Why Can't We Be Friends LINK
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Obama Goes After Clinton LINK
POLITICAL VIDEO AT ABCNEWS.COM
'The Day After' New HampshireABC's Jake Tapper analyzes the state of the democratic race. LINK
Why Pollsters Got it Wrong?ABC News' Head Pollster Gary Langer offers his explanation. LINK
Bush Promotes Troubled Peace ProcessBush arrives in Israel to begin his push for peace. LINK
Campaign 2008 Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain overcome the odds in the N.H. primary. LINK
Candidates Collide on the TrailPresidential candidates and their families campaign in full force. LINK
Romney Adviser Gets His Groove OnMitt Romney's senior N.H. adviser, Tom Rath, breaks it down to "Sweet Caroline." LINK
Bush 'Optimistic' About Peace ProcessBush tells Olmert he hopes peace pact can be achieved before he leaves office. LINK
Candidates Collide on the TrailPresidential candidates and their families campaign in full force. LINK
Romney Adviser Gets His Groove OnMitt Romney's senior N.H. adviser, Tom Rath, breaks it down to "Sweet Caroline." LINK
Bush Arrives in IsraelThe president is following up on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. LINK
The Clinton FactorWhat is turning the New York senator's presidential campaign around? LINK
Obama Takes SecondThe Illinois senator loses his lead to Sen. Hillary Clinton in the N.H. primary. LINK
Iran Claims Navy Video Is FakeIran says U.S. Navy video of speedboats confronting U.S. ships is fabricated. LINK
Hillary Clinton's ComebackThe female vote helps propel the New York senator to victory in New Hampshire. LINK
McCain Is BackThe Arizona senator turns his campaign around with a win in New Hampshire. LINK
George's Bottom Line: Exit PollsGeorge Stephanopoulos looks at the poll numbers of the New Hampshire primary. LINK
McCain Wins Primaries! John McCain reigns victorious in New Hampshire. LINK
N.H. Primary: Webcam Chat With SNHU StudentsDemocrat and Republican students share their views on the issues. LINK
N.H. Primary: Students on the Women's VoteUniversity of N.H. male and female students chat about the issue. LINK
N.H. Primary: Webcam Chat With SNHU Students New Hampshire students React to McCain's win. LINK
N.H. Primary: Webcam Chat With UNH StudentsDemocrat and Republican students share their views on the issues. LINK
N.H. Primary: The Youth VoteFirst time voters weigh in the candidates. LINK
N.H. Primary: Political Bloggers Bloggers react to the tight race between Clinton and Obama. LINK