Mark Halperin's Political Tip Sheet for March 18, 2012

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Axe: Mitt "Looking At A Funhouse Mirror" On "Face the Nation," Chicagoan pans Romney terming himself an "economic heavyweight. Axelrod: "If he thinks he's an economic heavyweight, he must be looking at a funhouse mirror." Mitt Plays Defense On "Fox News Sunday," solid frontrunner declines chances to make news on Afghanistan, Iran, gas prices, delegate math, and his rivals' chances. "Nastiest I Have Ever Seen" On "Meet the Press," '08 nominee tells David Gregory that 2012 has "gotten way, way too personal." McCain: "Attacks on character and all of that have been very unfortunate. And, again, who has benefited from it? President Obama." Bandwagon Rolls Sunday Bay Stater scores support from Illinois Congressman John Shimkus. Mitt Monday To deliver "speech on economic freedom at the University of Chicago" at 1:15 pm ET. Also: stops in Springfield and Peoria. Follow The Page on Twitter More from Swampland Closeup Political Pictures of the Week, March 10-16 By Tara Godvin Crime Prosecutors Gone Bad: A Tale of Misconduct in the Ted Stevens Corruption Trial By Massimo Calabresi 2012 Election Babies of the Campaign Trail By Tara Godvin Barack Obama Obama's Campaign Documentary: Gloom You Can Believe In By Adam Sorensen Rick Santorum On Social Issues, Rick Santorum Can't Help Himself By Michael Crowley Follow Swampland on Twitter Stay Connected with TIME.com Subscribe to RSS Feeds Sign Up for Newsletters Get the TIME Magazine iPad Edition Read TIME Mobile on your Phone Become a Fan of TIME Get TIME Twitter Updates TO UNSUBSCRIBE You have received this e-mail because you are subscribed to this newsletter from TIME.com. Unsubscribe here. EMAIL OPT-OUTS Click here for more information on how to opt-out of marketing communications from us and our partners, or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.time.com/emailprivacy PRIVACY POLICY Please read our Privacy Policy, or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.time.com/privacy FOR FURTHER COMMUNICATION, PLEASE CONTACT: TIME Customer Service 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 How To Advertise | Give the Gift of TIME | Update Email