WASHINGTON (CNN) -- When is a front-runner not a front-runner? When he shows up for a debate. Then he's just one of the guys. Unless he can use the debate to outclass his rivals. CNN's Bill Schneider says one candidate did that in New Hampshire Thursday night. It wasn't the front-runner, but it was the Political Play of the Week.

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Friday, December 3, 1999

• Forbes raises questions about Bush's past; Texas governor calls for 'clean' campaign
• Appeals court judge questions court assignment rule
• Clinton raises money for outgoing Philadelphia mayor
• Analysis: The GOP debate
• Quick takes from the GOP candidates' forum
• Sen. Wellstone, two NH state senators scold Gore for 'distortion'
• Democrats make sport of Republicans before cameras start rolling
• Gore continues focus on Bradley
• Hillary Clinton names campaign manager

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