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Oct 2008

Biden Accuses McCain of Waffling on Homeowner Help Plan (ABC News)
Losing female support, McCain alters approach (Boston Globe)
G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress (New York Times)
Democrat Shea-Porter Struggling to Hold NH Seat (CQ Politics)
US House race in Oklahoma heats up after bailout (Associated Press)
Obama Leading In Ohio, Poll Finds (Washington Post)
McCain, Obama unleash another round of attacks (Reuters)
RNC files FEC complaint about Obama camp's finances (CNN )
Colorado Senate race heats up (Washington Times)
7 Palin aides to testify in trooper investigation (Los Angeles Times)
Supreme Court's Direction Hinges on Who Wins '08 Race (Washington Post)
FACTBOX: Revised financial bailout bill (Reuters)
McCain falls in Ohio as economy steals focus (Washington Times)
Bush: Financial rescue plan will take some time (Sacramento Bee)
Mudslinging Begins in Final Month of Campaign (FOX News)
In Governors' Races, the Emphasis is Local, Not National (New York Times)
Bloomberg Says He Wants a Third Term as Mayor (New York Times)

Sep 2008

McCain remains undecided about debate with Obama (Associated Press)
Bailout pressure mounts, roils world markets (Reuters)
Bush: 'We Will Rise to the Occasion,' Bail Out Wall Street (FOX News)
Obama, McCain aren't worlds apart on foreign policy (Los Angeles Times)
More mental health care, abuse aid in VA bill (Washington Times)
House Sticks With Offsets for Tax Extenders (CQ Politics)
Udall’s Chances Improve for New Mexico Senate Seat (CQ Politics)
Fossella Seat Still Up in the Air (CQ Politics)
Study: Dems need white vote gain (Politico)
Schwarzenegger sets sights on redistricting, other changes (Sacramento Bee)
Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll (Washington Post)
Poll shows tight race for US Senate in NH (Associated Press)
Screwdriver assault raised in Oregon House race (Associated Press)
Obama, McCain vie for N.Hampshire "swing" votes (Reuters)
NRA Begins Push To Tarnish Obama On Guns (CBS News)
Groups push to expand ex-felon voting (Stateline.org)
Obama carries uneven record as debater to first contest with McCain (New York Times)
State House Speaker’s bid puts Vermont Gov. Douglas in competitive race (CQ Politics)
Big early bankroll spurred August payout in Dems’ Senate campaign (CQ Politics)
Paulson, Frank near deal; Senate obstacles remain (Politico)
AP-Yahoo poll: 58 percent of Clinton backers support Obama (FOX News)
Palin bars, then admits reporters to UN meetings (Associated Press)
Job discrimination bill to widen coverage (Los Angeles Times)
Bush Prods Congress as Dodd Offers Own Proposal on Financial Bailout (CQ Politics)
2 Candidates Urge Greater Oversight in Bailout Plan (New York Times)
Biden links tax on wealthy to patriotism (Boston Globe)
For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests (New York Times)
Clinton in Ohio: 'Who is for You?' (Washington Post)
Union attacks McCain with TV ad on economy (Washington Times)
Obama Top Aide Says Campaign Will Take Off the Gloves (CQ Politics)
Ohio Dem Fudge Hits Sweet Spot With Nomination to Succeed Late Rep. Tubbs Jones (CQ Politics)
McCain, Obama find common ground on national service (CNN)
Study: Palin Gives McCain a Media Boost (Chicago Tribune)
Palin Says She is Ready to Step in as President (FOX News)
Hurricane Ike forces early US House adjournment (Houston Chronicle )
Illegal worker issue becomes issue in race for U.S. Senate (Associated Press)
In North Carolina, Liddy Dole Battles Foe, Own Party's Baggage (Wall Street Journal)
Maine Republican Hopes Convention Spotlight Boosted His Underdog Bid (CQ Politcs)
Democrats Start on Energy Plan (Washington Post)
Franken Primary Win One of Many Key Results From Tuesday's Primaries (CQ Politics)
Congress: Short session likely partisan (Washington Times)
Campaigns Adjust Their Pace to Meet Short Season (New York Times)
John McCain walks a fine line on the environment (Los Angeles Times)
Biden Says His Tripartite Plan For Iraq Is Working (FOX News)
Rival Tickets Are Redrawing Battlegrounds (New York Times)

Aug 2008

Candidates' Abortion Views Not So Simple (Washington Post)
Obama, VP choice to campaign together Saturday (Boston Globe)
Clinton strategy working for McCain (CNN)
McCrory attempts to link Perdue with 'power elite' (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Udall, Schaffer take to the road with energy high on agendas (Rocky Mountain News)
Democrats Eye Gains in Virginia Congressional Races (Southern Political Report)
Gregoire, Rossi advance in Wash. "top two" primary (Seattle Times)
Ore. probes wastewater spill at senator's company (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
MoveOn.org targets Elizabeth Dole's Senate race (CNN)
Republicans rip Nixon's health care plan, but have presented no plan of their own (Kansas City Star)
Electoracle / House candidates taking a pass on GOP convention (Press of Atlantic City)
Benson campaign: Stevens indictment is moving voters her way in House race (Indian Country Today)
McCain - Obama Race Tightens (Wall Street Journal )
Hillary Clinton's Name to be Placed in Nomination (Associated Press)
Obama Maintains Eight Point Lead over McCain among Registered Voters (MarketWatch)
Top GOP moderate endorses Obama (Boston Globe)
Candidates' Olympics ads take different approaches (USA Today)
Obama Maintains Eight Point Lead over McCain among Registered Voters (Wall Street Journal)
Musgrove stumps in Coast counties (Biloxi Sun Herald)
Mark Warner to Keynote Democratic Convention (Washington Post)
Strategy, doubts about Ryun factors in Jenkins win (Kansas City Star)
National biz group backs Mahoney (Palm Beach Post)
Stevens’ Challenger Begich Shows Big Gains (CQ Politics)
Conservative Dems are sweeping South (Politico)
South Dakota's Johnson Backs Off Debates; Cites Recovery From Brain Hemorrhage (All Headline News)
US Voters Divided Over Prospect of African-American Winning White House (Voice of America)
Kennedy embraces GOP while Landrieu runs from her party (Shreveport Times)
Obama, McCain: By their offices ye shall know them (Associated Press)
McCain and Obama use conflict in Georgia to prove foreign policy mettle (The Guardian)
House race expected to be heated battle (MLive.com)
Big money contributors hold back in House race (KTUU)
Candidates for Indiana governor to face off in 3 televised debates (Muncie Star Press)
Voters swarm top-two primary (The Olympian)
Voting machine study raises uncertainty among area election officials (Press of Atlantic City)
Voters Say Paris Hilton's Political Ad Will Help Her Reputation after Viewing Ad (MarketWatch)
The sweet spot (The Economist)
1st punches thrown in US Senate race (WABE)
Head to head campaign for Missouri governor begins (KWMU)

Jul 2008

Musgrove, Wicker trade criticisms at Neshoba Fair (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Stevens Faces Federal Corruption Charges (U.S. News & World Report)
McCrory, Perdue talk tough to N.C. sheriffs (WRAL)
Poll: Gregoire 47 percent, Rossi 45 percent (Mid Columbia Tri City Herald)
Democrats tout Cravins (The INDsider)
Focus in primary is on GOP’s gubernatorial field (Kansas City Star)
Kirkpatrick grabs Mitchell’s support, launches ad (The Hill)
Ryun, Jordan raise more money than Boyda, Moore in last period (Lawrence Journal World)
Fancy Farm looks to be first big showdown for McConnell, Lunsford (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Governor's race: No more Mr. Nice Guy? (Delaware Online)
McCain and Obama hit crunch time in hunt for No. 2 (Reuters)
Five Dems at Risk of Losing in November (Politico)
McCain Outspent Obama in June (Washington Post)
Independent, Uninspired and Undecided (Boston Globe)
Missouri Governor's Race Getting National Attention (Springfield News Leader)
Eye on the Senate: Round-Up of Latest Polls (CQ Politics)

Jun 2008

Chaffetz defeats Cannon, prepares for race against Spencer (KSL-TV)
The Democrats Unite (Economist )
State Senator set to challenge N.H. Governor in race (Boston Globe)
Connolly Wins 11th District Primary (Washington Post)
Graham beats GOP challenger in SC Senate primary (Associated Press)
Republican Incumbents Survive Primary Challenges (KFYR-TV)
Dem Political Veteran Tops Iraq Vet in Primary for Open Maine Seat (Congressional Quarterly)
Clinton to bow out Saturday (The Hill)
Obama turns campaign to 'pivotal' Virginia (CNN)
Barack Obama fist bump (Chicago Tribune)
McCain Draws Battle Lines for General Election (ABC News)
Obama Clinches Nomination; First Black Candidate to Lead a Major Party Ticket (New York Times)
McCain Mounts Immediate Attack on Obama's Record (Washington Post)
All But Defeated, Clinton Not Going Anywhere - For Now (Fox News)
Pearce to face Tom Udall in NM; McClintock tops Ose (The Hill)
Lautenberg Easily Wins Spirited Primary Race, Despite a Tepid Turnout (New York Times)
Heinrich wins 1st District Democratic nod; White takes GOP (Las Cruces Sun-News)
10th District candidate declares his principles (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice)
McClintock wins Northern Calif. GOP House race (San Jose Mercury News)
You're Either With Them Or You're With Us Against Them (National Journal's "The Hotline")
Hopefully He'll Set Up The Lab Before The GOP Convo (The National Journal's "The Hotline")
Democratic Candidates for Governor Focus on Environment (WBOC)
Republicans blast more Franken jokes (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Daniels Comes Out Swinging (WIBC)

May 2008

Street Fight! Street Fight! (National Journal’s “The Hotline”)
Everyone Wants A Piece On Their B-Day (National Journal’s “The Hotline”)
Ohio Democrat’s Chances for Columbus Seat Not Open-and-Shut Case (Congressional Quarterly)
Dole, Hagan spar over ad on immigration (The Charlotte Observer)
Va. 11 Race Heats Up Over Iraq (Media General News Service)
Mark Warner “more favorable image” than Jim Gilmore in new poll (WSLS)
Ohio Democrat’s Chances for Columbus Seat Not Open-and-Shut Case (Congressional Quarterly)
McConnell Up 11 Points In Internal Polling (CBS News)
Gregoire, Rossi battle for eco-credentials (seattlepi.com)
Poll finds Schweitzer in front (KXMC)
TV ads in NJ Democratic race for Senate reinforce themes (Newsday.com)
Big tent to get bigger if Democrats want to increase House majority (TheHill.com)
Childers prevails in runoff with Davis (Jackson Clarion Ledger)
Vegas mayor eyes governor's job (San Jose Mercury News)
Johanns, Kleeb to face off in U.S. Senate race (Grand Island Independent)
Rockefeller triumphs in Democratic Senate primary (Charleston Gazette)
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell opts not to run for governor (Greenville News)
Symington launches gubernatorial bid (Burlington Free Press)
McCain courts blue-collar Democrats (Christian Science Monitor)
Clinton lends cash to her campaign (The Press Association)
Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory wins GOP primary for governor (Charlotte Business Journal)
Long Thompson wins gubernatorial primary (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Democratic candidates for Senate agree to debate (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
Hagan, Dole to meet in US Senate election (WAVY-TV)
Buyer cruises, Ackerson awaits in 4th District (Journal and Courier)
Voters in NC, Indiana, pick candidates for Congress (WTOP)
Candidate filing starts in Nevada (Reno Gazette Journal)
Scalise sworn in as newest Louisiana congressman (WXVT)
Republicans Give Mixed Reasons for Obama Votes (Washington Post)
Already talking debates, Perdue and McCrory look to November (Orangeburg Times Democrat)
Poll showing Cornyn in tight races faces skepticism (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Quick Study: Voting Machines (Reader's Digest)
Cazayoux sworn in (Associated Press)
U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart faces big test as election qualifying ends (South Floria Sun-Sentinel)

Apr 2008

N.C. Governor Endorses Clinton (New York Times)
Pressure Mounts on Obama After Reverend's Reappearance (ABC News)
Bush Says Congress is Blocking Progress (CNN)
Obama Takes Lead in Senate Endorsements (The Hill )
GOP Hopefuls Are Road-Tested In Race for 4th Congressional District (Sacramento Bee)
Enviro Groups Aid Dems, Try to Regain Relevance (RealClearPolitics)
Money is No Object for Candidate Polis (Summit Daily News)
AP Poll: Clinton Leads McCain, Doing Better Than Obama (Associated Press)
Obama, McCain Spar on Iraq, Economy as DNC Takes Aim at McCain (Fox News)
US Senate Race Goes Down to the Wire in Oregon (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania Fault Lines (Real Clear Politics)
Obama won't change game plan after loss (Politico)
Poll shows Indiana primary still a tossup (South Bend Tribune)
Polls: Clinton, Obama in tight race in Indiana (CNN)
Obama and D.N.C. Set Up Fund-Raising Committee (New York Times)
House Dems Try to Attach Unemployment Benefits to Iraq War Funding Bill (Fox News)
GOP Might Lose Seats in Deep South (Politco)
Kennedy Senate Run Gets Financial Push (The Times-Picayune)
Still Trailing, Clinton Challenges Obama Over Ability to Beat McCain (Fox News)
Clinton Win Stirs Doubts on Obama (The Wall Street Journal )
Merkley Lends His Campaign $250K in Oregon Senate Race (Associated Press )
Farnese Stuns Dougherty in State Senate Race (Philadelphia Daily News )
Analysis: Did Clinton's latest victory come in time? (CNN )
Bush Says Despite Presidential Politics, It's Not Time to End NAFTA (Fox News)
Clinton Defeats Obama in Pennsylvania Primary (Wall Street Journal)
Northern Mississippi congressional race heads to run-off (Boston Globe)
Rep: Use ID check vs. phantom voting (Boston Herald)
In Pennsylvania, What Constitutes a Win? (New York Times)
Anchorage Mayor to Challenge Longtime GOP Senator (CNN)
Senator Bayh May Have A Lot Riding on PA (The Hill)
Cash Struggle Continues for Clinton, Filings Show (New York Times)
Obama, Clinton Hit News, Comedy, Wrestling Circuits (Bloomberg)
US top court tackles campaign finance law (AFP)
Downballot Races Could Affect Make Up of Congress (Washington Post)
In Reichert-Burner rematch, questions still loom about Burner's public-service experience (Seattle Times)
Dean: I need a decision 'now' (CNN)
Senate Directs Justice Department to Probe Suspicious Florida Earmark (Fox News)
John McCain Releases Tax Returns (ABC News)
'Other youth vote' is harder to mobilize (Christian Science Monitor)
Clinton Revisits Wright's Role (The Washington Times)
Warner Has Cash Advantage in US Senate Race (Daily Press)
Democratic U.S. Senate Race Pits North Against South (Associated Press)
McCain Says Tax, Spending Cuts Will Boost Economy (Bloomberg)
GOP is Cool to McCain's Economics (The Hill)
Both Parties Invest in Tuesday's Mississippi House Special (CQ Politics)
US Senator Arlen Specter's Cancer Returns (Agence France Presse News Wire Service)
Udall Got $1,500 from Abramoff's Employers (Rocky Mountain News)
Keyes Bids Farewell to Republican Party (The Bulletin)
Will 'elitist' label stick to Obama? (CNN)
Obama ad hits ties of Clinton, lobbyists (Washington Times)
With Clock Running Out, Debate Looms Large (Politico)
Rice Rules Out Spot on McCain Ticket (New York Times)
DNC Sues to Block McCain Spending (CNN)
McCain Wants to Cut Gas Tax Temporarily (The Hill)
Barack Obama Benefits From Key Backing in North Carolina (Los Angeles Times )
National Trends Could Complicate Governor's Race (Associated Press)
Departure of Popular GOP Incumbent Puts Mississippi House Seat in Play (CQPolitics)
Chances for three-way race for governor seen growing (Boston Globe)
Obama Wants Reforms in Campaign Financing (New York Times)
House Dems File Contempt Motion in Court (The Hill)
McCain Advisors to Meet with House Republican Staff Friday (CNN)
Democrats Signal Plan of Attack on McCain (The Hill)
Obama looks to Teamsters for Pennsylvania win (CNN)
The Note: Err Apparent (ABC News)
Senate Republicans Seek Consensus on Greenhouse Gases in Global Warming (CQ Politics)
Poll: Clinton's Lead Down to 4 Points in Pennsylvania (CNN )
Clinton, Obama Split on Olympics (The Baltimore Sun )
McCain Set to Take the Federal Financing Plunge (FOXNews)
210 Days to the Election: A look at the race for 2008 on Tuesday (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Change' campaigns: Can they deliver? (Christian Science Monitor)
New Scrutiny Of Voting Mishaps (CBS News)
Democrat calls for Iraq pull-out despite Petraeus' report of gains (Washington Times)
White House hopefuls call on China to do more (CNN)
McCain's Path to Victory (MSNBC )
Bush Forces Trade Fight (The Hill)
Petraeus: Iraq Security Improved, but "Fragile, Reversible" (Washington Post)
Obama still has problems with Wright (Wall Street Journal)
Rahm Emmanuel Could End Dems Race (Newsweek)
Penn Out (Politico )
Barbour Says Dem Race Helps GOP (CBS News)
Clinton Strategist Apologizes for Meeting With Colombian Officials on Trade Deal (Fox News)
Is McCain's bio tour working? (CNN)
Despite $20 Million Haul, Troubling Signs for Clinton (The Hill)
Most Americans Say U.S. is on Wrong Track, Poll Says (CNN)
For Obama, a 2-to-1 Edge Over Clinton in Donations (New York Times)
The Candidates on the Economy (New York Times)
Clinton Holds Lead Over Obama in Pennsylvania Ahead of Primary (Voice of America)
Obama Keeps Cash Rolling (Time )
McCain Compiles List of Running Mates (ABC News)
Democrats’ Turmoil Tests Party’s Low-Key Leader (New York Times)
Clinton, Obama take on Big Oil (CNN)
Carrying Primary Scars Into the General Election (New York Times)
New Plan Offered to Seat Mighigan's Delegates (CNN)
Lobbyists Begin Campaign to Dissect Paulson's Financial Services Overhaul (Congress Daily)
Democrats Hit the Campaign Trail in Pennsylvania (New York Times)
Tricky Votes Loom For 3 Candidates (Washington Post)
Clinton Slipping on Trust (Wall Street Journal)
As Rivals Battle, McCain Builds November Machine (Washington Post)

Mar 2008

Clinton Not Paying Campaign Bills (Politico)
McCain Unable to Woo Bush Big Donors (NY TIMES)
Clinton and the Working Class vote (Chicago Tribune)
Iraq Fighting Plays Out in US Election Race (Agence France Presse News Wire Service)
Key Superdelegate Backs Obama (The Guardian)
Obama Had Greater Role on Liberal Survey (Politico.com)
Cheney in Lexington for Fundraiser (LEX18)
Obama: Had Wright not retired, I'd have left church (CNN)
Obama to Receive Endorsement from Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey (Fox News)
Parties Differ on Whom Economic Aid Should Help (New York Times)
The Casey Endorsement (New York Times)
Speculation Begins Over McCain Running Mate (CNN)
Dean Wants Superdelegates to Endorse by July 1 (The Hill)
Court Backs Texas in Dispute With Bush (Associated Press)
Bush: U.S. Deaths in Iraq 'Laid Foundations for Peace' (CNN)
Story behind the story: The Clinton myth (politico)
Obama’s Test: Can a Liberal Be a Unifier? (new york times)
Two McCain Moments, Rarely Mentioned (New York Times)
Democratic Nominee Will Have Edge in Fall Even If Economy Turns (Bloomberg)
Speculation About Who Might Fill Obama's Senate Shoes (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
State Department Investigates US Passport Breach (Bloomberg)
US Lawmakers Assess Iraq Violence (Voice of America)
US House Speaker Slams Chinese 'Oppression' in Tibet (Agence France Presse News Wire Service)
High Court Rejects Anti-Clinton Movie Case (CNN)
Obama Backer Sorry For 'Blue Dress' Comment (The Boston Globe)
Presidential candidates' passport files breached (CNN)
Richardson Endorses Obama (New York Times)
Democrat Jim Martin announces for U.S. Senate (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GOP's House odds fade further (Seattle Times)
Eyes Are On Minnesota Senate Race (Politico.com)
Moveon.org to Target Senate Races (CQPolitics)
Iraq War Anniversary Dominates US Election Campaign (Voice of America )
Obama Eyes Active Role in Oil Markets (Reuters)
Michigan Revote Plan Goes Down to the Wire (CNN)
Florida Democrats Won't Vote Again, Official Says (New York Times)
Poll: Three-quarters Think U.S. in Recession (CNN)
In Visit to Iraq, Cheney Touts "Phenomenal Changes" (The Hill )
Clinton Extends Lead in Pennsylvania (Google News)
Bill's image damaged by campaign role (politico)
COLORADO: Maybe The Election Really Will Come Down To Bark Beetles (the hotline)
The Obama Bargain (the wall street journal)
Clinton's Hopes for Florida Fade (Time)
Obama's Bid Doesn't Have Support of Most Black Corporate Elite (Bloomberg)
Michigan revote decision up in the air (CNN)
New York Governor Sworn In Amid Financial Woes (Reuters)
Clinton Would Ban Armed Private Military Contractors in Iraq (Bloomberg)
McCain Acting Presidential (The Baltimore Sun)
Democrats Upbeat, Eye Bigger Majority in US Congress (Agence France Presse News Wire Service)
Clinton and Obama agree to disagree (MSNBC)
Michigan Democrats Working Toward June 3 Primary Re-Do (Fox News)
Democrats Are at Odds Over Plans for 2 States (New York Times)
Cramer Move Gives GOP a Ray of Hope (Washington Post)
Accounting Scandal Hits House GOP Campaign Committee (CNN)
Senate Passes Budget (The Hill)
Sen. Ensign Paints a Grim Picture for GOP in November (The Hill )
House challenges Bush on surveillance (CNN)
Former Rep. Slattery to seek Roberts' U.S. Senate seat (The Wichita Eagle)
Ferraro Steps Down From Clinton Campaign (ABC News)
Obama wins Mississippi Primary; Texas caucus win estimated (CNN)
Official: Spitzer to resign (Washington Times)
Time on Her Side: Obama Maintains Lead, but Clinton Might Have the Edge (ABC News)
Clinton Game Plane for Pennsylvania (Wall Street Journal)
Spitzer May Hurt Clinton (Washington Post )
Democrats Can't Define Winner (NY TIMES)
Obama Rejects Idea of Back Seat on Ticket (New York Times)
McCain Works to Refill Campaign Coffers (CNN)
Obama says Clinton is trying to 'hoodwink,' 'bamboozle' Americans (LA Times)
Spitzer Engulfed in Sex Scandal (Wall Street Journal)
Political Perceptions: The Spitzer Effect (Wall Street Journal)
Deadline to quit for NY's Spitzer (BBC News)
Obama-Clinton Race Creates Security Concerns for Secret Service (Bloomberg)
Clinton hints at Obama as possible running mate (Reuters)
Bush Endorses John McCain for President (Associated Press)
Crist And Granholm: Seat Those Delegates (National Journal)
Election Year Drives Congress Agenda for Both Parties (Bloomberg)
N.J. Senate shocker: Estabrook bows out (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Perdue supports endownment to fund gubernatorial campaigns (WLOS - ABC13)
Oberweis, Foster debate as vote nears (Chicago Sun-Times)
GOP's Buhrmaster eyes run for Congress (Albany Times Union)
Minot man to challenge Hoeven (Minot Daily News)

Feb 2008

Obama and Clinton Flush With Cash From February (New York Times)
Clinton May Challenge Texas Vote Rules (Congressional Quarterly)
Ohio Critical for McCain to Win War-weary Voters (CNN)
Why is Obama's Middle Name Taboo? (Time)
Pelosi Wants Bush Aides Investigated (Associated Press)
Steelman, Nixon and Hulshof file (Rolla Daily News)
A Clash of Styles in Ohio Debate (Time)
Loans Could Paint McCain into Corner (Washington Post)
Early voters swarm in Texas; voting numbers on record pace (Dallas Morning News)
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory endorses Obama; Clinton offers foreign-policy critique (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Renzi Says He Won't Resign (New York Times)
Dean Says McCain Skirts Election Law With Campaign Loan (CNN)
Clinton Battling to Hold Ohio as Primary Nears (Reuters)
Is It Over? (real clear politics)
Senate careers branch differently for Clinton, Obama (LA times)
Voter Interest in '08 Congressional Races Seems Extremely Low (Meridian Star)
Texas Hispanics Face Tough Choice in Primary (New York Times)
At Governor's Meeting, A Vice Presidential Buzz (New York Times)
McCain campaign tells FEC to back off (Washington Times)
Will He Stay or Will He Go? (New York Times)
Delegate Math Makes Ohio a Complex Battleground (Stateline)
Arizona GOP Lawmaker Indicted in Land Deal Probe (CNN)
Stevens Files for Reelection (The Hill)
McCain calls Times story on lobbyist 'untrue' (Reuters)
Out for rebound, Clinton hits Texas (Chicago Tribune)
McCain's Ties to Lobbyist Worried Aides (Washington Post)
Obama Extends Streak to 10, Makes Inroads Among Women (New York Times)
White Men Abandon Clinton for Obama (Slate )
Obama's Support is Becoming an Obsession (The Politico)
Perdue Decides to Take Off TV Ads, Too (Associated Press)
McClintock Eyes House Race (Sacramento Bee)
Texas Poll Shows Dead Heat Among Dems (CNN)
Lawmakers Let Surveillance Law Lapse (Google News)
Obama Wave Stuns Clinton's Black Supporters (Washington Post)
Race for Open New Mexico GOP Seat Draws Two-Party Rumble (Congressional Quarterly)
Wisconsin is way station on the primary trail (Los Angeles Times)
Who Will McCain Pick as a Running Mate (McClatchy )
Governor Endorsements Could Mean Wins (Stateline)
Ohio and Texas Might Decide Race for Obama or Clinton (Wall Street Journal )
Former President Bush Backs McCain (New York Times)
Democrats Lead in 2008 US House Election (AngusReid Global Monitor )
Republicans Closing Ranks Around McCain (The Hill)
Michigan, Florida Votes Could be Crucial for Democrats (CNN)
Polls Show Race for Pickering's Seat Between Landrum, Ross (The Hill)
Obama Supports Individual Gun Rights (U.S. News and World Report)
Clinton, Obama Similar on the Economy (Washington Post)
Major service workers union backs Obama (CNN)
Pick Could Alter Landrieu's Odds (Times-Picayune)
Portman Praises McCain, but Deflects Talk of Interest in Vice Presidential Slot (The Hill)
Virginia's Diversity Offers a Challenge to Democrats (The New York Times)
Congress Unlikely to Avert Medicaid Cost Shift (Congressional Quarterly)
Bill Clinton Asks for a Second Chance (U.S. News and World Report)
Near-record Number of GOP Congressmen Retiring (Kansas City Star)
Romney Exits (Boston Globe)
Obama, Clinton bring campaigns to Virginia (Daily Press)
Mississippi Supreme Court sets election for November (The Hill)

Jan 2008

Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt Abruptly Decides Not to Seek 2nd Term (FOX News)
A Look at the 2008 Presidential Race (Associated Press)
All politics is local? Not in U.S. Senate race (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Generation Y: Ready to rock the 2008 Election (AZ Central.com)
Up in the air (The Economist)
Under Investigation, Doolittle Retiring from House (CQ Politics)
Kucinich opens congressional re-election campaign (WDTN NBC-2)
Myrick hopes for more action from Congress (The Charlotte Observer)
Dem House Primary Challenge to Test Anti-War Angst in Iowa (CQ Politics)
Ready or not, Senate ad blitz hits Minnesota's airwaves (Pioneer Press)
Number-Crunching the 2008 Election (New York Times)
Summit Fuels Bloomberg 2008 Talk (Associated Press)
Montana GOP candidate voices spending concerns (KPAX-TV)
McCrory files for gubernatorial run (Charlotte Business Journal)
Stocks: Playing the 2008 Election (BusinessWeek)
Lantos won't run in 2008, discloses he has cancer (Pacifica Tribune)
Watchdog FEC sidelined as elections roll (Christian Science Monitor)
Wicker could face old roommate Musgrove in Senate election (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

Dec 2007

N.C. Governor's Race Likely a Referendum (Associated Press)
Romney takes leap of faith with religion speech (CNN)
Do Democrats have the backbone to win? (Politico)
Parties struggle to control primaries (USA Today)
Larry Craig, Now a Verb in Pop-Culture Lexicon (Washingotn Post)
Justices to Answer Detainee Rights Question (New York Times)
Huckabee: Politicization of rape victims' deaths 'heartbreaking' (CNN)
Q&A With New Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (U.S. News & World Report)
Bush mortgage plan freezes subprime rates for 5 years (Chicago Tribune)
Clinton lead narrows in New Hampshire: poll (Reuters)
Bush On The Defensive Over New Iran Intel (US News )
Edwards sees opportunity in Clinton-Obama spat (CNN)
Comedian Says Minnesota Run Is a Serious One (NY Times)
Bush plans Mideast visit in January (Los Angeles Times)
Iran: U.S. must 'pay the price' for nuclear accusations (CNN)
Newspaper: McCain is 'the man to lead America;' Will voters agree? (CNN)
Special primary to replace Hastert will be same day as regular primary (stateline.org)
Noriega files for Cornyn's seat (stateline.org)
Bush to Congress: Fund the wars now (CNN)
Democrats talk Iran, diplomacy at NPR debate (MSNBC)
Obama's Gains Show Volatility Of Iowa Contest (Wall Street Journal)
Crowded Agenda Greets Returning Congress (Associated Press)
Romney ready to address Mormon religion head-on (CNN)
Clinton: Calling hostages' families was most difficult part (Boston Globe)
Delegate Won't Run, Easing Gilmore's Senate Bid (Washington Post)
Va. GOP Abandons Loyalty Pledge (Washington Post)
Clinton Calls for Foreclosure Moratorium, Adjustable Rate Hold (Bloomberg)
Huckabee, Obama Overtake Rivals in Iowa, Register Poll Shows (Bloomberg)
Clinton Cranks Up Rhetoric Against Obama (Washington Post)
Statesman Details More Gay Encounters For Larry Craig (CBS News)

Nov 2007

Campaign trail rancor carries into GOP debate (CNN)
Debate Scorecard (CNN)
Big Night for Mike Huckabee (MSNBC)
Virginia GOP Gets Strict on Voting (Washington Post)
Operatives’ poll stacks up possible competitors for seat (stateline.org)
Tempers still raw after fractious Republican debate (Reuters)
Henry Hyde, Leader of Clinton Impeachment, Dies at 83 (Bloomberg)
Senate Committee Denies Exectuive Privilege (NPR)
White House Presses for Iraq Money (New York Times)
White House's Top Economic Adviser Resigns (Washington Post)
Arabs doubt Annapolis conference will bring peace (Reuters)
Former Va. Governors Come Out Swinging (Washington Post)
Her Heart's in the Race (Washington Post)
As Lott Leaves the Senate, Compromise Appears to Be a Lost Art (Washington Post)
2009 Governor's Race Will Be State's Litmus Test (Washington Post)
Bush's Mideast legacy on the line at peace conference (CNN)
Primary is bumped forward one month (Boston Globe)
Celebrities head to NH (stateline.org)
GOP Comeback Climb Is Increasingly Steep (Washington Post)
Americans Respond to High Oil Costs (realclearpolitics.com)
The Early Word: A Recession Could Shift '08 Priorities (New York Times)
Biden calls on Bush to go to Israel (The Hill)
For Dodd and Biden, camaraderie survives competition (Des Moines Register)
Barbra Streisand backs Clinton's White House bid (Reuters)
Sen. Trent Lott to resign (MSNBC)
Carson's future in U.S. House is unclear (Indianapolis Star)
Romney And Giuliani Turn Negative In N.H. (CBS News)
Obama's standing in Iowa poll shifts contest (Boston Globe)
Edwards Offers Heating Plan (NY Times)
ABC News Joins Forces With Facebook (ABC News)
Short of Funds, G.O.P. Recruits the Rich to Run (New York Times)
Oprah Set to Campaign for Obama (New York Times)
Levin Says Democrats Won't Block Iraq Troop Funding (Bloomberg)
Thompson: New York Is an Atypical City (NY Times)
McCain bets on national security in New Hampshire (CNN)
Activists struggle to get climate change on political front burner (CNN)
Former Gov. Gilmore announces he will run for U.S. Senate (Virginian-Pilot)
Grassley predicts a Romney win at Jan. 3 Republican caucuses (stateline.org)
Which Dem is the Real Change Candidate? (realclearpolitics.com)
Retirements push GOP to the right (Politico)
McCain Takes On Clinton, With an Eye to Civility (NY Times)
Huckabee says abortion not up to states (Houston Chronicle)
Climate Bill Proving Vain Pursuit as Lobbies Roil U.S. Congress (Bloomberg)
For Clinton, More Time and More Advertising (NY Times)
Democrats spar as debate heats up (BBC)
Commentary: A few states shouldn't decide presidency (CNN)
Will absence from South Carolina hurt Clinton? (CNN)
Front-Runners Who Can Still Be Tackled (Washington Post)
Bush vetoes domestic spending bill (LA Times)
Democratic rivals take aim at the Clinton years (Boston Globe)
Thompson to Republicans: Woo independents (CNN)
Will Chavez pull the trigger? (Los Angeles Times)
Immigrant issue can't save GOP (Boston Herald)
Fate of '06 House Takeovers May Mirror '08 Party Prospects (RealClearPolitics.com)
Thompson Outlines Plan for Bigger Military (Wall Street Journal)
Face Time Is Important to Iowa and N.H. Voters (New York Times)
Paul: A seller of ideas (Chicago Tribune)
Clinton in planted questions row (BBC)
The Early Word: Pointed Attacks (New York Times)
A New Channel for Soft Money Starts Flowing (NY Times)
Foes say Clinton ducks hardballs (Chicago Tribune)
Democrats' Provocative Iowa Dinner Conversation (Washington Post)
Thompson's scarlet 'L' (Los Angeles Times)
Youth turnout in '08 primaries foreseen strong (Washington Times)
Romney says advisers discourage a speech explaining Mormon faith (Boston Globe)
Endorsements and Indictments (US News & World Report)
Congress Seeks to Raise Cigarette Tax 61 Cents Per Pack to Fund SCHIP (FOX News)
Giuliani, McCain pick up key Christian conservative backing (CNN)
Galvin seeking earlier primary (MA) (Stateline.org)
Sen. Warner blasts Va. GOP (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Consensus Lacking in GOP Endorsements (Washington Post)
Democrat ousts Kentucky governor (Reuters)
Republicans Join Vote to Override Water Bill Veto (NY Times)
Democrats declare control of Virginia Senate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
A year from Election Day, Clinton remains person to beat (CNN)
Key 2007 races push 2008 election off center stage (CNN)
Primary Pain (New Republic)
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Ron Paul Raises More Than $4 Million in One Day (New York Times)
Mukasey nomination heads toward Senate confirmation (Reuters)
Republicans Deploy Senate Rules Against Democratic Spending Plan (CBS News)
Clinton on debate: 'I wasn't my best' (CNN)
Congress Set to Override Water Bill Veto (New York Times)
Mondale backs Clinton, lauds positive campaign (Des Moines Register)
Bush Sr. says bond with Bill won't silence him on Hillary (Houston Chronicle)
Torture debate between McCain, Giuliani, gets personal (Boston Globe)
Democrats Smell Vicotry in Kentucky Gov. Race (ABC News)
Va. voters face pivotal choices (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
Different Rules When a Rival Is a Woman? (New York Times)
Democrats Smell Victory in Kentucky Gov. Race (ABC News)
Bush, Defending Justice Nominee, Sees Unfairness (New York Times)
The angry voter: Bad news for Dems (Politico)
The Year of Mood-Swing Votes (RealClearPolitics.com)

Oct 2007

A Pitched Debate: Clinton Hears It From Her Rivals (NY Times)
Romney rolling in Iowa, New Hampshire on money well spent (CNN)
Here We Go Again: An Anti-Incumbent Wave Next Year? (RealClearPolitics.com)
Social Security Smackdown (Politico)
Positive, Reagan-like spirit spurs Huckabee's rise (RealClearPolitics.com)
The Happiness Gap (New York Times)
Truthiness be told, Colbert launches campaign (MSNBC)
Bush Says Congress Is Wasting Time (New York Times)
For retiring Republicans, several explanations (International Herald Tribune)
Obama gains on Hillary in Iowa on eve of debate (Washington Times)
Book: Ford feared Cheney was GOP liability, called Clinton sex addict (CNN)
Health Sector Puts Its Money on Democrats (New York Times)
Rep. Tancredo to Retire From House at End of Next Term (FOX News)
Iowa Democrats Set Earlier Caucus Date (Guardian Unlimited)
Rudy Giuliani defies critics, campaigns hard in early states (New York Daily News)
Huckabee stirs up third-party fear (Washington Times)
Davis expresses doubt on Va. Senate race as Warner gains (The Hill)
Biden: Race Is About Ideas, Not Money (Associated Press)
Lawmakers: Mukasey must reject "waterboarding" (Reuters)
With Kerrey out, Fahey, Kleeb courted for Senate (stateline.org)
Can Rudy & the Right Come to Terms? (RealClearPolitics.com)
Congress told of war costs up to $2.4 trillion by 2017 (Register-Guard)
House to Vote on New Child Health Bill (New York Times)
Senate rejects kids citizenship measure (Los Angeles Times)
Iowa Democrats Poised to Move Presidential Caucuses to Jan. 3 (Wall Street Journal)
Clinton Plans to Consider Giving Up Some Powers (NY Times)
Rep. Tom Davis Will Skip Virginia Senate Race (FOX News)
Spouses talk of stresses of presidential campaign (San Francisco Chronicle)
Poll Finds Va. Focused On Illegal Immigrants (Washington Post)
Va. Democrats Get Financial Boost From Labor, Business (Washington Post)
2 GOP Lawmakers Allege Democrats Have Ties to Terrorism (Washington Post)
Clinton, Giuliani Overshadow 2008 Field, Poll Shows (Bloomberg)
Huckabee's Bid for the Christian Right (Time)
GOP recommends that 5 states lose half their convention delegates (Associated Press)
Candidate Hillary: the GOP's dream (Los Angeles Times)
Thompson says daughter's death keeps him mum on Schiavo's case (CNN)
GOP Candidates Spar Over Conservatisim (ABC News)
Louisiana's governor-elect pledges to clean up state (Boston Globe)
As Coffers Expand and Contract, Strategies Emerge (New York Times)
Labor unions perched on fence about '08 candidates (CNN)
Fellow Senators Stand Behind Alaska's Ted Stevens Despite Ongoing Federal Proble (FOX News)
Colbert: I Am a Candidate (And So Can You!) (New York Times)
Congressional sources: Hastert won't serve out his term (CNN)
Patrick to back Obama's campaign (Boston Globe)
Democrats emerging as possible gubernatorial candidates (Stateline.org)
Third Party Run Would Kill GOP in '08 (RealClearPolitics.com)
Lynne Cheney: VP, Obama are eighth cousins (MSNBC)
Report: Brownback to end presidential run (CNN)
Davis Hints He May Pass on 08 Senate Run (Washington Post)
Carville: Jeb Bush will be GOP nominee (CNN)
Newest Factor for Earlier Primaries: Grinch Effect (New York Times)
G.O.P. Candidates Address Entitlements (New York Times)
U.S. House fails to overturn Bush on kids' health (Reuters)
AG Nominee Reticent on Waterboarding (Associated Press)
Sources: Hastert To Resign From Congress (CBS News)
Dems Win Mass. Special Election (ABC News)
Texas Senator Doesn't Plan to Seek Re-election (NY Times)
Colbert Announces Presidential Pursuit (Associated Press)
Jan. 3 Caucus for Iowa G.O.P. (New York Times)
Does Obama's Message Match the Moment? (Washington Post)
House Easily Passes Media Shield Law Despite Veto Threat (FOX News)
Democratic Congresswoman-Elect Niki Tsongas Could Be Sworn In Today for Override Vote (FOX News)
Dems Win Mass. Special Election (ABC News)
US Senate panel would extend terror insurance 7yrs (Reuters)
Nobel-winning Al Gore says no to presidency bid (Times Online)
Virginia General Election (Washington Post)
Clinton Eclipses Obama, Giuliani, Romney in Wall Street Money (Bloomberg News)
Republican Presidents Stress Immigration (Stateline.org)
Republican candidates stress immigration (Stateline.org)
Putin: Iran nuke plans 'peaceful' (CNN)
Retirements beginning to put House out of GOP's grasp (CNN)
GOP candidates breaking Reagan's 11th commandment (CNN)
Craig appeals judge's ruling in sex sting case (CNN)
The Rise of the Religious Left (Wall Street Journal)
The Republicans' Big Senate Fear (Time)
Democrats to Press Mukasey on Independence (New York Times)
Big spenders in the White House race (BBC)
Showdown Over Children's Health Care Looms (NY Times)
Poll: Suspense builds among GOP rivals (ABC News)
Ohio Republican Won't Seek Another Term in the House (NY Times)
Virginia GOP rebuffs Senate primary (Los Angeles Times)
Prominent Republican Johanns a Go for Nebraska Senate Race (CQ Politics)
Clinton and Richardson Push Plans to Cut College Costs (New York Times)
Prize Caps Year of Highs for Gore (New York Times)
Ohio Republican Rep. Ralph Regula Announces Retirement (FOX News)
Former Democratic lawmaker Kosmas to run against Feeney (stateline.org)
New Lenox mayor in Congress race (Chicago Tribune)
Dems make the most of the Majority (realclearpolitics.com)
Two more jump into race against Rep. Don Young (stateline.org)
Indiana gov breaks some eggs (Stateline.org)
McCain offers 'conservative' healthcare vision (The Hill)
Mourners Remember Jo Ann Davis (ABC News)
Lobbying Groups Shifting Donations to Va. Democrats (Washington Post)
Republicans Agree on Taxes, Back Trade With Caveats in Debate (Bloomberg News)
Ohio GOP Takes Hits, Looks For Traction (Congress Daily)
Va. GOP Might Skip Primary To Select Davis' Successor (Congress Daily)
Rep. Heather Wilson Says She Will Run for Retiring Sen. Pete Domenici's Seat (Fox News)
Team Fred Celebrates (Real Clear Politics)
Gore Suppoters' Movement Lacks a Candidate (New York Times)
He Can Act, but Can He Debate? Untested Thompson Faces Rivals for First Time (NY Times)
Latest Iowa Poll Puts Clinton, Romney at Top of Voter Preferences (FOXNews)
A Nobel Candidate (Newsweek)
Citing Iraq plans, Richardson adviser defects to Biden campaign (CNN)
Rep. Davis Loses Breast Cancer Battle (CBS News)
It's the presidency or nothing for Richardson (The Hill)
Sources: New Mexico senator won't seek seventh term (CNN)
With majority support, Clinton passes major milestone (CNN)
GOP State Lawmaker Opts Out of Key Illinois Open-Seat House Race (stateline.org)
Open Race for North Carolina Governor Up for Grabs, Though Dems May Rate Early Edge (stateline.org)
S.C. Democrats will ask DNC for earlier primary (stateline.org)
John McCain Decides Against Using Remarks Attacking Hillary Clinton, Citing Venue (FOXNews)
Bush Vetoes Children's Health Bill (CBS News)
Edwards says Obama using stolen ideas (The Hill)
GOP Senator in N.Va., Foe Seeking Gay Vote (Washington Post)
Groups criticize McCain for calling U.S. 'Christian nation' (CNN)
Greer: GOP will profit from Dems' squabble (stateline.org)
State senator from Illinois talks with Pelosi about run for seat in Congress (stateline.org)
Noriega's funds far behind rival Watts' in Senate race (stateline.org)
How the Democrats blew it (realclearpolitics.com)