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Friday, June 1, 2007

12512 hrs, 42 mins until Election Day

Bakersfield Californian: Obama appeals to union in Las Vegas
Boston Globe: Kerry will appeal charge he broke campaign spending cap
Boston Globe: Thompson's Senate career faces scrutiny as nears White House race
CBS News: Romney's Got Brains, But Where's The Love?
CNN (Political Ticker): Video: New Hampshire politicking not what it used to be
CNN (Political Ticker): Some '08 candidates causing Pentagon headaches
Daily Variety: Hillary Clinton draws a crowd
Denver Post: Denver lagging on DNC money
Detroit News: Obama no longer owns heavy, less-efficient vehicle
Huntington Herald-Dispatch: Women from around U.S. in Charleston for democratic convention
KCCI (Des Moines): Iowa Political Heavyweight Endorses Clinton
KEYC (N. Mankato, MN): Clinton To Campaign In Minnesota
KGO (San Francisco): Presidential Hopefuls Take Aim At Taxes
KLAS (Las Vegas): Barack Obama in Las Vegas Today
KOIN (Portland, OR): Obama Stumps In Northwest
KUTV (Salt Lake City): Video: John Edwards To Speak In Utah Tonight
Manchester Union-Leader: Iraq to dominate Presidential debates
Memphis Commercial Appeal: McCain says Fedex CEO Smith would 'provide great service'
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Veto hasn't derailed GOP's 2008 convention
MSNBC: Suspicious coffin delays Clinton fundraiser
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: DNC's Dean rallies Dems, slams Bush with W.Va. visit
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Will Dems play nice at debate?
Providence Journal: Langevin, Clinton swap endorsements
State College Centre Daily: Iowa presents problems for Clinton
The Hill (Pundit Blog): Brent Budowsky: Al Gore, Live Earth Concert, and the Coming Surge of American Optimism
The Tennessean: Fred Thompson forms fundraising committee for possible presidential bid
WCAX (Burlington): GOP going on the air in NH to criticize Democrats
WCBS (New York): Corzine To Help Raise Money For Hillary Clinton
WIS (Columbia): Edwards misspoke about Iraq report
WSMV (Nashville): Gore Stops In Nashville For Book Signing
WSMV (Nashville): Thompson Creates Committee To Test Support
WTVF (Nashville): Al Gore Stops in Music City

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

12905 hrs, 39 mins until Election Day

Arizona Republic: McCain swaps broadsides with Romney during debate
Athens (GA) Banner-Herald: Giuliani's ties pervade Cabinet
Atlantic City Press: American Legion leader rebukes Edwards
Atlantic City Press: Look at candidates' personal finances
Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph: Illinois primary move could help Obama's bid
Boston Globe: Analysis: Snipping ensues as GOP candidates debate for 2nd time
Boston Globe: N.H. lawmaker endorses Clinton
Boston Globe: Skyscrapers go green under Bill Clinton plan
Buffalo News: Quotes from GOP debate
CBS News: At Climate Summit, Cities Urged To Lead
CBS News: GOP Candidates Sharpen Their Attacks
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Senate approves earlier primary to boost Obama
Charlotte Observer: Backers of Rice for president enter S.C.
Chicago Sun-Times: Obama reaches out to victim's mother
Connecticut Post: Dodd takes aim at rivals, Bush
Delaware News Journal: Biden unveils college affordability legislation that melds tax incentives
Des Moines Register: Who broke window at IA. Democratic Party HQ?
Des Moines Register: Edwards says his policies offer benefits for women
Des Moines Register: Giuliani joins others to fix blunders on campaign trail
Deseret Morning News: GOP debate tackles flip-flopping, torture but not Romney's faith
East Valley (AZ) Tribune: Romney supporters gather at 'house parties'
Erie Times-News: Giuliani's clumsy fumbles expose GOP's abortion flank
Fox News: Video: President Bloomberg?
Fox News: Video: Undeclared presidential candidates and their potential impact on the race for '08
Fox News: Video: GOP Post Debate: Greta, Griff and the SC students discuss the GOP Candidate Debate
Greenville (SC) News: GOP presidential hopefuls share opinions in debate
Harrisonburg (VA) Daily News-Record: Presidential Candidates: The More, the Merrier
Houston Chronicle: Bill Clinton program will give 16 city skylines a green makeover
KCCI (Des Moines): Video: Edwards Talks Tough On Iraq
KLTV (Tyler): Richardson has stock holdings in nation's largest refiner
KLTV (Tyler): Republican Candidates Take Aim At Each Other, As Well As Democrats
KSWO (Lawton, OK): McCain to visit Oklahoma
KVOA (Tucson): Border governors tell president of violence
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: Brownback divests of Sudanese holdings
Lockport (NY) Union-Sun: Local developer making hard pitch for Rudy in '08
Los Angeles Times: Lively exchanges fill second GOP debate
Manchester Union-Leader: Charlie Arlinghaus: Picking a better President through more primaries, fewer debates
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican: Edwards: hedge fund shouldn’t overshadow other poverty work
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican: Giuliani makes personal visit to apologize to ‘poor farmers’
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette: Edwards says illegal immigrants should be able to earn citizenship
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thompson asks for extension on financial report
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Candidates will vote to cut war funds
New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times: Romney recalls former aide killed by IED in Iraq
New York Observer: Brooklyn Boss Flirts With Obama
New York Observer: Hillary’s Peace-Seeking Palestinian Fund-Raiser
New York Observer: In Mayor’s World, Climate is Warming to Bloomberg ’o8
New York Post: Abort Stance Clear: Panel
New York Post: 'America's Mayor' Homers In Second At-Bat
New York Post: Farmer Charmer Giuliani
New York Post: Rudy In Rage At 9/11 Diss
New York Sun: Gems From the Second GOP Debate
New York Times: Terror Attack Scenario Exposes Deep Differences Among G.O.P. Hopefuls
Quad City Times: Dodd looks to set himself apart on Iraq war issues
Salt Lake Tribune: Romney's kids: Bantering for Dad
San Francisco Chronicle: Clinton pushes hard to lock up Asian support
San Francisco Chronicle: GOP underdogs nip front-runners' heels
Savannah Morning News: Johnson wants Fred Thompson for president
Summit (CO) Daily News: Denver wants to get homeless into a shelter during Dem convention
The State: Around the city, a sense of 'something big'
The State: The Reagan factor
Thomasville (GA) Times Enterprise: Presidential candidate Cort outlines war plan
Wall Street Journal: Free Content: Clinton Tops Obama in Harris Poll
Wall Street Journal: Free Content: Giuliani Raves Signal Republican Split
Wall Street Journal: Obama Made an Impression During His Summer Stint
Washington Post: Clinton, Obama to Back Vote to Cut Off Funding for Troops in Iraq
Washington Post: Brownback's Darfur Stand
WBBM (Chicago): Video: Barack Obama Pushes To Rewrite The Book On College Loans
WEEK (Peoria): Senate Votes To Move Presidential Primary

Note: For more debate coverage including clips, pre and post-debate info,
         please see the surrounding posts or follow the debates tag

Monday, May 14, 2007

12941 hrs, 39 mins until Election Day

Albany Times-Union: Clinton nabs top New York Dem endorsements
Asbury Park Press: Obama garners NJ support
Atlantic City Press: Obama promises universal health care by end of first term
Atlantic City Press: Sampling of Candidates' message to graduates
Augusta (GA) Chronicle: Big wins add up for GOP
Boston Globe: None of Romney's sons has served in military
CNN: Video: Clinton unveils texting campaign
CNN: Video: Glenn Beck confronts Al Sharpton about his comments on Mitt Romney's Mormon faith. (Part 1)
CNN: Video: Glenn Beck confronts Al Sharpton about his comments on Mitt Romney's Mormon faith. (Part 2)
Detroit Free Press: Dingell fires back at Obama over fuel-efficiency jab
Fox News: Giuliani's Business Ties Could Be a Political Liability
KABC (Los Angeles): Obama Won't Take Black Vote for Granted
KOAT (Albuquerque): Governor Announces New Health Secretary
KRNV (Reno): DNC Chair Howard Dean Coming to Grand Sierra Resort
KYW (Philadelphia): Video: Sen. Barack Obama Talks To Union Members In Trenton
Las Vegas Sun: Republican candidates don't get it, but Nevada can help them
Memphis Commercial Appeal: DLC, Democratic presidential candidates plan Nashville meeting
New York Observer: BlogPost: Bloomberg: Neutral in 2008
New York Observer: BlogPost: Hillary Has Nothing to Say About Bloomberg '08
New York Observer: BlogPost: Perkins Congratulates Clinton, Sort Of
Stamford Advocate: Dodd commercials target Iowa, New Hampshire
WABC (New York): Presidential hopefuls pick up key endorsements
Washington (DC) Examiner: Bull's-eye on Romney's back for 2nd debate
WCBD (Charleston, SC): Republican Debate: Who will stand out?
WCBS (New York): Hillary, Barack Play Dueling Endorsements
WNBC (New York): Obama Promises Universal Health Care In N.J. Speech
WNYT (Albany): Thousands turn out for Clinton rally
WPMI (Mobile): DNC Chairman Howard Dean to visit Alabama
WPVI (Philadelphia): Obama Campaigns in New Jersey
WSMV (Nashville): Democratic Candidates To Attend Nashville Conference
WTEN (Albany): Hillary's Race for the White House Makes Stop in Albany
WYSR: Video: Clinton in Syracuse for Presidential Fundraiser

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Preparing for the S.C. Primary & Upcoming Republican Debate

The State: Candidates must make a move this week to impress voters
The State: Can McCain shake off legacy of 2000 loss?
The State: GOP | About Rudy Giuliani
The State: GOP | About Mitt Romney
The State: GOP | About Sam Brownback
The State: GOP | About Duncan Hunter
The State: GOP | About Jim Gilmore
The State: GOP | Other candidates
The State: GOP | Knowing how to pick 'em
The State: GOP | Location, location, location
The State: GOP | Lexington County
The State: GOP | Coastal counties
The State: GOP | The power brokers
The State: GOP | Rural populists
The State: GOP | Retirees
The State: GOP | Issues
The State: GOP | Guns, abortion and gay marriage
The State: GOP | Iraq
The State: GOP | Illegal immigration

Note: For complete coverage of this and all debates during the campaign season, please follow the debates tag.

         Generalized information about the mechanics of voting, the primaries and the States jockeying for position
         can be more easily found, via their subject-specific tags.

Monday, May 7, 2007

13114 hrs, 8 mins until Election Day

ABC News: The Ron Paul Effect
Albuquerque Tribune: Richardson's campaign funding comes mostly from the West
Atlantic City Press: Democrats' 2008 electoral edge in doubt
Atlantic City Press: Edwards: Wealth doesn't hurt credibility
Battle Creek Enquirer: Obama speaks in Detroit, warns against foreign oil dependency
Boston Globe: Dean says Dems playing nice -- for now
Carlisle (PA) Sentinel: It’s Clinton vs. Guiliani
CBS News: Could Fred Thompson Please The Right?
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier: S.C. GOP chair has big week planned
Chicago Tribune: Obama: Make cars more efficient
Des Moines Register: McCain: Crowded primary season benefits Iowa
Detroit Free Press: Obama talks economy, takes U.S. auto industry to task
Greenville (SC) News: AARP: Make candidates focus on what's important
KERO (Bakersfield): Video: Will Ferret Talk Haunt Giuliani? Jeanne Moos reports
KGAN (Cedar Rapids): Obama Discusses Iraq in Waterloo
KOVR (Sacramento): Video: Is Rush Limbaugh's "Barack The Magic Negro" racist? Part 1
KOVR (Sacramento): Video: Is Rush Limbaugh's "Barack The Magic Negro" racist? Part 2
KOVR (Sacramento): Video: Is Rush Limbaugh's "Barack The Magic Negro" Song Racist? Part 3
KVIA (El Paso): Richardson attends New Hampshire clambake
KVVU (Las Vegas): War Mistakes Are Bush's, Clinton Says
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Jane Ann Morrison: Richardson sharing glass half-full view on campaign trail
Muscatine (IA) Journal: Dodd: Clarity and honesty will win the race
Quad City Times: McCain: Global warming is fact, must be addressed
State College Centre Daily: When the candidates sleep in
Washington Post: How Big a Stretch for Obama?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Biden: Take load off Guard, Reserves
WBIR (Knoxville): Tenacious Fred Thompson made name with Watergate
WCVD (Boston): GOP Candidates Popular; Party? Not So Much
WFSB (Hartford/New Haven): Dodd Scoffs Low Poll, Fundraising Numbers
WIFR (Rockford): Obama On Cars
WJXT (Jacksonville): Video: Candidates Preaching To Choir
WKRN (Nashville): Republicans Have Harder Job, Gingrich Says
WOOD (Grand Rapids): Obama urges U-S automakers to building more fuel-efficient cars
WOOD (Grand Rapids): Obama talks autos, energy in Detroit

Friday, May 4, 2007

13178 hrs, 23 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: McCain takes issue with Google employee
Baton Rouge Advocate: Edwards blasts Bush administration for refusing foreign aid
Baton Rouge Advocate: Changes in Obama's Saturday schedule
CBS News: Video: Ronald Reagan Was Cited 16 Times In The First Republican Debate
CNN: Video: The fur's flying for Giuliani
CNN: Video: Strategy Session: GOP debate - Rich Galen and Donna Brazile discuss
Examiner: Giuliani Emerging As Favorite of Gays
KGPE (Fresno): Mitt Romney Visits the Valley (/w Video)
KIMO (Anchorage): Alaskans React to the Presidential Debate
Knoxville Metro Pulse: Meet Fred Thompson
KOLO (Reno): Republican Presidential Debate
KSAT (San Antonio): Evolution Not Real, 3 GOP Hopefuls Say
KSNW (Wichita): Analyst: Brownback stated views, but didn't distinguish himself from other candidates
KTVO (Kirksville, MO): Chris Dodd stops in Ottumwa
Los Angeles Times: Will Fred Thompson's racist role have political repercussions? (Amazon UnBox: 'Wiseguy')
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Who won the debate?
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: De-authorizing the war? Bill Richardson discusses
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Abortion and the GOP primary
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: GOP campaigns have their say
MSNBC: Scarborough: Romney wins in Kansas, if not D.C.
NBC (Nightly News): Video: The day after the GOP debate
New York Newsday: Rudy aims to please both sides on Roe v. Wade
San Francisco Chronicle: Is Fred Thompson entering the presidential race?
South Bend Tribune: Obama to target energy at Detroit Economic Club meeting
WAFB (Baton Rouge): U.S. Sen. John Edwards Speaks at National Black Mayor's Conference
WBBM (Chicago): Democrats, Obamas Tight-Lipped On New Security
WBBM (Chicago): Video: Sen. Obama And Wife Remain Silent On Added Security Measures
WCBD (Charleston, SC): Parties Unable To Stop Double Primary Voting
WCCO (Minneapolis): Video: Astronomical Gas Prices: Will They Change Our Habits?
WCVD (Boston): Romney Goes Where His Faith Is Suspect
WCVD (Boston): Giuliani Praises War, Acknowledges Mistakes
WHO (Des Moines): Iowa Caucuses Feeling Heat Of Other States
WKRN (Nashville): Fred Thompson Increases Online Visibility
WNBC (New York): Video: Politics To Go: Did Giuliani Fumble The Debate?
WTVD (Durham): Police: Tests Show Edwards Package Harmless
WXYZ (Detroit): It's Standing Room Only for Obama in Detroit Monday

Note: For more debate coverage including clips, pre and post-debate info,
         please see the previous posts or follow the debates tag

         Also, I realize that two Fred Thompsons are on their third or last repeat, but I felt them worthwhile.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

13373 hrs, 31 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: McCain calls Iraq war 'Great tragedy'
Atlantic City Press: Fox to help pick GOP debate participants
Augusta (GA) Chronicle: Democrats open debate season
Buffalo News: Huckabee's son arrested with handgun
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier: It's showtime for Dems
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier: GOP speaks out as Democrats ready for debate
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier: Hugine, Clyburn excited about debate at SC State
CNN: Video: McCain's 'bomb Iran' again?
Denver Post: School reform: A major '08 pitch
Florida Today: Early presidential primary still on track
Fox News: Obama Makes Waves Ahead of S.C. Democratic Debate
Fox News: Gilmore Declares Presidential Candidacy Online
Greenville (SC) News: McCain, Times reporter air spat
KSHB (Kansas City): Blunt, Jetton formally endorse Romney for president
Las Vegas Sun: Giuliani leads in cash grab
Las Vegas Sun: Caucuses out to tap Hispanics' critical mass
Newport News Daily Press: It's official: Gilmore is running
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Presidential candidate Romney in town tomorrow
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch: Gilmore announces presidential bid
Santa Fe New Mexican: Stephen Terrell's live blog coverage of tonight's Democratic debate
St. Petersburg Times: Dean says early primary will cost state party
Stamford Advocate: Report sheds light on Dodd's campaign spending
The State: BlogPost: S.C Politics Today / McCain launches presidential campaign in Columbia
The State: Vote education in ’08, group says
The State: Live coverage of candidate interviews after the debate
The State: Political, media ‘stars are aligned’ for S.C. State
WGCL (Atlanta): Ex-Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore Joins GOP Presidential Race With Internet-Based Campaign
WLNS (Lansing): Mitt Romney Making Local Visit
WOOD (Grand Rapids): Bill Clinton's weekend visit includes speech to U-M grads, NAACP
WPMI (Mobile): House version of paper trail bill sent to chamber floor
WTHR (Indianapolis): Giuliani, Edwards lead in Hoosier fundraising
WTSP (Tampa): New Florida presidential poll
York (NH) Weekly: Photo gallery: Mitt Romney visits Seacoast

Sunday, April 15, 2007

13641 hrs, 58 mins until Election Day

ABC (This Week): Funnies: Pelosi Goes Fishing with Imus
ABC News: Giuliani Accused of Pandering on Confederate Flag
Atlantic City Press: Fundraising upends Republican field
CBS News: Video: CBS Poll Shows 6 Of 10 Republicans Are Looking For Another Candidate
Des Moines Register: Jane Norman: Fundraising reports reveal closures, new starts
Fort Dodge Messenger: Area students begin to think presidentially
Houston Chronicle: 'Super-Duper Tuesday' packed with primaries
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette: Political 'cattle calls' are a rite of passage in Iowa
State College Centre Daily: Democrats, Fox News Channel lock horns
The Southerm Illinoisan: Matthews ready to play 'Hardball' with presidential candidates
Washington Post: Proposed Nuclear Waste Site Could Be Toxic Issue for Some Candidates
WHO (Des Moines): GOP Candidates Reach Out to Iowa Voters

13645 hrs, 59 mins until Election Day

Akron Beacon Journal: Global warming for younger readers
Albany Times Union: Giuliani calling for energy independence
Albuquerque Journal: 'Powerball' Primary: Will Second-Tier Candidates Like Bill Richardson Lose Out?
Ames (IA) Tribune: Lincoln Unity Dinner follows tried-and-true 'cattle call' formula
Arizona Republic: McCain draining war chest
Athens (GA) Banner-Herald: Obama talks Iraq on stop in Georgia
Bemidji (MN) Pioneer: Global warming seminar features Gore film, faith presentation
Boston Globe: Edwards urges fee for greenhouse gas
Boston Herald: Mitt shooting blanks in hunting ploy
Buffalo News: Giuliani in dresses could trip him up politically
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Zogby: Push candidates on Middle East issues
Cedar Rapids Gazette: GOP candidates gather in Iowa
Charlotte Observer: Romney courts GOP in S.C.
Chicago Tribune: Obama takes message of change to Atlanta
Chicago Tribune: McCain funding trails GOP rivals by half
Concord (NH) Monitor: Hillary on Iraq War: 'A tragedy of historic proportions'
Concord (NH) Monitor: Voters push Biden past Iraq
Concord (NH) Monitor: GOP contenders try to stand out in crowded field
Denver Post: GOP candidates line up to make pitches in Iowa
Des Moines Register: Get past social issues, Giuliani tells backers
Des Moines Register: Thompson, Huckabee campaign at breakfast
Des Moines Register: GOP hopefuls make case to Iowans
Des Moines Register: McCain reiterates support for Iraq war
Des Moines Register: David Yepsen: Event shows tension between GOP candidates
Deseret Morning News: Clinton reflects on '93
Detroit Free Press: Republicans vote to hold Michigan primary Feb. 5
Fort Dodge Messenger: Thompson brings conservative message to Fort Dodge
Fort Myers News-Press: Edwards rallies 350 to energy, clean air causes
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Sen. Joe Biden: Federalism can still make Iraq a viable nation
Greenville (SC) News: Giuliani puts abortion back into campaign
Knoxville News-Sentinel: MoveOn.org voters favor Obama's solution for Iraq war
KPIX (San Francisco): Video Report: Former President Bill Clinton In SF To Talk About Healthcare
KPIX (San Francisco): Uncut Video: Fmr. Pres. Bill Clinton Addresses SF Health And Wellness Symposium (Part 1)
KPIX (San Francisco): Uncut Video: Pt. 2 Fmr. Pres. Clinton At The SF Health And Wellness Symposium
LA Daily News: Richardson walks tightrope as top Latino candidate
Los Angeles Times: Campaign donor's cash arrived with baggage
Los Angeles Times: Republicans enter the ring in Iowa
Los Angeles Times: McCain behind Romney, Giuliani on fundraising
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican: McCain talks tough during stop
Miami Herald: Giuliani courts unenthusiastic religious right
Miami Herald: McCain slips in cash race
Myrtle Beach Sun: Romney gaining in Horry, poll says
Naples Daily News: Edwards calls for action on global warming
New York Daily News: Rudy making stump stop at Robertson U.
New York Post: Fire Ire At 4-Year 'Nepotism' Leave
New York Post: Rudy Is Chilled By Draft
News & Observer: 9 GOP hopefuls woo Iowa activists
News & Observer: McCain campaign money trails 2 rivals with twice as much in bank
Omaha World-Herald: Tancredo lends heft to protest
Omaha World-Herald: GOP candidates unite in support of Iraq war
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Hampton town venues off limits to candidates
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Jonah Goldberg: Conservatives, don't ignore McCain
Quad City Times: GOP presidential contenders take stage at Iowa event
San Francisco Chronicle: Bill Clinton calls U.S. health care 'uneconomical'
San Francisco Chronicle: Candidates court Iowa's influential Republicans
Santa Fe New Mexican: Richardson 'too busy governing' to know donors
Springfield (MO) News-Leader: Giuliani visits ozarks
St. Petersburg Times: Gingrich comes out against national disaster insurance
The State: GOP veep talk under way
The State: Few candidates offer specific Social Security plan
Washington Post: Obama Taps Two Worlds To Fill 2008 War Chest
Washington Post: Campaign Financial Reports Show McCain Lagging Rivals
Washington Post: GOP Contenders Flock to Iowa
Washington Times: McCain trails top GOP rivals in campaign cash on hand
WFOR (Miami): Video: As Democrats Campaign In South, Republicans Unite In Iowa
WINK (Fort Myers): Sen. Edwards stump for votes and environment in Fort Myers
WRAL (Raleigh): Edwards Calls for End to Coal-fired Power Plants
WXIA (Atlanta): Video: Obama Rallies in Atlanta
York (NH) Weekly: Clinton: Get back on track

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