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

13865 hrs, 8 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Journal: Daily Feature: Richardson Watch
Atlantic City Press: Gingrich seeks candidate with solutions
Baltimore Sun: In S. Carolina, Giuliani asserts personal, political abortion stances
Boston Globe: Kucinich: Bush's approach to Iran raises questions about impeachment
Boston Herald: Poll finds Romney, McCain tied in N.H.
Christian Science Monitor: For '08, big money cuts both ways
Connecticut Post: McCain probes $15 billion helicopter deal
Delaware News Journal: Biden criticizes Bush's back-door appointment
Des Moines Register: Obama: Health system revamp could help pay for more coverage
Des Moines Register: Brownback encourages reform of welfare system
Deseret Morning News: Mitt explains his hunting history
Elgin Courier-News: Obama is cautious on health care plan
Fort Dodge Messenger: Obama weaves details in general campaign themes
Fort Dodge Messenger: Obama connects
Fort Dodge Messenger: Messenger exclusive: Q & A with Obama
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Briefs: Gingrich blasts early campaign fundraising
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Democrats’ strong fundraising reflects anger
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: McCain losing support in state
Greenville (SC) News: Ravenel endorses Giuliani, will head state campaign
Henderson (KY) Gleaner: Editorial: Big Bucks: Cost of campaign a case for reform
Indianapolis Star: Romney brings '08 campaign to Indy for fundraiser
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: In Iowa, Brownback supports war effort
Louisville Courier-Journal: Romney says his hunting included 'varmints'
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican: Obama fundraising grabs attention of Iowa activists
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette: Some North Iowans are wary of universal health care plans
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: McCain the maverick's magic: Is it gone?
Myrtle Beach Sun: Pelicans Home Opener: Giuliani campaign pitched to Strand
Nashua Telegraph: Ohio Congressman slams Bush over Iran
New York Daily News: Obama returning to N.Y. gold mine
New York Newsday: Rudy rattles some with Vito Corleone's voice
New York Newsday: Giuliani trails Clinton in NY, tied with Obama
New York Post: Rudy Confirms He'll Snip Biz Tie
New York Sun: 2008 Race Draws Bumper Crop of Presidential Hamlets
New York Sun: Conservative Group Touts Poll on Clinton's 'Corruption'
New York Sun: Liz Mair: Not What Women Want
New York Sun: Ezra Klein: The Money Pit
New York Times: Romney Used His Wealth to Enlist Richest Donors
New York Times: Is Romney a Hunter? Depends on What Hunt Is
News & Observer: War, money reshape race for president
Omaha World-Herald: Obama: Consensus key on health care
Omaha World-Herald: Giuliani defends stance on financing abortions
Quad City Times: Brownback offers up conservative views
Salt Lake Tribune: Joan Vennochi: Hillary Clinton's peace dividend
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: A mark of character by Snow, Edwards
State College Centre Daily: Giuliani says he'll quit consulting firm
The Oregonian: Portland-Vancouver in running to host presidential debate
The State: Giuliani downplays abortion issue in S.C.
The Tennessean: Gore to host global-warming gala of Tribeca Film Festival
Wall Street Journal: Look for McCain, Clinton to Spend a Storm
Washington Post: Dana Milbank: The Right Dusts Off Its 'Impeach Clinton' Buttons
Washington Post: For Candidate Romney, This Dog Might Not Hunt
Washington Post: Howard Kurtz: Big Bucks Barack
Washington Times: Obama showing boosts Dodd, Richardson
Washington Times: Romney rockets into first-place tie in New Hampshire
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Obama speaks to crowds in Mason City

14035 hrs, 24 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Journal: Gov. Makes a Final Push for Spaceport Tax
Albuquerque Journal: State Lawmakers Vote On Some of Gov.'s Measures
Albuquerque Journal: Governor Signs Lottery Scholarship, Other Higher Education Bills
Atlantic City Press: Giuliani faces questions about Sept. 11
Attleboro (MA) Sun Chronicle: McGovern support to Hillary
Boston Herald: Romney mentions Jeb, Newt as possible veeps
Denver Post: Presidential hopefuls troll for cash as critical deadline nears
Deseret Morning News: Giuliani sets a quick visit to Salt Lake today
Houston Chronicle: Candidates scramble in initial fundraising period
Houston Chronicle: Fox News to co-host primary debates
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: Brownback supports Social Security accounts
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: Candidates rush as first fundraising period ends
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World: Jesse Jackson endorses Obama’s campaign
Macon (GA) Telegraph: Edwards to make campaign stop in Macon
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Commentator Carville likes Hillary's chances
New York Daily News: Hil: Aid brain-injured G.I.s
New York Newsday: Bloomberg plan allows families to earn their way
New York Times: Testimony by Giuliani Indicates He Was Briefed on Kerik in ’00
Palm Beach Post: Fund-raisers bring Clinton, Giuliani, Romney to area
Palm Beach Post: Frank Cerabino: Early primary competition more grief than Florida needs
Quad City Times: Biden names state director in Iowa
Quad City Times: John Edwards, wife coming to Q-C next week
Quad City Times: Presidential candidates are coming to the Q-C
Salt Lake Tribune: Giuliani plans a quick stopover in SLC today
Tampa Tribune: Florida's Paper Trail Still Lacks Direction
Tampa Tribune: Giuliani Welcomes Wife Sitting In With Cabinet
Wall Street Journal: Democrats Manage Fund-Raising Expectations
Washington Post: '08 hopefuls rush to meet first fundraising deadline
Washington Post: Fred Thompson's Presidential Hopes Could Put 'Law' Reruns in Lockup
Washington Post: Giuliani Sees Policy Role for Wife
Washington Post: Grass Roots Planted In Cyberspace

14258 hrs, 16 mins until Election Day

Birmingham News: McCain addresses Alabama Legislature
Boston Globe: Dodd opens Iowa headquarters
Boston Globe: State ponders potential N.H. primary tourism gold mine
Chicago Tribune: Gore brings climate message to Congress
Santa Fe New Mexican: Feature: Richardson Watch
State College Centre Daily: Romney camp catches flak for Hitler ad
Washington Post: Candidates Stress Early Fundraising

14707 hrs, 4 mins until Election Day

Boston Globe: Giuliani leads in Spartanburg County straw poll
Chicago Tribune: FEC rules on presidential campaign funding
Des Moines Register: Feature: Iowa Ear: Confounded by No. 23
Deseret Morning News: McCain calls on Utah
Greenville (SC) News: Giuliani wins Spartanburg vote
Houston Chronicle: Washington notebook: McCain, Obama would accept funds
Manchester Union-Leader: Romney: Spending cap, programs review crucial
Manchester Union-Leader: Roger Simon: Tom Rath's help aside, Mitt is struggling in numbers game
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican: Vilsack downplays Giuliani’s popularity
Miami Herald: Bill Clinton urges life of public service
Myrtle Beach Sun: Democrats elbow for primary dates
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel: Gore, Staff Led Past Airport Security
New York Newsday: With no conservative standard-bearer, Rudy benefits
Omaha World-Herald: Hagel saw few problems on visits to Walter Reed
Quad City Times: Vilsack remains unsure of future, endorsement
Salt Lake Tribune: McCain invades Mitt's turf
Salt Lake Tribune: McCain: 'I condemn' religious bias
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Bill Clinton to University of Miami students: No. 1 priority is Iraq
Spartanburg Herald-Journal: Voter registration card is ticket to GOP's presidential straw poll
Tacoma News Tribune: Should the state scrap the 2008 presidential primary?
The State: Black Caucus speaker: Obama, Clinton or both?
Washington Post: Clintons, Obama to Face Off
Washington Post: A Tug of War On Presidential Papers' Release

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14733 hrs, 25 mins until Election Day

Arizona Republic: McCain to formally announce candidacy in April
Atlantic City Press: Clinton, Obama to speak in Selma, Ala.
Baltimore Sun: McCain confirms presidential run on 'Letterman'
Boston Globe: Biden touts foreign policy experience, Iraq plan
Boston Globe: Mitt Romney seeks big donors at LA fundraiser
Boston Herald: Conservative 527 group agrees to pay $750,000 in campaign fines
Boston Herald: YouTube to offer hub for political videos
Christian Science Monitor: America's new path on Iraq: talk to Iran
Christian Science Monitor: Black voters help Obama gain ground on Clinton
Denver Post: McCain tells Letterman he'll run in 2008
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Romney first GOP hopeful to hit town
Los Angeles Times: Big Calif. names on McCain's campaign finance team
Manchester Union-Leader: Biden lays out a plan for Iraq
Manchester Union-Leader: Robert Novak: The conservative void for the Presidency
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Clinton, Giuliani top Wisconsin polls
Nashua Telegraph: Keough to head: Romney primary campaign in N.H.
New York Times: In Newly Usual Way, McCain Says He’ll Run
New York Times: Group Reaches Settlement With F.E.C. Over 2004 Campaign Advertising
Rock Hill Herald: Presidential hopeful Dodd to visit
San Antonio Express-News: Senate leaders map bipartisan immigration bills
The State: Presidential rivals grasp at straw-poll glory
The Tennessean: Vote on Vandy 'living wage' contract set for Friday
Washington Post: McCain Joins Presidential Field
Washington Post: McCain Says He'll Seek Presidency, Plans to Make It Official in April

14742 hrs, 10 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Indie group agrees to pay campaign fines
Boston Globe: Obama looks to change homeland security funding formula
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Romney visits Knox with Duncan support
Paris (TX) News: County low on voting machines
The State: BlogPost: S.C. Politics Today | Upcoming stops by presidential candidates

14786 hrs, 3 mins until Election Day

Baltimore Sun: Gore to bring eco-friendly message to UMBC
Boston Herald: Giuliani discusses his Democratic past
Boston Herald: Warner backs McCain's possible presidential bid
Boston Herald: Obama's relationship complicated with Illinois' sometimes tarnished politics
Boston Herald: Public financing divides candidates into haves and haves-less
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Presidential contender raises money across Ohio
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Appearances in Ohio Monday by presidential hopeful Obama
Santa Fe New Mexican: Richardson speaks to National Congress of American Indians
Syracuse Post-Standard: Sen. Clinton proposes fund for energy

14812 hrs, 23 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Govs. Perry, Rendell: No VP interest
Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph: Oscar win could revive Gore presidential bid
Boston Globe: Early 2008 polls unpredictable now, but provide some clues
Boston Globe: Lone Mormon in S.C. Legislature backs Romney
Boston Globe: Rice: Obama's run shows black progress
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Davis, Obama roots sprouted at Harvard Law
Christian Science Monitor: Before any votes, a 'Money primary'
Cincinnati Enquirer: Obama here Monday for fundraiser
Daily Oklahoman: Romney's faith doesn't concern state politicos
Great Falls (MT) Tribune: Montana lawmakers want state to join early presidential primary
Manchester Union-Leader: Free Staters see gains, obstacles
Myrtle Beach Sun: Elon College Election poll gives edge to Clinton, Giuliani in five states
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Edwards makes plain his stance on Iraq
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: In prime primary position?
Santa Fe New Mexican: Oscar night for 'The Goracle"

14833 hrs, 57 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Richardson looks to mobilize Hispanics
Boston Globe: At home meetings, Edwards turns subject to Iraq
Detroit News: Op-Ed: Toyota disproves Obama's union recovery theme
New York Times: Beware of Celebrities Bearing Gifts
Omaha World-Herald: Putting off getting into the '08 race could pay off for Hagel
Quad City Times: Winter storm glazes Iowa with ice, to dump up to a foot of snow
Tacoma News Tribune: Candidates lean on governors for support
Washington Post: Opinion: Diplomacy, Not War, With Iran by Bill Richardson

14848 hrs, 54 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Journal: Democrats Bypass Sandia for Forum
Albuquerque Journal: Richardson Names South Carolina Campaign Chief
Atlantic City Press: Clinton embarks on listening tour 2.0
Atlantic City Press: Iran links undercut Romney's recent plea
Boston Herald: Tommy, we hardly knew ye
Casper Star-Tribune: Electronic voting study requested
Dallas Morning News: Obama reels in Austin crowd
Dallas Morning News: They came 'Ready to Barack and Roll'
Daytona Beach News-Journal: Volusia approves warranty for voting machines
Daytona Beach News-Journal: Voting machines sent to manufacturer for tests on failures
Des Moines Register: Supporters saddened but not surprised
Deseret Morning News: House clears the way for presidential primary
Detroit Free Press: State Dems express unity
Houston Chronicle: Obama brings Iraq plan to Austin
Los Angeles Times: Vilsack exits presidential race, citing lack of funding
Manchester Union-Leader: Three GOP contenders face abortion questions
Manchester Union-Leader: Robert D. Novak: Bill furious at Geffen over Dowd column comments
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette: Vilsack cancels his presidential quest
Miami Herald: Hispanic help no sure thing for Richardson
Nashua Telegraph: Romney touts energy plan in Merrimack
New York Post: Aides Learn Hill Drill
New York Post: Obama In Slap At Cheney
New York Times: In Clinton’s Backyard, It’s Open Season as an Obama Fund-Raiser Lines Up Donors
New York Times: Early Stops on the Sweet-Talk Circuit
New York Times: Vilsack Ends Bid for Presidency
New York Times: Panel Cites Voter Error, Not Software, in Loss of Votes
Omaha World-Herald: Vilsack's exit might aid Iowa caucuses
Sacramento Bee: Clinton taps S.F. support in a fundraising swing
Salt Lake Tribune: Preference poll advanced in case plan for primary fails
San Antonio Express-News: Obama gets warm welcome in Austin
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Audit finds voting machines work
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: McCain admits that Iraq war could end his political career
Seattle Times: McCain urges support for Bush's Iraq plan
Spartanburg Herald-Journal: Hunter stumps on Reagan values
The State: S.C. Democratic Party chief to lead campaign
Washington Times: Vilsack calls it quits for '08

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14857 hrs, 0 mins until Election Day

Austin American-Statesman: Obama: 'Time for us to bring this war to an end'
Boston Globe: N.H. backer laments loss of Vilsack
Boston Herald: Romney calls on states to divest from Iran -- but what about Bain?
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Land related to Obama transaction could be turned into condos
Chicago Sun-Times: Obama's new neighbor causing fuss
Chicago Tribune: Obama, Rezko neighborly relationship ends
Dallas Morning News: Obama ridicules Cheney at rally
Los Angeles Times: Expense forces longshot Vilsack out of presidential race
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Oscar win would revive talk of a Gore presidential bid
New York Times: Vilsack Ends Bid for Presidency
San Francisco Chronicle: Sen. Clinton speaks to S.F. supporters
San Jose Mercury News: Hillary Clinton taps Bay Area faithful at S.F. fundraiser
Washington Post: Vilsack, First Democrat In, Is Quickly Out
Washington Post: Democrats Offer Up Chairmen For Donors

14873 hrs, 39 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Journal: Feature: Richardson Watch
Asheville Citizen-Times: Professor demonstrates how to hack Buncombe's old voting machines
Austin American-Statesman: See Barack Obama – and 16,000 of his friends
Baltimore Sun: In politics, a quick and opposite reaction
Boston Globe: McCain's day job limits his campaigning
Boston Globe: Political bloggers fear publicists will infiltrate sites
Deseret Morning News: Giuliani tops Clinton in poll
Deseret Morning News: Hillary's run keeps hitting speed bumps
Greenville (SC) News: Romney scoffs at engaging Iran
Houston Chronicle: Obama avoids Rodham Clinton feud in Houston
Houston Chronicle: Texas GOP to sponsor straw poll
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Edwards pushes for higher Vandy wages
Los Angeles Times: For some, Beverly Hills ballots went too Farsi
Los Angeles Times: Obama wags a finger at fundraising, but his other hand is out
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Edwards sees edge in Southern background
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Popular vote to choose prez?
Miami Herald: Guiliani gears up campaign in Florida
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thompson says Iowa win is crucial
Myrtle Beach Sun: White House long-shot taps Horry auditor for help
Myrtle Beach Sun: Clinton endorsers deny PR ties played part
New York Post: Clinton's S.C. Pay Pals
New York Post: Star-Crossed Hill Still A Cau$e Celeb
New York Post: Rudy On The Money Trail
New York Times: Detour From High Road in Clinton-Obama Clash
Palm Beach Post: Giuliani visits deli, finds New York state of mind
Rock Hill Herald: Romney: 'I will not embarrass you in the White House'
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: McCain in town to speak, court conservatives
Spartanburg Herald-Journal: Foreign investment likely focus of Romney's talk tonight
Spartanburg Herald-Journal: County Republicans say war on terror is top issue for 2008
Spartanburg Herald-Journal: Romney stresses family values
Wall Street Journal: Statehouse Yields Clues to Obama
Wall Street Journal: Bickering Puts Focus on Candidates' Behavior
Washington Post: Fundraiser to Help Underwrite S.C. Primary
Washington Post: Al Kamen: A Presidential Candidate Bill Clinton Can Publicly Embrace
Washington Times: Wilder praises Obama strategy

14912 hrs, 58 mins until Election Day

Baltimore Sun: Obama, Clinton camps take each other to task
Des Moines Register: Ticket details for tonight's Obama event
Des Moines Register: Nevada caucuses have Iowa flavor
Des Moines Register: Obama chooses Des Moines stop today over Nevada
Louisville Courier-Journal: Obama tickets available starting Friday
New York Newsday: Barack, Hillary battle for celeb attention
Salt Lake Tribune: Romney raises thousands at S. Utah fund-raiser
Santa Fe New Mexican: The Bill Richardson Watch, 2/21/2007
The State: S.C. Politics Today | Hunter plans announcement tomorrow

14920 hrs, 46 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Presidential hopefuls buzzword takes off
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Whatever she's called, Sen. Clinton guaranteed to get reaction
Boston Globe: Faltering in polls, Romney takes to airwaves
Delaware News Journal: Castle, Spence side with McCain
Deseret Morning News: Editorial: Fund a presidential primary
Detroit Free Press: POLITICALLY SPEAKING: Romney takes to airwaves to push for nomination
Detroit News: George Will: GOP hopeful Hunter stakes campaign on national security
Eudora (KS) News: Brownback in Mississippi
Gwinnett Daily Post: Kathleen Parker: Candidate Clinton on top of the world as she woos voters
Los Angeles Times: Obama sees 2 sides of L.A.
Los Angeles Times: For Democrats, war is front and center
Miami Herald: Clinton makes early bid to court black voters
Miami Herald: Romney hopes ad is boost
Orlando Sentinel: Clinton raises cash in S. Florida
Philadelphia Inquirer: Claude Lewis: Obama represents a new generation
Provo Daily Herald: Romney in Utah: State's 'Adopted son,' Legislature relive 2002 Olympic Games
Sacramento Bee: Obama draws L.A. crowd
Sacramento Bee: Analysis: Democrats betting on Nevada
Salt Lake Tribune: Mitt's a hit with Utahns
San Francisco Chronicle: Obama energizes African American supporters in LA
Santa Fe New Mexican: It's Nevada or nada
Tacoma News Tribune: Obama attracts celebrities and cash
Tampa Tribune: Clinton Swings Through Tampa, South Florida For Fundraisers

14934 hrs, 5 mins until Election Day

Albany Times Union: Op-Ed: Real race is for private cash, public office
Ames (IA) Tribune: Biden calls for foreign policy change
Asbury Park Press: Chuck Raasch: Leading Republican candidates pose problems for conservatives
Boston Herald: On the 2008 Trail: McCain courts conservative Christians, defends his effort
Charlotte Observer: Public financing of presidential races, R.I.P.
Chicago Sun-Times: Obama to speak at commemoration of Selma-to-Montgomery march
Detroit Free Press: Bill Clinton to speak at NAACP dinner
Knoxville News-Sentinel: Fewer Tennesseans claim GOP
Louisville Courier-Journal: Obama coming to Louisville Sunday
Louisville Courier-Journal: Charles Haynes: Romney's religion shouldn't matter, but it does
Manchester Union-Leader: Romney begins TV advertising in NH
Omaha World-Herald: Culver vows to keep Iowa caucuses first
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: McCain meets religious broadcasters in Fla., holds town meetings
St Louis Post-Dispatch: Obama, McCaskill want more help for veterans' medical care
Syracuse Post-Standard: Ex-presidential candidate speaks at Colgate tonight
Washington Post: Mitt's Media Blast

14945 hrs, 56 mins until Election Day

Baltimore Sun: Voting rights for felons pushed
Boston Globe: Romney seeks to boost name recognition with first ad
Boston Globe: Obama's new breed of baby boomer
Boston Globe: Health returns as hot issue in '08 race
Casper Star-Tribune: Idaho mulls vote-by-mail measure
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Law grad Obama got his start in civil rights practice
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Some cases Obama worked on in his career as an attorney
Daily Iowan: Playing the political money game
Hartford Courant: Poll: Dodd Trailing Three In Connecticut
Iowa City Press-Citizen: Sen. Dodd to meet with community
Los Angeles Times: McCain plays up his right side
Provo Daily Herald: Bill would change presidential primary to 'preference poll'
Rockford Register Star: Obama helps Calif. Senate colleague raise $350,000
Sacramento Bee: Campaign funds under scrutiny
Sacramento Bee: Mail voting gets election clerks' stamp of approval - others wary
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: GOP won't use straw poll for president
Tampa Tribune: GOP Straw Poll Axed; Activists Upset
Washington Times: Democrats eye voting-rights extension for former felons
Washington Times: Hillary's brother due back in court