12533 hrs, 2 mins until Election Day

ABC (Political Radar): Edwards' Reading List Draws Scrutiny
ABC (Political Radar): Clinton Fundraiser: No Shoes, Full Service
Christian Science Monitor: Thompson in '08? His entry would shuffle GOP race.
CNN: Candidates intensify efforts to grab Latino vote
CNN: Video: Candidates hip to Hollywood money
Des Moines Register: Iowa Ear: Some 2008 candidates’ support may melt
Deseret Morning News: County reruns voting machine test
Fox News: Video: Author on actor Fred Thompson's chances of winning the presidency
KFOR (Oklahoma City): Money problems plunge state Democratic Party into turmoil
KOVR (Sacramento): Video: Hillary Clinton's Coming To Sacramento
KRNV (Reno): Reno Supporters Flock to Rally With Senator Barack Obama
KTVN (Reno): Obama sees political gains in conservative Nevada
Los Angeles Times: Fred Thompson not returning to 'Law & Order'
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Obama's wife a major asset
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Interesting times for Republicans -- Part 1
MSNBC (Hardball): Video: Interesting times for Republicans -- Part 2
MSNBC: Video: Civil unions and the '08 campaign
NBC (Nightly News): Video: The woman behind Barack Obama
NBC (Today Show): Video: Bernstein on Hillary Clinton’s ambition
New York Post: GOP Star Debut
New York Post: Rudy & Hill $Torm Calif.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Early Returns: Hillary Clinton; Al Gore & Fred Thompson
Quad City Times: Iowa Caucus Web site launched by state
Reno Gazette-Journal: Obama upbeat in Carson
Reno Gazette-Journal: Obama in Reno:'turn the page'
The Olympian: State primary may hinge on GOP
The State: Poll shows Clinton, Giuliani lead S.C. primaries
Vancouver Columbian: Klickitat County changes to all-mail voting; cost cited
Washington Post: Chris Cillizza: Fred's In, Who's Hurt?
Washington Times: RNC fires phone solicitors
WIS (Columbia): SC poll finds 30 percent of Democrats undecided
WKMT (Hazard, KY): Kentucky Standing Put on Presidential Primary Date
WKRN (Nashville): Thompson Campaign Hinges On 3 Hurdles, Insiders Say
WMUR (Manchester): Set Comes Together For N.H. Debates
WOWK (Huntington): National Federation of Democratic Women's Convention Begins

13611 hrs, 39 mins until Election Day

Boston Globe: Democratic W.House hopefuls outraise Republicans
Boston Globe: Presidential candidates find California is generous
Boston Globe: Romney takes back endorsement of Clinton's "village" concept
Chicago Tribune: Obama launches campaign initiative aimed at women
CNBC: Video: Wall Street votes with its checkbook
Deseret Morning News: McCain stands firm on Second Amendment rights after Virginia Tech rampage
Green Bay Press-Gazette: Thompson apologizes for comment about Jews, money
Indianapolis Star: Mitt Romney coming for GOP dinner
KOAT (Albuquerque): Richardson Orders Safety Review Of New Mexico Campuses
KUSA (Denver): Giuliani’s Colorado fundraiser cancelled due to Virginia Tech shooting
KWQC (Davenport): Obamas release tax returns
San Diego Union-Tribune: Urban League: Problems facing black men are nation's worst social crisis
Santa Fe New Mexican: BlogPost: The Bill Richardson Watch
The Tennessean: Edwards event sends 'our love' to stricken families of VA Tech victims
Wall Street Journal: Wall Street Antes Up for 2008
WISN (Milwaukee): Barack Obama's 'Milwaukee Kickoff' Tonight
WMAZ (Macon, GA): Presidential Hopeful Visits Macon

13883 hrs, 34 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Tribune: Daily Feature: Bill Richardson Log
Atlantic City Press: Giuliani defends abortion stance in S.C.
Battle Creek Enquirer: Dem presidential hopefuls net $31M more than GOP counterparts
Birmingham News: Giuliani to address Alabama lawmakers
Buffalo News: Poll: Clinton, Giuliani have big leads
Charlotte Observer: Abortion issue could hurt Giuliani in S.C.
Des Moines Register: Candidates in IA today: Obama, Brownback
Des Moines Register: Dem. leaders say $ narrows field to 3-way race
Detroit News: Even running unopposed, small-town Missouri candidate gets no votes -- not even from himself
Manchester Union-Leader: Tancredo using small venues to build support
Naples Daily News: Giuliani: Gulf drilling must be considered
New York Newsday: Giuliani trails Clinton in NY, tied with Obama
New York Sun: Q-Poll: Hillary Beats All Comers
Ocala Star-Banner: Giuliani: Democrat plan lacks sense
Omaha World-Herald: Giuliani tells Iowans he's going to win
Omaha World-Herald: Candidate offers three-part plan for Iraq
Omaha World-Herald: What could Obama buy with his $25 million?
Quad City Times: Candidate fundraising totals
San Francisco Chronicle: Gingrich Clarifies 'Ghetto' Word Choice
Tacoma News Tribune: Obama campaign take of $25M gets attention
The Oklahoman: Romney cancels state GOP talk
The Oklahoman: During state visit, candidate Brownback shares views that also are common at the Capitol.
The State: BlogPost: S.C. Politics Today / Giuliani hopes to appeal to fiscal conservatives
Worcester Telegram: Romney switches mitts in the race for NRA support

14675 hrs, 59 mins until Election Day

Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune: Democrat muses on campaign button imagery
Denver Post: Rove promises to "repaint the state red"
Fitchburg (MA) Sentinel & Enterprise: Romney courts conservative activists in D.C.
Kansas City Star: Giuliani tries to reach out
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Giuliani emerges as GOP's front runner

14704 hrs, 29 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Analysis: High hurdles set before McCain
Atlantic City Press: Bill Clinton to join wife in Alabama
Atlantic City Press: Mitt Romney criticizes main rivals
Boston Globe: Romney criticizes rivals after pointing to rancor among Democrats
Boston Globe: A waxy buildup in Washington
Boston Globe: At conservatives' conference, little love is expressed for GOP
Casper Star-Tribune: Advocate: Gender barrier persists in politics
Chicago Sun-Times: County ties firm's pay to how fast it counts votes
Cincinnati Enquirer: Byron McCauley: McAuliffe takes coffee break in Cincinnati
Delaware News Journal: Biden ranks No. 4 for missed votes
Delaware News Journal: If Delaware voted today, Hillary would beat Biden
Denver Post: Edwards calls students to action
Denver Post: Pelosi: West in the driver's seat for 2008 vote
Des Moines Register: Vilsack says early polls didn't show his strength
Detroit Free Press: Mich. Dems pick caucus date
Detroit News: Dems set Feb. 9 primary deadline
Los Angeles Times: Holding New Hampshire's primary in place
New York Post: Rudy Rates Over Hill In Jersey
New York Post: Spitz Hints He'll Back Clinton
Omaha World-Herald: Giuliani no sure thing in Iowa, Vilsack says
Philadelphia Inquirer: Giuliani's the one right now among N.J. voters
Philadelphia Inquirer: FEC eases some curbs on funding campaigns
San Jose Mercury News: YouTube for candidates, voters: YouChoose
Tacoma News Tribune: It's the $9.7 million question
The State: Hunter drops two S.C. advisers
Wall Street Journal: Fund-Raisers Head to New York
Washington Post: YouTube Gets Serious With Links To Candidates
Washington Post: At Site of '65 March, an '08 Collision
Washington Times: McCain apologizes for gaffe on troops
Washington Times: Gilmore to reveal 'False' conservatives

14723 hrs, 47 mins until Election Day

Boston Globe: Romney losing edge in New Hampshire
Boston Globe: Second break-in reported at Democratic offices
Daily Oklahoman: Obama scheduled to visit Oklahoma
Honolulu Advertiser: Punahou has come long way from missionary-school roots
Nashua Telegraph: Gore supporters hope grassroots efforts pay off in 2008 elections
The State: BlogPost: S.C. Politics Today | Obama on tap for Legislative Black Caucus event
Washington Post: War on Warming Begins at (Al Gore's) Home

14729 hrs, 9 mins until Election Day

Arizona Republic: McCain uses late show to set stage for '08 bid
Boston Globe: McCain popularity, Giuliani interest displace Romney's N.H. edge
Boston Globe: Manchester Democratic Party office was broken into, too
Denver Post: United they walk; divided they stand
Houston Chronicle: Kennedy, McCain keep immigration bill closeted
Nashua Telegraph: Biden admits danger of pushing Iraq plan
New York Post: Black Pols To Clinton: Cool It Vs. Obama
New York Post: Newt Rips 'Nasty' Hill
New York Post: Surging Rudy Hits 'Guns & Values' Pitfall
Tacoma News Tribune: Rep. Smith endorses Obama for 2008

14753 hrs, 27 mins until Election Day

Albany Times Union: Clinton's lead narrows in poll
Albuquerque Journal: Feature: Richardson Watch
Atlantic City Press: Thieves break into N.H. Dem headquarters
Boston Globe: Pardons reemerge as issue in Clinton run
Boston Globe: Kennedy, McCain try again on immigration
Boston Herald: Op-Ed: Strom distressed but Al disgraces: Yet Democrats still embrace him
Clarksville (TN) Leaf-Chronicle: Gore: Money will dominate campaigns as long as TV ads effective
Des Moines Register: Clinton returns to Iowa this weekend
Des Moines Register: Giuliani hires first Iowa staffer, plans visit
Kane County (IL) Chronicle: Complicated relationship
Manchester Union-Leader: Sununu, Clinton push car safety bill
Nashua Telegraph: GOP hopeful Romney: to visit Hollis pharmacy
New York Post: Edwards Drills Hill's Ethics
New York Post: Obama Taking Hill Voters
New York Post: Romney Ad-Mitts Too Much
News & Observer: Candidates' sex, race not on voters' minds
The Tennessean: Hillary Clinton's brother disputes claim in Nashville bankruptcy
The Tennessean: Gore says media miss climate message
Washington Post: Romney Latest to See Internal Critique Leaked
Worcester Telegram: Chris Sinacola: Let's judge candidate, not his ancestors' actions

14763 hrs, 50 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Tribune: Guv stands apart in field of candidates
Albuquerque Tribune: Feature: Bill Richardson's quest
Albuquerque Tribune: Gov. Bill Richardson tries to create buzz
Albuquerque Tribune: Where is Gov. Bill Richardson?
Boston Globe: Biden takes anti-war message to New Hampshire
Boston Globe: Dems urge GOP to halt immigrant prank
Boston Herald: Internal Romney blueprint shows concern about hair, flip-flopping
Boston Herald: Deja vu all over again: Burglary at Democratic headquarters - in New Hampshire
Boston Herald: Romney in Washington to fundraise, meet with congressmen
Boston Herald: Campaigns weigh bathrooms, weekend heating in picking headquarters
Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Earlier N.J. primary date clears panel
Des Moines Register: Giuliani begins to staff Iowa campaign
Fresno Bee: In California, lawmakers hope early primary will save their jobs
Miami Herald: Gore, Clinton to snarl UM traffic
Nevada Appeal: Ex-Nevada AG hires on with Clinton
Omaha World-Herald: Gore and Gingrich seem positioned for draft into '08 race
Rockford Register Star: Obama to spend 'A lot of time in Ohio'
Salem (MA) Evening News: Gore 'Soldier' to speak on global warming
Salt Lake Tribune: Presidential hopeful John McCain visiting Utah Thursday
Santa Fe New Mexican: Richardson wants a no-negative campaign pledge; rivals not on board so far
The State: Thurmond's daughter: Sharpton 'Overreacted'
Washington Post: African American Voters Shift Support to Obama

14795 hrs, 54 mins until Election Day

Boston Globe: Few want to be leader of R.I. Republicans
Boston Herald: Edwards says only reporters care about Obama-Clinton spat
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Military families give Kucinich peace award
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Presidential hopeful Obama making swing across Ohio
Elmira Star-Gazette: Clinton in Rochester to unveil local 'Greenprint' plan today
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Rendell not interested in VP spot

14804 hrs, 6 mins until Election Day

Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Obama makes first campaign stop in Kentucky
Denton Record-Chronicle: Election officials in state of limbo
Louisville Courier-Journal: Obama shares vision with 3,000
Manchester Union-Leader: Libertarian candidate in '88, Paul eyes GOP nomination
Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette: Politics is big part of Iowa landscape
Miami Herald: Campaign strategists win pats on the back
Myrtle Beach Sun: Mormon legislator supports Romney
New York Newsday: Hillary Clinton courts black voters
New York Times: Surveying ’08 Field, Governors Urge Moderation
New York Times: As Candidate, Obama Carves Antiwar Stance
Omaha World-Herald: Conservative groups scour UNL for would-be activists
Rock Hill Herald: McCain advisers say poll findings are a good thing
The State: S.C. polls show McCain ahead, but ...

14827 hrs, 4 mins until Election Day

Albuquerque Journal: Governor Facing A Test of His Clout
Albuquerque Journal: Richardson Makes Impression in Fla.
Ames (IA) Tribune: Vilsack: Pay attention to financing
Arizona Republic: Jon Kyl will lead Ariz. committee for McCain bid
Arizona Republic: State GOP names media chief, counsel
Boston Globe: Rudy, Mac to skip N.H. debate
Boston Herald: Democrats waking up from dream of unity
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil: Peers lament Vilsack's departure from race
Denver Post: Diane Carman: Progressive think tank takes wing
Houston Chronicle: Rep. Paul of Lake Jackson mulls presidential bid
Manchester Union-Leader: Edwards draws packed house in Salem
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Democrats toughen against war
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: A former president in the U.S. Senate?
Naples Daily News: Richardson’s Hispanic roots separate him from Democrat pack
Nashua Telegraph: Edwards pushes universal health-care plan
Omaha World-Herald: Presidential contenders toss their books into the ring
Omaha World-Herald: Race hangs ominously over Obama's race for president
Tampa Tribune: GOP Field Frustrates Christian Right
Tampa Tribune: Governors Can Influence Presidential Race
The State: Reactions to Obama, Clinton excite S.C. Democrats
Washington Post: Op-Ed: (Rumsfeld) No, He Wasn't a Good Manager
Washington Post: In Democratic Campaigns, Six Degrees of Tom Daschle
Washington Post: Governors See Influence Wane in Race for Presidency
Washington Post: Clinton Fights to Keep Impeachment Taboo

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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14907 hrs, 48 mins until Election Day

Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Senate snubs 'Clean Elections' bill
Denver Post: Richardson picks Colo. campaign staff
Omaha World-Herald: Legislators reject annual fee for political committees
Palm Beach Post: Giuliani bringing campaign to Delray
Sacramento Bee: McCain signs on to Schwarzenegger global warming agenda
Santa Fe New Mexican: Richardson urges delegation to support funding for Indian health care
Washington Times: Hollywood swinging: Obama, Clinton spar

14910 hrs, 0 mins until Election Day

Beatrice (NE) Daily Sun: Hagel still won't say whether he's a presidential candidate
Boston Globe: Poll: Clinton unfavorable rating up at home
Boston Herald: Clinton gives blackjack high marks
Boston Herald: Cheney disagrees with McCain on Rumsfeld legacy
Boston Herald: '08 candidates field questions in Nevada
Charleston (IL) Daily Times-Courier: Former Senate leader Daschle endorses Obama
Chicago Tribune: Obama, Clinton in campaign food fight
Hartford Courant: RNC: Dodd Is 'Past-His-Prime Liberal'
Nevada Appeal: Dodd said nation is headed in the wrong direction
Quad City Times: McCain names former state auditor as Iowa co-chair
Quad City Times: Iowa Democratic Party names Giddins communications director
Stamford Advocate: Presidential hopefuls field questions on Iraq at Nevada forum
Stamford Advocate: Edwards needles Clinton about Iraq vote at Nevada forum

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

14968 hrs, 12 mins until Election Day

Casper Star-Tribune: Idaho mulls vote-by-mail measure
Columbus Dispatch: George F. Will: Voters getting an education as '08 candidates stumble and rise
Columbus Dispatch: E.J. Dionne: Obama will need Internet fundraising to catch Clinton
Daily Iowan: McCain lays into war critics
Des Moines Register: Edwards advocates health plan in Iowa stop
Des Moines Register: Who is right for Iowa Republicans?
Elmira Star-Gazette: Clinton's 2008 bid stirs debate in New York
Hartford Courant: Dodd's Tactics: Charm, Humor
New York Post: Bill 'Missus' Point
San Jose Mercury News: Candidates find both opportunity, minefield on Web

14980 hrs, 16 mins until Election Day

Allentown Morning Call: Opinion: Barack Obama's candidacy stirs up a necessary, national dialogue about race
Atlantic City Press: Edwards: Lack of Iran talks a mistake
Baltimore Sun: Foes wage campaigns to stop Clinton now
Bryan-College Station Eagle: Democrats: Voting glitch intolerable
Delaware News Journal: Biden, Dems considering new war authorization measure
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: In interview, Clinton says N.H. has varied concerns
Portsmouth (NH) Herald: Clinton: I will end Iraq War
San Francisco Chronicle: Clinton saw apology for war vote as insincere, aides say
San Francisco Chronicle: McCain campaigns in Iowa as strong backer of Iraq war
Washington Times: Kaine endorses Obama for '08
Washington Times: State GOP to draw big Republican guns

14992 hrs, 11 mins until Election Day

Atlantic City Press: Edwards takes health plan to Vegas union
Belleville (IL) News-Democrat: Obama campaigns in South Carolina, reacts to critics
Belleville (IL) News-Democrat: Obama is proving that he's not the typical Chicago politician
Boston Globe: Joan Vennochi: Romney the vagabond
Boston Globe: Edwards's tough talk claims of '04 disputed
Boston Globe: Key Kerry fund-raisers scooped up by others
Boston Globe: No good option if Iraq strategy fails, McCain says
Boston Globe: Obama answers electability criticism
Charlotte Observer: Democrat Visits: Obama tells S.C. he can win bid
Cincinnati Enquirer: Giuliani favorite of local GOP club
Connecticut Post: Democrats down, but far from out
Connecticut Post: Dodd and Lieberman: No rift, sort of
Denver Post: Diane Carman: It's time, Madame President
Des Moines Register: McCain: Victory in Iraq uncertain
Des Moines Register: Three Democratic candidates talk to party faithful
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Obama takes campaign to the South for first time
Jacksonville (FL) Times-Union: In Politics: Presidential hopeful visits state
Miami Herald: Romney turns on the charm in Florida
Nashua Telegraph: Cindy McCain focuses on family at city stop
New York Post: Hill Offers A 'Get The Hell Out Now' Bill
New York Post: Multiple-Marrying Rudy Looks To Duck A 'Third Wife' Clubbing
Roanoke Times: Kaine pulls for Obama in 2008
Sacramento Bee: Republican Primary 2008: Not one GOP race, but 53
Stamford Advocate: Presidential hopeful brings anti-war message to Norwalk

15031 hrs, 23 mins until Election Day

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Bill Clinton to attend college inauguration
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: State Democratic Party names spokesman
Atlantic City Press: House vote may ease way for wage bill
Baltimore Sun: Md. House approves early voting amendment
Boston Globe: Romney builds impressive Florida team as he tries to climb polls
Boston Globe: Lawmakers consider moving up R.I. presidential primary
Chicago Tribune: Political Web sites get personal
Cincinnati Enquirer: McCain, in Cincy, says: Stay in Iraq
Detroit Free Press: Jeb Bush steers former confidantes toward Romney
Miami Herald: Obama's globe-trotting cost taxpayers $28,000
New York Newsday: Race with shades of gray
New York Post: Dollar Bill Bats For Hill
New York Post: Rudy In Disguise
News & Observer: Edwards trips over bloggers, slips in Iowa
Santa Fe New Mexican: Richardson fundraiser touted as state's largest
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Elections panel drops all charges, potential fines against Broward's Miriam Oliphant
St Paul Pioneer Press: Parties back shifting primary election to June
Washington Post: The Banker's Candidate