April 30, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Angus Reid: Republicans 2008: Giuliani 33%, McCain 22%
NY Post: Ethnic pride boosts Paisan Rudy
NY Post: Rudy's 9/11 card: polarity at the polls
Baltimore Sun: Fear factor will feature prominently in Giuliani campaign
Angus Reid: Three Democrats Trail Giuliani in Florida
McClatchy: McCain counting on S.C. in bid for nomination
NY Post: I'm the sage of rage: McCain
Houston Chronicle: McCain seeks boost from fundraising Texan
AP/Chereb: McCain: 'I am prepared to lead'
KVOA: McCain defends conservative credentials, speaks out about Tenet
Flint Journal: Romney massages message for Flint
Saginaw News: Romney: Past holds us back
Foster's: Romney on campaign trail: Speaks to a crowd at brewery in Portsmouth
ABC News: 'Know Thine Enemy,' Romney Says of 'Jihadists'
Boston Globe: Romney not alone on shifts in stances
Times UK: Reagan's men are backing Fred Thompson
Houston Chronicle: Texas GOP lawmakers favor Fred Thompson for president
AP/Schelzig: Tenn. rally urges Fred Thompson to run for president
Rothenberg: Is Fred Thompson Coming to the GOP's Rescue?
NY Post: Bloomberg snubs party - stirs prez bid rumor
OC Register: Tapping the GOP ATM machine
Des Moines Register: Presidential candidates get graded on their public speaking abilities
NATIONAL
Buckley: The Waning of the GOP
LA Times: Bush record poses problems for GOP candidates
NEW YORK
NY Sun: Spitzer Aims for Goal of Covering All Tots
Staten Island Advance: GOP may back Dem judge for surrogate
NY Post: Assembly joins Senate on pay hike
MISSOURI
Joplin Globe: Republican leader backs casino bill that defies party platform
News-Leader: Shields goes against Republicans on gambling limits
FLORIDA
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Republicans put spotlight on party's 'green elephants'
Sun-Sentinel: Republican infighting could delay passage of property tax reform
CALIFORNIA
North Country Times: Nehring: San Diego Democrats have little to brag about
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Concord Monitor: GOP finds hope in Dems' agenda
NEBRASKA
Novak: Hagel's Stand
MAINE
SeacoastOnline: All eyes on Allen and Collins in race for Senate
NORTH CAROLINA
Ashville Citizen-Times: Rove exhorts local Republicans on stakes of 2008
ALABAMA
Mobile Register: Poll: McCain, Giuliani top GOP in state
OHIO
Angus Reid: Giuliani, McCain Could Carry Ohio
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April 29, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Novak: McCain frets over treatment from press, faces campaign funding woes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Campaign law dogs McCain
AP/Glover: Huckabee says debates, straw poll will highlight differences
Iowa Politics: Huckabee Eyes Strong Iowa Presence
Ventura County Star: Ten hopefuls each seek to become 'Reagan candidate'
Ventura County Star: Former actor was skilled in art of televised debate
CNN: Republicans go negative -- on one another
Politico: Post-Bush GOP wants to break it off gently
NATIONAL
Washington Times: Expanding the agenda
UTAH
Salt Lake Tribune: Greene won't pursue top Utah GOP post
Daily Herald: Chairwoman of state Republicans won't seek to retain her seat
Deseret News: Greene won't run for term at helm of Republican Party
Daily Herald: Convention ends with Satan and immigrants
Deseret News: Parties skirt controversies
NORTH CAROLINA
Ashville Citizen-Times: Rove urges Republicans to help boost the party in 2008
OHIO
Citizen-Telegram: Rising Star - Republican Party has its sights on Nick Brusky
Advertiser-Tribune: Gillmor addresses Social Security, other issues at meeting
WASHINGTON
Spokesman Review: Primary concern not an easily solved one
FLORIDA
NewsMax: Howard Dean: 'Punish' Florida If It Moves Primary
Orlando Sentinel: 'Q' settles in, and parties spin, spin, spin
ARIZONA
Arizona Star: If Renzi resigns, many are ready to seek his seat
NEW MEXICO
Las Cruces Sun-News: Republicans elect top party officials
INDIANA
Daily World: Carter rallies Republicans
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April 28, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Chicago Tribune: Unusual split over GOP race
WIS10: Giuliani continues offensive against Democrats in N.C appearance
News&Observer: Giuliani claims conservative credentials
News&Observer: Giuliani tries to win North Carolina Republicans
News14: Giuliani speaks at GOP conference
NepaNews: Poll: Giuliani on top in Pennsylvania
Daily News & Analysis: Giuliani leads in key 2008 states, Gore shows strong: poll
KRNV: Rudy Giuliani Picks Nevada Leadership Team
NewsMax: Giuliani and the New Hampshire Senate
NY Post: Dem Dean flings dirt at Rudy
NY Daily News: Rudy snarls back at Dem attack on 'personal life'
AP/Baker: Giuliani Assails Democrats' Health Plans
Caucus: On the McCain Trail in Iowa
Radio Iowa: McCain downplays idea of victory at Iowa GOP Straw Poll
Broder: McCain now positioning himself as the anti-Bush
Novak: John McCain Complains About Media Treatment
Sioux City Journal: McCain: Support of Iraq War won't harm his candidacy
Rocky Mountain News: McCain goes for maverick brand
Des Moines Register: McCain comforts Iowa war mom
Power Line: Impressions of John McCain
NY Sun: John McCain Comes Out Against NH Civil Unions
Washington Post: McCain: Most absentee '08 Senator
Washington Post: Another Key McCain Aide Departs
AP/Johnson: Many Washington Ties in Romney Camp
Detroit Free Press: Romney tells Michigan he can turn nation around
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Romney visits Pittsburgh seeking support
AP: Romney: 'My record is consistent'
AP/Sidoti: Romney: Look at others' flip-flops
Wood8: Romney starts two-day swing through Michigan
Ann Arbor News: Romney: Democrats 'waved a white flag'
Boston Herald: GOP hopeful Mitt Romney speaks to Yeshiva University students
Citizen Patriot: Romney to visit Hillsdale
US News: Romney Said to Have Most to Gain From Republican Debate
NewsMax: Counterterrorism Expert Joins Romney Team
Rolla Daily News: Blunt, Jetton formally endorse Romney for president
Concord Monitor: Romney, McCain spar on campaign finance
AP/Koenig: Possible candidate Thompson opposes timetable for Iraq pullout
Times UK: America’s imaginary Law and Order candidate
NewsMax: Gilmore: Only a Real Conservative Can Stop Hillary
The State: Brownback files for S.C. primary
Austin American-Statesman: GOP debate to have a crowded stage
Wall St. Journal: Candidates Jump Over Bushes To Trace Path to Reagan
NATIONAL
Boston Globe: Support low, Bush isolated by GOP
Garrison Keillor: GOP in peril converting to the 'Calvinist Party'
AP/Davenport: Congressman in Probe Won't Resign
AP: Freshmen Reps. Face Endless Campaigning
NEW YORK
AP/Humbert: Republican leader blasts Spitzer fundraising
NY Post: Bruno hits Spitz as elex-$$ 'hypocrite'
NY Times: Keeping His Word, Spitzer Asks for Same-Sex-Marriage Law
NY Post: Eliot unveils bill to let gays tie the knot
Buffalo News: State orders benefits in same-sex marriages
NY Times: New NYC Transportation Commissioner Is Named
News10Now: Mayor Driscoll will not run for Onondaga County Executive
Post-Journal: Former City Clerk To Seek Jamestown City’s Top Job
LOUISIANA
NW FL Daily News: Louisiana Republican running for governor switches to Democratic Party
Politics LA: Bobby Jindal Is Looking Good Right Now
Bayou Buzz: Louisiana Governor Race Takes Strange Turn With Boasso Switch
KATC3: Boasso shakes up La. governor's race with switch to Democrats
Politics LA: Boasso's Democratic Team, New Candidate for Lt. Governor
SOUTH CAROLINA
Hotline: South Carolina Primary Might Be State-Funded
FLORIDA
St. Petersburg Times: Earlier Florida primary could blindside candidates
Miami Herald: Lessons from Orlando for Democrats
Orlando Sentinel: Darren Soto sworn in to Florida House
UTAH
Hot Air: Utah party leader blames Satan for illegal immigration
Salt Lake Tribune: Delegate says illegal immigration is plot by Satan
Daily Herald: Dist. 56 chairman: Satan's minions dissolving borders
MASSACHUSETTS
Daily News: Bay State GOP's new chief seeks to grow party from the bottom up
IOWA
Des Moines Register: Challenges run deep for House leader
NORTH CAROLINA
Ashville Citizen-Times: Area GOP looks forward to Rove’s visit
ILLINOIS
Chicago Tribune: Kendall GOP chairman resigns after 34 years
NEBRASKA
Omaha World-Herald: Hagel, Bruning angling for right
CALIFORNIA
NY Times: A Governor’s Postpartisanship: Old-Fashioned Politicking?
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April 27, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Quinnipiac: Rudy leads in presidential swing states
CBN News: Poll: Giuliani Beats Dems in Swing States
NewsMax: Poll: Giuliani Beats Hillary in Key States
Angus Reid: Giuliani Leads Richardson in U.S. Race
Kansas City Star: Giuliani leads McCain in poll
Journal News: White Plains Republican leaders pick Giuliani for president
NY Post: Shock Rudy snub: Nix from NY state GOP
NY Sun: Giuliani's Startling Departure on Civil Unions
WSJ/Taranto: Democrats prove Giuliani's point
International Herald Tribune: Giuliani widens campaign theme, and Democrats react
LA Times: Giuliani may reap Christian votes
AP/Davenport: McCain Calls Iraq War 'Great Tragedy'
NY Daily News: Hey, lighten up, sez McCain, I'm having blast on campaign
Foster's: McCain is heavily endorsed in N.H.
Time: McCain's Media Mob Bites Back
AP/Sidoti: Romney says he's not the only one switching positions, rivals do it too
AP/Long: GOP hopeful Mitt Romney speaks to Yeshiva University students
NY Sun: Romney Ramps Up Criticism of Top Democrats
Newsday: Romney takes jab at Giuliani
USA Today: Romney jabs Giuliani on abortion
Boston Globe: Former NH GOP Gubernatorial nominee endorses Romney

Radio Iowa: Ex-Virginia governor launches bid for GOP nomination
Richmond Times Dispatch: Gilmore announces presidential bid
CQ Politics: Former Va. Governor Officially Joins GOP White House Race
The Hill: Sen. Brownback faults Bush, GOP for lack of political effort in Iraq
AP/DeMillo: Huckabee's Son Arrested With Handgun
AP/Davenport: Fox to help pick GOP debate participants
Chicago Sun-Times: Fox to get say in Republican debate
AP/Kuhnhenn: 2008 Candidates Rely on Private Jets
NATIONAL
AP: No charges against Frist in stock sale

CQ Politics: Senators’ First-Quarter Fundraising
CQ Politics: Republican Committee Has Money Edge Over Dems in First Quarter
AP/Rechmann: White House held GOP prospect briefings
NEBRASKA

KETV Omaha: Hagel Crosses Aisle to Side With Democrats On Iraq Vote
The Hill: Poll shows potential primary foe Bruning beating Hagel
NEW YORK
NY Times: Spitzer Seeks Raise for Judges, Not Legislators
Albany Times-Union: Troy council head announces DA run
News10: Did the senate offer Republicans funding?
LOUISIANA
LSU Daily Reveille: Boasso switches to Democratic Party
AP/Simpson: Louisiana Republican running for governor switches to Democratic Party
KATC: Boasso shakes up La. governor's race with switch to Democrats
NEW JERSEY
Politics NJ: Doherty seems ready to challenge Lautenberg
CQ Politics: Republicans Make Defending New Jersey’s 7th a Priority in 2008
Politics NJ: Hard to win without candidates
WASHINGTON
Seattle PI: State Republicans to Dems: Let's get behind primary
INDIANA
Reporter-Times: Daniels: State has found innovative answers to struggles
Courier & Press: Rove postpones GOP appearance in Evansville
FLORIDA
Tallahassee Democrat: Democrats are showing signs of life
GEORGIA
CQ Politics: Candidate List Emerges for Special Election in Georgia’s 10th
CALIFORNIA
CQ Politics: California Rep. Gallegly May Not Be Retiring Kind in ‘08
Ventura County Star: Gallegly says he will seek 12th term
ARIZONA
East Valley Tribune: Renzi weighs resignation in wake of probe, paper says
Tucson Citizen: Report: Renzi "looking at" resignation
Phoenix Business Journal: Replacements waiting in wings as Renzi ponders resignation
AP: Kyl becomes mover, shaker in immigration reform drive
KVOA: GOP, Dem candidates in the wings as Renzi probe continues
MASSACHUSETTS
The Hill: Former Delahunt challenger Jeff Beatty looks to take on Kerry
ILLINOIS
Pontiac Daily Leader: Livingston County GOP chairman backing Giuliani
The Hill: Potential Bean, Durbin challenger Greenberg to make decision soon
UTAH
Salt Lake Tribune: Satan behind illegal immigration, Utah County Republican claims
CONNECTICUT
Danbury News: Cappiello seeks seeks party's nomination for 5th District cong. seat
Hartford Courant: GOP's Cappiello Hoping To Unseat Freshman Murphy
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April 26, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
NY Press: Rasmussen: Giuliani 46%, Obama 43%
NY Times: Giuliani Broadens His Message on Terrorism
Washington Post: Giuliani angers Democrats with claim about terrorism
Rush Limbaugh: Rudy Turns Up the Heat
NY Post: Dems on warpath over Rudy
NY Daily News: Rudy gleefully watches as foes froth over his Iraq war rhetoric
AP/Pickler: Dems rebuke Giuliani over attack comment
Blogger News Network: Rudy Giuliani on Iraq
Concord Monitor: Giuliani: We must be aggressive
Daily Herald: Chicago-area lawmakers back Giuliani
WBUR: Giuliani in New Hampshire
CBN: Howard Dean Takes a Shot at Rudy: Giuliani Fires Back
News14: Giuliani to speak at GOP conference in Raleigh

NY Times: McCain Launches Candidacy With Bush Critique
Washington Post: For McCain, a Second Try at the White House
LA Times: A snaphot of John McCain's life
AP: John McCain in Detail
Des Moines Register: Falling behind, McCain makes '08 run official
Union Leader: McCain is in the running
LA Times: McCain makes bid for president official
LA Times: McCain enters presidential race from the outside
NY Post: McCain gives Giuliani static
Newsday: McCain in ring, jabs at Giuliani
Newsday: McCain officially in the race
AP/Sidoti: McCain officially launches bid in NH
NY Sun: McCain Takes Shot at Giuliani (and Bush)
Portsmouth Herald News: News analysis: McCain tries to broaden his base
Politico: McCain calls for Gonzales to resign
MSNBC: McCain knows it's a marathon, not a sprint

Politico: Romney jabs Giuliani on abortion
AP/Kuhnhenn: Romney pays $2M for campaign ad airtime
WCAX: Romney pressed to offer better answer on Iraq
Union Leader: Romney: I'll change Washington
AP/Johnson: Romney Favors Ambassador to Deter Nukes
Washington Post: Romney Aide Resigns From Campaign
Thousand Oaks: Gov. Romney names California leadership team for presidential run
Politico: Excerpts from Romney interview
Politico: Romney accuses Dems of wimping out on debate sites

Virginian Pilot: Jim Gilmore to announce he's running for president
USA Today: Ex-Va. governor to enter '08 presidential race
WHOtv: Gilmore to Make It Official in Des Moines
NY Times: Bloomberg Tells Gore He Should Run in ’08
NY Daily News: Prez dance: You run. No, you run
Pinkerton: Huckabee a real right-wing long shot
OpinionJournal: Cancer and the Candidates: What voters expect of would-be Presidents
NATIONAL
NY Times: Justices Raise Doubts on Campaign Finance
NEW YORK
NY Post: Supporters buying time with Spitzer
Newsday: Silver looks to mediate fray
Newsday: Spitzer promises fight on campaign finance
NY Sun: Slaying of Trooper Upends Albany Politics
NY Times: Spitzer Pushing Bill to Shore Up Abortion Rights
Newsday: Spitzer to push abortion bill
MAINE
Morning Sentinel: A four-step plan for making over the Maine GOP
FLORIDA
AP: Democrat narrowly wins central Florida House seat
LOUISIANA
Bayou Buzz: Jindal Remains Tops In Louisiana Governor Election
KATC: Jindal reports $4.7 million in warchest
WASHINGTON
Highline Times: Rove energizes King county GOP
ARKANSAS
WMC-TV: Rove scheduled to speak at GOP event in Springdale
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April 25, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Politico: Giuliani warns of 'new 9/11' if Dems win
AP/Sidoti: Giuliani Faces Skeptical GOP Voters
AP/Sidoti: Giuliani says he can't evaluate if troop boost in Iraq is working
Decatur Daily: Giuliani plans Tuscaloosa campaign stop
Newsday: Giuliani faces tough New Hampshire crowd
NY Daily News: It's Rude-y again: Ex-mayor erupts over query on rights
NY Observer: McCain Backers: Giuliani Blows Smoke on Iraq
Captain's Quarters: Rudy: Democrats Want A 9/10 World

BBS News: Zogby: McCain Leads in South Carolina; Giuliani Close Behind
NY Times: McCain Replaces His Finance Director Just Before Official Tour
Washington Post: As He Enters Race, McCain Appears to Be Off His Stride
American Chronicle: What's Behind John McCain's Public Political Suicide
AP/Sidoti: McCain to make case for presidency
Captain's Quarters: McCain Announces Today
Fred Thompson: Black and White Decisions
Fred Thompson/AEI: Talking about Federalism
Gallagher: Fred Thompson tears down the Fourth Wall
NY Sun: Fred Thompson: Federalist, Blogger
NewsMax: Zogby: It's McCain, Giuliani ... and Fred Thompson in S.C.
Orlando Sentinel: Sam Waterston predicts co-star Fred Thompson will run for presidency
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Fred Thompson to speak at GOP gala

Townhall: The appeal of Huckabee
AP: Huckabee: Gonzales 'major distraction' for Bush, Republican Party
Hotline: Gilmore announces
Iowa Politics: Gilmore To Officially Announce Candidacy From Iowa Gop Headquarters
NewsMax: Jim Gilmore to Announce 2008 Bid on Web
North Country Times: Hunter fares well with GOP group
NATIONAL
Wall St. Journal: Delays in Renzi Case Raise More Gonzales Questions
AP/Frommer: Federal Election Law Challenged
NY Times: States Seek Limits on ‘Robocalls’ in Campaigns
NY Times: Inquiry on Political Influence
AP: Congressman Leaves Committees
NEW YORK
NY Times: Spitzer Visits Bruno Turf to Push Campaign Reform
NY Post: Bruno vs. Richie Spitz
NY Sun: Gay Rites Plan Sparks a Power Struggle
Newsday: Spitzer set to criticize LI pol
NEVADA
AP/Ritter: Man Arrested in Threat on GOP Official
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia Inquirer: Katz multiplies the post-primary permutations
MAINE
Kennebec Journal: Maine's GOP should aim for the middle
DELAWARE
News Journal: Make way for new elections commissioner
GEORGIA
Savannah Morning News: Candidates qualify to fill Norwood's seat
Gainsville Times: Brawl over budget to start anew
FLORIDA
Orlando Sentinel: Soto captures seat in House to buoy Dems
Bradenton Herald: Soto narrowly beats Suarez for central Florida House seat
St. Petersburg Times: 'I choose not to vote' may be on Florida ballots
WEST VIRGINIA
Ballot Access News: Most West Virginia Delegates Won’t be Chosen by Primary Voters
TEXAS
AP: Texas: Move to Require More ID at Polls
MARYLAND
Baltimore Sun: Felons gain right to vote
MINNESOTA
Minn ST: High court to decide whether Dayton's dismissal of aide was 'legislative act'
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April 24, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
US News: Giuliani Is Dems' Biggest Worry
GovExec/Charlie Cook: Underestimating Giuliani
UPI: Poll: White conservatives favor Giuliani
Angus Reid: Republicans 2008: Giuliani 35%, McCain 22%
LifeNews: Rudy Giuliani Continues Slide in Republican Polls After Abortion Flaps
Rocky Mountain News: Giuliani soft-pedals own positions
CNS News: Conservatives Ponder Giuliani
Boston Herald: Reasons why Rudy’s for real: His intellect a match for anyone’s
NY Daily News: Some FDNY survivors rally against Rudy
CBN News: Giuliani's Baggage
NewsMax: Rudy Giuliani: Win the 'Terrorists War on Us'
Hotline: Giuliani: Put More States In Play
NY Sun: Giuliani No. 1, Thompson No. 2 with White Christians
NewsMax: Zogby: McCain Leads in South Carolina
NY Times: In Speech, McCain to Push for Cap on Emissions
AP/Sidoti: McCain: Address Energy Security, Warming
Washington Post/Cillizza: John McCain, Serious Candidate
Advocate: Shays, others show up to support McCain
Greenwich Time: McCain has fundraiser in Belle Haven
AP/Talhelm: McCain: Address energy security, warming
Orlando Sentinel: McCain digs a deeper hole
The Hill: Sen. McCain woos yuppies
Weekly Standard/Kristol: McCain v. Reid
Reuters: W.House hopeful McCain details energy platform
Caucus: McCain and the E-Word
Hotline: Romney: The Message Candidate
AP/Farrington: Romney betting on early Florida primary
Tallahassee Democrat: Florida Governor gets to know Romneys
Orlando Sentinel: Romney wants taste of Crist's popularity
Bradenton Herald: Romney addresses the GOP's big issues
Washington Post/Cillizza: Romney Campaign Update: Comstock Staying Put
Palm Beach Post: Romney stresses conservative values in speech to Florida GOP
NY Sun: Romney Desertion Rumor: Some Cold Water
Salt Lake Tribune: Romney top fundraiser in West
Washington Post: Fred Thompson Coming Out for Fundraiser in Virginia
CBN: Thompson vs. Giuliani
Kiplinger: GOP Presidential Race: Is Fred Thompson for Real?
Liberty Papers: Fred Thompson On Federalism
Human Events/Roger Stone: Why Fred?
Daily Kent Stater: TV star could be next president
AP/Sidoti: Huckabee: Gonzales 'major distraction' for Bush, Republican Party
CQ Politics: Arkansas Sen. Pryor’s Early Fundraising Outshines Huckabee
Politics NJ: Brownback seeks New Jersey support
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Florida pulling in the candidates
US News: Third-Party Challenge: Don't Even Bother
Kondracke: Bloomberg would moderate Republican choices
AP/Quaid: Immigration Issues Nag at GOP Candidates
AP: GOP Candidates' Views on Immigration
NATIONAL
CNN: Bush Sr.: 'Bush fatigue' may be setting in
Politico: RNC Chairman accused of finance irregularities
CQ Politics: Majority Status Boosts House Democrats’ Campaign Treasuries
Washington Times: Gonzales vows to stay in attorney general job
NEW YORK
NY Times: Spitzer’s Campaign Reforms Stall as G.O.P. Senators Resist
Politics on the Hudson: Mondello blasts Spitzer’s reform proposal
Newsday: Spitzer tackles Republicans at home
AP/Humbert: Spitzer: I want the Legislature to overhaul campaign finance laws
AP/Kugler: Kansas station pulls New York mayor's gun campaign ad
AP/Gormley: Spitzer creates commission to shrink local governments, tax bills
Rochester D&C: Reynolds pushing law to fix tax trap
Rochester D&C: Campaign-finance reform talks break down in Albany
Rochester D&C: Spitzer's pick for PSC likely to be approved
Albany Times-Union: A fight looms over reform
NY Daily News: Gov to GOP: I'm comin' after ya
NY Post: Eliot: Gay-wed bill lost cause, for now
NY Sun: Spitzer Angry at Standoff on Reforms
PENNSYLVANIA
PhillyBurbs: Sam Katz, 2-time GOP nominee for Philly mayor, leaves party
Philadelphia Inquirer: Sam Katz positions himself for an end run in the fall
Philadelphia Daily News: Katz now Independent
Philadelphia Inquirer: Bucks Democrats hope for resurgence
AP/Walters: Philly's Mayoral Race Remains a Toss Up
GEORGIA
WXIA: State Republican Discord Growing
Atlanta JC: State budget heavy with 'pork' projects
WXIA: Richardson Goes After Perdue
Atlanta JC: Norwood replacements line up
LOUISIANA
Advocate: Boasso says he’ll decide soon on switch
LSU Daily Reveille: Louisiana political season getting off to early start
Advocate: Hopeful commits millions to race
KATC: Jindal at top of La. gubernatorial candidate fundraising
Times-Picayune: Gubernatorial candidates report on fund-raising
Bayou Buzz: Louisiana Election Buzz: Victory Or Defeat Jaws
NEBRASKA
WOWT: Bruning Steps Up Rhetoric
NORTH CAROLINA
Ashville Citizen-Times: Rove’s visit to Henderson County generating ‘buzz’
WISCONSIN
Badger-Herald: Republicans earn top state honors
FLORIDA
Palm Beach Post: Crist playing the presidential candidate field
Florida Times-Union: Keen wields power
OHIO
Akron Beacon Journal: Brunner selects 2 Democrats to Cuyahoga elections board
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Democrats named to elections board
Cincinnati Enquirer: Romney favored by Cincinnati donors
WASHINGTON
Seattle Times: Democrats spent big but showed restraint
ARIZONA
Insurance Journal: FBI Raid Latest Question Facing Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi
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April 23, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
LA Times: Abortion aside, conservative Christians like Giuliani for 2008
Angus Reid: Republicans 2008: Giuliani 35%, McCain 16%
Daily Texan: Giuliani tells A&M that U.S. must win the war on terror
Battalion: Rudy Giuliani compares past wars with today's
Battalion: Candidates should diversify college visits
Fresno Bee: Giuliani on top in Fresno donations
AP/Davenport: Romney, Giuliani the favorites at key S.C. Republican conventions
Newsday: Sorry, overall, Giuliani is too far left
NY Post: Suite life for Rudy
NewsMax: Giuliani Shifts on Immigration
Union Leader: Giuliani, Romney shift on gun debate
CBS News: Giuliani's Right On The Environment
Arizona Republic: McCain campaign plans announced
Washington Times: McCain secret plan on entitlements
Washington Post: As Bid Falters, McCain to Declare
Captain's Quarters: McCain Falters In Former Stronghold
Shribman: Can McCain reverse political free fall?
Daily Colonial: The Fall of John McCain
NY Times: The Buyout Crowd Bets Big on Romney
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Romney to stump tonight in Sarasota
Daily Utah Chronicle: Jowers off Romney campaign
NY Sun: Slate Thompson Takeout
NY Magazine: Thompson and Gore: the shadow candidates
NY Daily News: New hint that Bloomberg is eyeing presidential run
NY Times: Debates Losing a Bit of Luster in a Big Field
Albany Times-Union: Flimsy abortion rights an issue for '08
US News: Changing Their Stripes: watch the candidates re-create themselves
NATIONAL
John Fund: Doolittle, Too Late: How a Reaganite idealist lost his way
Salon: Down and dirty with the GOP down South
NEW YORK
NY Times: Spitzer Plans to Introduce Gay Marriage Bill
NY Times: Questions on Party’s Role After G.O.P. Candidate Loses Job
Capital News 9: Treadwell to run for 20th district seat
AP/Humbert: Chief judge seeks higher judicial pay
NY Post/Dicker: Reform Rai$e
SOUTH CAROLINA
State: GOP women wield political might
LOUISIANA
KATV: State GOP using heavy hand in fall statewide elections
MISSOURI
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blunt, Nixon main beneficiaries of unlimited contributions
OHIO
Toledo Blade: GOP elects Kevin DeWine to deputy post
KENTUCKY
Lexington Herald Leader: An incumbent on a comeback trail
GEORGIA
Gainsville Sun: Budget splits GOP
Florida Times-Union: Perdue widening spotlight on self
NEW MEXICO
Los Alamos Monitor: GOP gathering stresses grassroots strength in unity
FLORIDA
St. Petersburg Times: Tax relief plans far apart
Sarasota Herald Tribune: House Speaker Rubio stays true to staunch conservatism
ILLINOIS
Daily Southtown: Defeat of Simon's daughter was state's biggest surprise
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April 22, 2007

'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Angus Reid: Republicans 2008: Giuliani 33%, McCain 21%
Eagle: Giuliani: Don't let up on terror
NY Times: Candidate Giuliani Shifts His Tone on Immigration
Dateline Alabama: Giuliani coming to Tuscaloosa
Trentonian: Good impressions of Rudolph Giuliani
Bayou Buzz: Rudy Giuliani Whoops Up Aggies On Presidential Campaign Trail
WNYC: Giuliani Delivers Keynote at Oklahoma City Memorial
CNN: McCain fairs poorly, Huckabee well in S.C. straw poll
Townhall: McCain vs. the man in the mirror
Union Leader: John McCain is the clear conservative choice for President

Greensville News: Romney wins straw poll at county GOP convention
Deseret News: Romney promises surprise in Iowa
Washington Post: Romney Woos Tech Executives
AP/Davenport: Romney, Giuliani the favorites at key S.C. Republican conventions
Yale Herald: Pundit prof predicts Romney in 2008
Sioux City Journal: Romney says more information needed about Gonzales
Commercial Appeal: McCain falters; can Fred Thompson siphon Big Mo?
George Will: Tommy Thompson's long ride
Spartanburg Herald Journal: Spartanburg GOP shines on Huckabee
Savannah Morning News: Huckabee bests Giuliani, others in Saturday poll
LA Daily News: Reagan Library to host debates on May 3
Real Clear Politics: Schmoozing in Iowa
Telegraph UK: Gore campaign team assembles in secret
NATIONAL
Washington Post: GOP Troubles May Hurt Bid To Retake Congress in 2008
Washington Times: Taking aim at those who have captured, ruined GOP
McClatchy: As RNC leader, Martinez doesn't moderate his views on immigration
Politico: GOP struggles as woes mount up
NEW YORK
Buffalo News: Judge allows subpoena in probe of ex-attorney general’s firm
NEVADA
KVOA: Nevada GOP moves up presidential caucus to compete with Democrats
Las Vegas Sun: Nevada GOP moves up presidential caucus to compete with Democrats
LOUISIANA
Shreveport Times: Breaux was clearly chased out of the race
Shreveport Times: Democrats regrouping post-Breaux
MAINE
Morning Sentinel: Maine GOP left to ponder: What is in our future?
FLORIDA

Sarasota Herald Tribune: Crist's politics getting greener
Tampa Tribune: Governor Making GOP Wary
Gainsville Sun: Guest speakers at county GOP fundraiser focus on energizing party faithful
CALIFORNIA
Sacramento Bee: Ex-GOP chair under fire
KENTUCKY
Lexington Herald Leader: Fletcher faces past scandal, primary challenge in re-election bid
Lexington Herald Leader: Donor records might have similarities
Cincinnati Post: Northup keeps the heat on the governor during debate
Cincinnati Post: Dems covet Western Kentucky votes
ARKANSAS
Arkansas News: Whither Arkansas Republicans?
SOUTH CAROLINA
The State: GOP hopefuls focus on Iraq, court at event
Times and Democrat:
Calhoun County Republicans urged to make voices heard
OHIO
Akron Beacon Journal: Taylor, Sykes find niches in new jobs
NEW JERSEY
Angus Reid: Giuliani Leads Democrats in New Jersey
NY Times: Governor Is Sidelined, but His Chief of Staff Keeps Pulling the Strings
GEORGIA
Atlanta JC: GOP feud heats up after wild session
Savannah Morning News: Bickering growing under GOP
Macon Telegraph: Republicans flounder as session comes to a close with work undone
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