February 28, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Angus Reid: Republicans 2008: Giuliani 29%, McCain 20%
OpinionJournal: Giuliani the Conservative: And he's electable too
Des Moines Register: Giuliani begins to staff Iowa campaign
NY Sun: Giuliani Sprints to Strong Start Against McCain
NRO: Rush to Rudy
Claremont Institute: The Symbolism of Giuliani and McCain
LifeNews: Poll: Rudy Giuliani Loses Republican Voters Over Abortion Support
Hugh Hewitt: Rudy The Liberal Slayer: Will The Big Three Be The Big Two Soon?
The Fix: Rudy Embraces Reagan Legacy
The Day: Rudy and the Past
Reno Gazette Journal: Giuliani plans fundraiser in Reno
Des Moines Register: Giuliani hires first Iowa staffer, plans visit
Human Events: On Crime, It's Not Like Father Like Son for Giuliani
Dick Morris: McCain's campaign collapses
Don Surber: McCain’s problem
NewsMax: Bob Dole: McCain Has Age-Old Problem
Hawaii Reporter: The Demise of McCain’s Presidential Bid
Salt Lake Tribune: Presidential hopeful John McCain visiting Utah Thursday
Maine Today: McKernan endorses McCain for president
Boston Globe: Kennedy, McCain try again on immigration
NY Daily News: Romney's plan: Bash Rudy & Hil
Washington Post: Romney Latest to See Internal Critique Leaked
AP: Internal Romney blueprint shows concern about hair, flip-flopping
NY Post: Romney ad-mitts too much
American Chronicle: Mitt Romney - Conservatives are wrong to claim 'flip-flop'
Politico: Romney, A Convertible Candidate
LifeNews: Internal Mitt Romney Document Questions Rudy Giuliani on Abortion
Captain's Quarters: Look Who's Coming -- And Not Coming -- To CPAC
US News: GOP Insiders Say 2008 Nomination Is Up For Grabs
The Hill: GOP presidential hopefuls woo social conservatives
New Republic: It's Unlikely That Moderates-Turned-Conservative Will Go To The Middle
News24: Arnie muscles in for 2008
David Broder: Third party Internet campaign isn't clicking on yet
American Spectator: Run, Fred, Run
NATIONAL
Arizona Daily Star: GOP may change tone to stay competitive in '08
Sacramento Bee: Frank Luntz: How Can the GOP Get Moving Again?
News5: Pawlenty offers advice to national Republicans
AP: NRSC Donates Funds From Terror Suspect
NY Times: One Night Only. Gingrich vs. Cuomo in Elevated Discourse.
NY Times: Corzine to Lead Governors’ Organization
NEW YORK
NY Times: Deal in Albany Overhauls Pay for Worker Aid
Rochester D&C: Deal on workers' comp reached
NY Sun: Spitzer, Lawmakers Deal on Insurance, Civil Confinement
Newsday: NY may move primary vote
Newsday: Editorial: Look what a little love can do for Albany
Newsday: New leader for DEC: State Senate shouldn't block Grannis
NY Times: Spitzer Cuts Budget Request by Panel That Polices Judges
NY Times: Why Spitzer Succeeded Where Pataki Fell Short
NY Post: DiNapoli has comptrol of staff ethics
WASHINGTON
CQ: Washington’s Stymied “Top Two” Primary to Get Hearing from Top Court
KENTUCKY
Kentucky.com: Bunning: More big names to back Northup
Lexington Herald-Leader: Pence sees a cover-up in Fletcher's pardons
OHIO
Cleveland Plain Dealer: GOP readying its 2008 staff
FLORIDA
Emerald Coast: State’s new GOP chairman to visit Rosemary Beach
GEORGIA
AJC: Brockway seeking No. 2 job in GOP
VIRGINIA
Washington Post: Road Responsibility Is a Sticking Point For N.Va. Localities
ARKANSAS
The Hill: Some push for Huckabee to run for Senate, not president
ILLINOIS
NY Times: Daley Easily Wins Re-election in Chicago
Chicago Sun-Times: Daley does it again
Chicago Tribune: Daley rolls on
MICHIGAN
Detroit News: Dearborn mayoral vote draws near
Detroit News: Bios, agendas of Dearborn mayoral prospects
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February 27, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
LifeNews: New 2008 Poll: Giuliani Leads McCain
New York Magazine: Rudy Tuesday
NY Post: Policy 101 as Rudy crams with the pros
NY Sun: Giuliani: 'Party of Freedom' Will Define Republicans
Captain's Quarters: Rudy Going Reaganesque
NY Post/Podhoretz: Why so many righties are rooting for Rudy
AP/Sidoti: Giuliani Keys on the Economy and Taxes
Newsday: Rudy: Foreign policy? No problem
TCS Daily: Why Giuliani Is Golden
Pinkerton: How likely is a Hillary vs. Rudy matchup?
Evening Bulletin: WIll Rudy The Uniter Arrive In Time?
Human Events: Rudy Causes Confusion in GOP
Politicker: Rudy Giuliani, Immigration Liberal
4WNBC: New Intrigue Following Rudy Giuliani
Caucus: Giuliani Grilled on Foreign Policy
Captain's Quarters: Giuliani And CQ At CPAC
YouTube:
Giuliani on judges (video)
YouTube:
Rudy Giuliani Speaks To South Carolina First Responders (video)
Washington Post/Milbank: Giuliani's Mouth Is Running, but His Meter Isn't
Washington Times: McCain strategy courts middle
USA Today: McCain firm on Iraq war despite cost to candidacy
Bloomberg: `Happy Warrior' McCain Struggles as an Establishment Candidate
NewsMax: McCain's Popularity Diminishing
Human Events: John McCain, Pander Bear
Caucus: McCain and Warner, Together Again
AP/Sidoti: Romney Tries to Overcome Inconsistencies
Boston Globe: Document shows Romney's strategies
Hugh Hewitt: The Globe's Romney "Scoop"
RealClearPolitics/Bevan: Interview With Mitt Romney
Boston Globe: Candidate Hunter used PAC funds for N.H. ads
Politico: Battle Lines Drawn for Key S.C. Republican Primary
Fred Barnes: Social Conservatism Is A Must For GOP Hopefuls
NewsMax: Zogby Poll: Obama Gaining on Hillary
Charlie Cook: Hillary Rising
San Diego Union Tribune: Governor aims to force GOP hopefuls to address issues
Philadelphia Inquirer: Fading memories of Newt
NewsMax: Hagel Talks Up Third-Party '08 Bid
AP: Bush Launches Fundraising Campaign
Time/Klein: How the Front Runners Lost Their Edge
Reason: Who Won't You Vote for in 2008?
NATIONAL
State: His party’s power reduced, DeMint sees his influence increasing
Tampa Tribune: Martinez Says He’s Not Backing Down On Immigration Reform
AP: Pawlenty says GOP needs to make changes to resonate with voters
NY Daily News: Ah-nold's civics lesson
Evening Bulletin: Author:'Back To Basics' For GOP
CQ: How Lieberman Could Shut Down the Senate
Lexington Herald-Leader: McConnell OK with defending Bush
NEW YORK
Newsday: Balboni, Spitzer on mission to D.C.
Newsday: Report: Bruno business successes, setbacks led to FBI review
Albany Times Union: A new order in the courts
Newsday: New York's top judge wants court system to oversee probation
NY Times: Chief Judge Plans Center to Ease Divorce Process
NY Times: Lawmakers Raise the Ante in the State’s Budget Process
NY Times: Albany: Lawyer Named to Lead Anticorruption Bureau
NY Sun: Seating Feud Erupts in Senate
OHIO
Daily-Record: Republican party needs to 'get its act together'
WASHINGTON
Seattle PI: High court to hear appeal on primary
Seattle Times: High court to rule on state primary
MICHIGAN
Detroit Free Press: Democrats teach Oakland GOP a campaign lesson
Politico: In Michigan, Democrats' Environmental Agenda Hits the Skids
FLORIDA
NY Post: Florida governor faces the music
Pensacola News Journal: House race now up to voters
Tallahassee Democrat: Dems funnel cash to open race
Palm Beach Post: Crist wins, state wins
KENTUCKY
AP: Ky Lt. gov. endorses GOP opponent
Lexington Herald-Leader: Pence endorses Northup
Louisville Courier-Journal: Northup, Fletcher trade charges in Oldham
VIRGINIA
Washington Times: Virginia GOP boasts roads success
COLORADO
CQ: 2008 Senate Slalom Getting Way Early Start in Colorado
SOUTH DAKOTA
CQ: South Dakota Sen. Johnson Will Have Campaign Nest Egg Should He Run
LOUISIANA
PoliticsLA: Morris’ Victory Brings Republicans Nearer to House Majority
ILLINOIS
American Spectator: Time for a Change in Chicago
NEW JERSEY
NY Times: New Jersey Moves to Join Early Presidential Primaries
CONNECTICUT
Newsday: Former congressman nominated as new state business advocate
CALIFORNIA
LA Times: Editorial: Redraw congressional districts
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February 26, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Telegraph UK: Giuliani takes an early lead in Republican race
Concord Monitor: From Giuliani comes a revealing rant
Union Leader: GOP early front-runner more often gets job
Weekly Standard: "Respect Conservatism" Rudy Giuliani's distinctive brand?
Politico: Rudy To Attend CPAC
Richmond Times Dispatch: Senator Warner to back McCain
Daily Illini: John McCain's integrity disappears, to rest in peace
Charlotte Observer: Familiarity is helping McCain in early days
Rock Hill Herald: McCain advisers say poll findings are a good thing
The State: S.C. polls show McCain ahead, but ...
Sun News: Mormon South Carolina legislator supports Romney
Union Leader: Libertarian candidate in '88, Paul eyes GOP nomination
Florida Times Union: Don't ignore Gore, Gingrich in 2008 race for presidency
Washington Times: Tax pledge dodge thrall
IHT: Christian right displeased with Republican presidential field
NYTimes: Surveying ’08 Field, Governors Urge Moderation
CBS: Schwarzenegger Pushes Centrist Theme To Candidates
Beauford Gazette: Presidential hopefuls might soon become The Beaufort Bunch
Denver Post: Western presidential landscape quiet
RealClearPolitics: Moderation on the Rise in the GOP?
NY Sun: 2008: Where's The Beef?
NATIONAL
Denver Post: Inside the national GOP: Hang on for an extreme ride
Politico: Shhh! Governors Politicking
NY Post: Dems courting danger
NEW YORK
Ithaca Journal: Move N.Y. primary, others, back
NY Post: Spitz Medicaid cuts in trouble
Newsday: When NY had a conservative senator
NY Sun: Democrats Accused of Dirty Tricks in Senate Race
NY Times: Papers Show Mixed Result From Legislator Bruno’s Years in Business
NY Post: Old foe Donald won't Trump Catskill casino
ILLINOIS
Chicago Daily Herald: Wanted: Durbin foe with money
LOUISIANA
Shreveport Times: Wiley Hilburn: Republicans still rule Louisiana
GEORGIA
Macon Telegraph: Republican redistricting proposal is a good idea
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NY Daily News: Rudy, McCain to skip debate
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February 25, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Arizona Republic: Jon Kyl will lead Ariz. committee for McCain bid
Sound Politics: McCain makes nice with Washington
Concord Monitor: McCain, Giuliani stay away from debate
Washington Times: McCain vs. Rumsfeld
San Diego Union Tribune: McCain in San Diego, gets mayor's support
Angus Reid: Giuliani Leads Three Democrats in U.S.
Journal News: For now, NY state GOP won't endorse Giuliani
NY Post: Student Rudy's leftist days
Bellville New Democrat: Giuliani's allies could pose problems for candidacy
St. Petersburg Times: It's like being in NYC for Giuliani
WFMZ: Dent Endorses Giuliani for President
Hugh Hewitt: Mayor Rudy Giuliani on the campaign trail
Michael Barone: The numbers on Hillary Vs. Rudy
Deseret News: Romney's appeal makes him politically seductive
Washington Post: Judge Romney on politics — not religion
AP: Romney Family Tree Has Polygamy Branch
St. Petersburg Times: Sam Brownback seeks winning niche as bleeding-heart right winger
Mercury News : Strategists map blueprint for Brownback's long-shot bid
Boston Globe: Taking stock of the 2008 field
Sacramento Bee: Early 2008 polls offer important clues
AP: Candidates lean on governors for support
NATIONAL
Louisville Courier-Journal: Party switch could boost McConnell
Union Leader: Schwarzenegger says centrism important in politics
NEW YORK
Newsday: Despite trials, NY GOP chief to stay
Newsday: Longtime county executive Nicholas Pirro will retire
AP: Spitzer DEC choice draws fire from sportsmen, Conservatives
Rochester D&C: Water board gets lots of perks
NY Post: Marital Pirro-ette
PENNSYLVANIA
NEPA News: Weak party-building behind Philly GOP's 55-year mayoral drought
CONNECTICUT
NY Times: Tiny State, Big Ambitions
FLORIDA
Miami Herald: Lawmakers still get freebies despite tougher rules
St. Petersburg Times: No coffee, but stay at waterfront resort just fine
MICHIGAN
Lansing State Journal: Democrats look toward '08 at state convention
MISSISSIPPI
Clarion Ledger: Chairman Herring: A hit dog is hollering
INDIANA
Journal Gazette: Expected ‘train wreck’ inches state lawmakers to overtime
Journal Gazette: ’07 races take shape
ARIZONA
Arizona Republic: State GOP names media chief, counsel
KENTUCKY
Kentucky.com: Northup, Fletcher heat up debate
Lexington Herald-Ledger: What's a Republican candidate to do?
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February 24, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Rasmussen: Election 2008: Giuliani 52% Clinton 43%
Race 4 2008: Rudy Electoral Math
JoinRudy2008: Former Jeb Bush Campaign Manager to Lead Giuliani’s Florida Efforts
Orlando Sentinel: Giuliani campaign hits Florida
Sun-Sentinel: Presidential candidate Giuliani makes swing through Palm Beach County
Local10: Giuliani Meets With Delray Beach Residents
High Plains Journal: Giuliani tells farmers he will be ag expert by end of campaign
Detroit News: Democrats should go after Giuliani -- now
Albany Times-Union: 'Rebel' McCain reveals true colors
AP: McCain Says Iraq Could End His Career
Newsday: Father of slain teen urges McCain to speak against gun violence
AP: Romney Enjoys Democratic Rivals' Dust-Up
AP: Iran Links Undercut Romney's Recent Plea
Capitol Confidential: Mitt Romney's letter on Iran (.pdf)
Detroit News: Facebook is new stumping grounds
NATIONAL
AP: Lieberman dismisses speculation of switch to GOP
Reuters: Lieberman says no plans to join Republicans
NEW YORK
Albany Times-Union: Spitzer calls special election for Staten Island Assembly seat
Newsday: Spitzer calls special election for Staten Island Assembly seat
NY Post: SI election March 27
NY Sun: Spitzer Goes on Offensive After Medicaid Attack Ads
NY Sun: Editorial: Spitzer at His Best
Rochester D&C: Bottle bill plan likely faces fight
WSYR9: Nick Pirro Will Not Seek Another Term in Office
NY Daily News: Former Dem Brooklyn boss convicted for 3rd time on corruption
NY Times: Former Democratic Leader in Brooklyn Is Convicted
NY Sun: Norman Guilty of Extorting Judge
NY Post: 3-time loser Norman guilty
NY Times: Late Move-In Imperils Victory of Candidate in Council Race
NY Daily News: Brooklyn Council-seat flap now lands in Cuomo's lap
NY Times: Retired Politicians Spend Unused Campaign Funds
INDIANA
Indianapolis Star: GOP loses candidates for election this year
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Primary candidates wait until end to file
VIRGINIA
Roanoke Times: Potts served with honor
TEXAS
San Antonio Express: Texas GOP to stage presidential straw poll
Houston Chronicle: Arnett, campaign fundraiser for GOP
NEVADA
Union Leader: Nevada Republicans reject holding early caucus
OHIO
Chronicle-Telegram: Foltin gets GOP flak over timing
FLORIDA
NY Times: Panel Cites Voter Error, Not Software, in Loss of Votes
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February 23, 2007
NATIONAL
Politico: Lieberman Says War Vote Could Prompt Party Switch
Caucus: Blogtalk: Lieberman and the G.O.P.
NY Sun: Lieberman May Decide Fate of Iraq
Time: What Joe Lieberman Wants...
Capitol Hill Blue: Lieberman threatens party switch over Iraq debate
NewsMax: Lieberman Warns Democrats: I May Join GOP
Townhall: Have They Pushed JoeMentum Too Far?
Huffington Post: Good Riddance, Joe
NewsMax: RNC Raising More Money Than DNC
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
London Telegraph: Rise of the candidate defined by September 11
Captain's Quarters: Giuliani: Consistency Trumps Pandering
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The GOP's Giuliani problem
NY Times: Stepping to the Plate, Giuliani Is Seeing Only Softballs
AP: Giuliani Meets N.Y. Transplants in Fla.
Newsday: Poll: Rudy beats all Dems
NY Daily News: Fat cats love Rudy
NY Post: Rudy on the money trail
Seattle PI: WA AG McKenna will support McCain's White House bid
AP: McCain's Day Job Limits His Campaigning
Spartanburg Daily News: Romney stresses family values
Fox News: Romney Pushes Traditional Marriage in South Carolina Speech
Boston Globe: Romney: Marriage needed for school fixes
AP: Romney Calls on N.Y. to Screen Pensions
NRO: “A Long and Winding Road”
Houston Chronicle: Texas GOP to sponsor straw poll
Boston Globe: Political bloggers fear publicists will infiltrate sites
NEW YORK
Empire State News: Staten Island victory takes first step back for GOP, says party chair
Capitol Confidential: GOP Declares Victory (Updated)
Buffalo News: Mohan isn't on ballot, but his presence looms large
Elmira Star Gazette: Massa may run again for House
Yahoo News: Loose Talk about Bloomberg
Newsday: Exemption for Suozzi
AP: Cuomo names NYPIRG official to new position tracking ethics
NY Times: Albany Critic Crosses Over to Attorney General’s Office to Monitor Lobbyists
NY Post: Andy taps top Albany watchdog
NY Daily News: Weiner makes moves to run
VIRGINIA
Washington Post: Long a Challenger of His Own Party, Potts Won't Seek Reelection
Washington Times: Potts won't seek fifth term in state Senate
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Potts won't seek fifth term
Roanoke Times: Sen. Russ Potts quits with smile on face, song in heart
TEXAS
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Texas GOP slates straw poll in Fort Worth
OHIO
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Foltin won't seek re-election as Lorain mayor
Morning Journal: Lorain mayoral race GOP-free, for now
WASHINGTON
Seattle Times: State GOP must rediscover its roots
INDIANA
Indianapolis Star: GOP reassess backing Parker for mayor after remarks on Jews
Fox News: Jewish Group Condemns Indiana Republican Over Anti-Jewish Comments
Indianapolis Star: How the GOP chose the wrong candidate
Indianapolis Star: Houses passes Dems' budget on party-line vote
ILLINOIS
Chicago Tribune: GOP leader ready to pass `big job'
GEORGIA
AP: June Vote Set for Ga. Congressional Seat
Fayette Daily News: Georgia could move its primaries up to Feb. 5
FLORIDA
Miami Herald: $58 million spent to lobby Legislature
Palm Beach Post: Bill seeks earlier primary for Florida
CALIFORNIA
SmallGovTimes: The McClintock factor
California Majority Report: "Father of the Recall" to be GOP Communications Chief?
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Globe: The Skeleton in the Room
LOUISIANA
KATC3: Breaux's residency questioned amid rumors of possible candidacy
ARKANSAS
Arkansas News: Reed hot property in GOP
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February 22, 2007
'08 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Newsday: Quinnipiac survey shows Giuliani would defeat Clinton, Obama, Edwards
NY Sun: Down South, Giuliani Plays Up 9/11 Hero Image
NY Post: Giuliani red-hot in blue states
Duquesne Duke: Giuliani should stick to his guns … control
Human Events: Calling Giuliani on His Many Lies
Boston Globe: Giuliani visits with S.C. firefighters
Newsday: Giuliani invokes 9/11 with Carolina firefighters
NY Post: Tootin' Rudy does Dixie
NY Daily News: In '08, Rudy could have a Catholic problem
NY Daily News: Rudy would roll over Hil: poll
OC Register: Schwarzenegger praises McCain at L.A. port event
NewsMax: McCain Backs Schwarzenegger Eco Plan
LA Times: McCain slams Bush on global warming, Iraq policy
Press-Telegram: McCain applauds Calif., slams Bush
AP: Schwarzenegger Lavishly Praises McCain
AP: Cheney at Odds With McCain Over Rumsfeld
NY Daily News: Veep springs to Rummy's defense after McCain dis
Sacramento Bee: Candidate McCain endorses state's global warming fight
Politico: On the Wings of McCain
CBN News: Romney's Presidential Ad Hits Airwaves
WHO TV: Romney Presidential Ads Begin in Iowa
Boston Herald: Romney holds fundraiser in Utah
Oakland Press: Romney racks up MI state support
FoxCarolina: Romney delighted with proposed early Georgia primary
PowerLine: Gunning for Romney
NATIONAL
Nevada Appeal: National election Calendar
Madison County Journal: Herring named to head national chairs
CQ: Cole, Seeking NRCC Debt Relief, Fuels Push for Member Donations
CQ: Republicans Start Cycle Short on Seats But Long on Cash
NEW YORK
AP: Poll: Clinton unfavorable rating up at home
Rochester D&C: 69% of voters side with Spitzer over comptroller
Albany Times Union: GOP fundraiser under investigation
Rochester D&C: Report: Spano was the biggest Senate spender
Albany Times Union: Rules for successful GOP bid
NY Times: Spitzer Names 2 New Officials
NY Times: Spitzer to Review Pataki Panel’s Choice for Racing Franchise
NY Times: Budget Fight Finds Spitzer in a Faceoff With 2 Groups
NY Sun: Mohawk Chief Is Counting on the Casino
FLORIDA
St. Petersburg Times: Best plan: fall debate, earlier primary
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City: GOP focus turns to Assembly candidates
SOUTH CAROLINA
FoxCarolina: Giuliani Visits The Upstate
CALIFORNIA
LA Times: Senate to turn up heat on gov. to fight global warming
GEORGIA
AJC: Candidates for Norwood seat to finish session
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