State Clips, 12/21/07

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State Clips Friday, December 21, 2007 CALIFORNIA CSUF professor to host party supporting Sen. Clinton Fresno Bee http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/281609.html <http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/281609.html> Dolores Huerta will be the featured speaker December 22 at a San Francisco gathering on behalf of the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. San Francisco Sentinel http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=8076 <http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=8076> Civil Rights Leader to Visit Richmond IBABuzz http://www.ibabuzz.com/insidepolitics/2007/12/19/civil-rights-leader-to-visit-richmond/ <http://www.ibabuzz.com/insidepolitics/2007/12/19/civil-rights-leader-to-visit-richmond/> GOP Presidential: What Will Arnold Do? San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/indexn?blogid=14 <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/indexn?blogid=14> More Crosses Cross Into Politics LA Times Blog http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/12/crossesallover.html <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/12/crossesallover.html> Ex-President Supportive to a Fault? LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-bill21dec21,1,3249232.story <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-bill21dec21,1,3249232.story> Change in Tone Might Have Hurt Edwards in Iowa LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-edwards21dec21,1,2443375.story?coll=la-politics-campaign <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-edwards21dec21,1,2443375.story?coll=la-politics-campaign> Tancredo Bows Out, Supports Romney LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-tancredo21dec21,1,4440529.story?coll=la-politics-campaign <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-tancredo21dec21,1,4440529.story?coll=la-politics-campaign> Christmas Cheers and Jeers from the Candidates LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-trailwrap21dec21,1,3011439.story?coll=la-politics-campaign <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-trailwrap21dec21,1,3011439.story?coll=la-politics-campaign> Who Has the Most Friends? LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-trailtech21dec21,1,5314379.story?coll=la-politics-campaign <http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-trailtech21dec21,1,5314379.story?coll=la-politics-campaign> Candidates Get Outside Help-or Grief San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/12/21/politics/p002442S20.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/12/21/politics/p002442S20.DTL> Fast-Riser Huckabee Complains His Opponents are Going Negative San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MNOAU2F3S.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MNOAU2F3S.DTL> EPA Chief is Said to Have Ignored Staff LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-epa21dec21,1,2746599.story?coll=la-headlines-california <http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-epa21dec21,1,2746599.story?coll=la-headlines-california> Staff at EPA Supported California's Attempt to Reduce Car Emission San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MNOUU26JN.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MNOUU26JN.DTL> In Past, States were Permitted to Set Own Pollution Rules San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MN4RU29F5.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/MN4RU29F5.DTL> California Persists Despite EPA Rule San Jose Mercury News http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_7776762?nclick_check=1 <http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_7776762?nclick_check=1> Coverage for Uninsured Finds Favor Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/583716.html <http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/583716.html> Governor Promotes Health Care Proposal Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_7777582 <http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_7777582> No Funds to Track Sex Offenders Off Parole San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/BA6KU2JNB.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/21/BA6KU2JNB.DTL> OC Settles Medicare Overbilling Charges LA Times http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-settlement21dec21,1,6206535.story?coll=la-headlines-california <http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-settlement21dec21,1,6206535.story?coll=la-headlines-california> Nicholson Sharpens Politics, to a Point San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/12/20/entertainment/e151444S97.DTL <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/12/20/entertainment/e151444S97.DTL> IOWA I. MUST READS GLOVER Edwards touts rural ties in Iowa, AP: QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-state-ia/d8tllh481.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-state-ia/d8tllh481.txt> TIBBETTS Edwards complains about mailing, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/elections/doc476b57fa801b0678001826.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/elections/doc476b57fa801b0678001826.txt> Candidate profiles: Fred Thompson proud of laid-back demeanor, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b55df08a74129685177.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b55df08a74129685177.txt> YEPSEN Blog Post: Team Tancredo to Hit for Mitt, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8&plckPostId=Blog%3a3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8Post%3a768f0602-51a1-4ad0-bd71-5b4421e3666b&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8&plckPostId=Blog%3a3a86a5c341684631abb59d87c02a2df8Post%3a768f0602-51a1-> MISC./OF NOTE Mauro for Clinton, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b588623046176901231.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b588623046176901231.txt> II. CLIPS HRC Iowan questions Clinton and Obama on abortion, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200771220010 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200771220010> Ex-military officers praise Clinton, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220031/1001 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220031/1001> Clinton's Centerville visit canceled, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220047/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220047/1001/NEWS> Clinton: Health care a fundamental right, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02> Caucus digest: Clinton caucus aid, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/elections/doc476a01f633b5a997481227.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/elections/doc476a01f633b5a997481227.txt> Kerrey didn't mean to insult Obama, AP: Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06> Clintons' neighbor charged with murder, AP: Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh04iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A04# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh04iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A04> Clinton: Candidates without foreign experience no better than Bush, AP: Sioux City Journal http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/e2349252ccc23430862573b800130a97.txt <http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/e2349252ccc23430862573b800130a97.txt> Does the media treat Hillary differently? Ft. Madison Daily Democrat http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/news2.txt <http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/news2.txt> Locals see Hillary's lighter side, Ft. Madison Daily Democrat http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/news1.txt <http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/news1.txt> 15 days left until Iowa caucuses, Keokuk Gate City Daily http://www.dailygate.com/articles/2007/12/19/news/01.txt <http://www.dailygate.com/articles/2007/12/19/news/01.txt> Vila signs saw, drywall while in Denison, Denison Bulletin http://www.dbrnews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19125939&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555123&rfi=6 <http://www.dbrnews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19125939&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555123&rfi=6> Former Secretary of State stumps in Clear Lake, Clear Lake Mirror Reporter http://www.clreporter.com/local-news/former-secretary-state-stumps-clear-lake <http://www.clreporter.com/local-news/former-secretary-state-stumps-clear-lake> LTE: Clinton plan would help homeowners cope, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: Clinton has nerve to question Obama's integrity, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06> LTE: Proven leader, Burlington Hawk Eye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Marcia_Armstrong_121707 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Marcia_Armstrong_121707> LTE: Bill Clinton: Sorry I couldn't make it to WB, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2475 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2475> LTE: Hillary will help the world flourish, Missouri Valley Times http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130081&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130081&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6> Blog Post: Bob Kerrey apologizes to Obama, Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F8AD2AB3-E3B9-8ABB-103EB61701207338 <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F8AD2AB3-E3B9-8ABB-103EB61701207338> Blog Post: Iowa SoS endorses Clinton, Bleeding Heartland http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=803 <http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=803> BIDEN Biden says CIA right on Iran's activities, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210377/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210377/1001/NEWS> Weather causes Biden to cancel event, Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/local/doc476b4d17786c8837312599.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/local/doc476b4d17786c8837312599.txt> Biden advocates education reform, Ft. Dodge Messenger http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/501915.html?nav=5010 <http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/501915.html?nav=5010> Biden tells crowd he's ready to 'change country, world', Council Bluffs Nonpareil http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133133&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133133&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6> LTE: Biden offers political solution to Iraq, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06> LTE: Congressional experience will benefit Biden, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> DODD Dodd touts opposition to bill on surveillance, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210373/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210373/1001/NEWS> Dodd socializes at Irish Democrat, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02> Dodd down on spying, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/elections/doc476b5848356af037300637.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/elections/doc476b5848356af037300637.txt> Firefighters union head pushes for Dodd, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/metro/ccc2ca6806ace266862573b700534256.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/metro/ccc2ca6806ace266862573b700534256.txt> Dodd to visit Muscatine Sunday, Muscatine Journal http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/doc476a9566b99a2964984154.txt <http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/doc476a9566b99a2964984154.txt> LTE: Iowans should support experienced Dodd, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: Chris Dodd right man for president, Council Bluffs Nonpareil http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133133&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133133&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6> Blog Post: Dodd Returns to the Irish Democrat, Essential Estrogen http://www.essentialestrogen.com/2007/12/dodd_returns_to_the_irish_demo.html <http://www.essentialestrogen.com/2007/12/dodd_returns_to_the_irish_demo.html> EDWARDS Edwards: Give small towns bigger voice in government, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220041/1001 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220041/1001> Edwards courts rural vote in Iowa, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh03neb.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Midlands&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B03# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh03neb.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Midlands&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B03> Edwards earns knighthood at courthouse rally, Sioux City Journal http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local/3788f93962c3b074862573b800130c38.txt <http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local/3788f93962c3b074862573b800130c38.txt> Richardson slams Edwards over worker ad, Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/20/state/doc476a02533b814084580420.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/20/state/doc476a02533b814084580420.txt> Edwards' ad draws criticism in Iowa, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/ddd905ba3a951397862573b70048fd6f.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/ddd905ba3a951397862573b70048fd6f.txt> LTE: Edwards may revoke Congress' health care, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: He gets it, Burlington Hawk Eye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Susan_Peterson_121707 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Susan_Peterson_121707> LTE: Edwards fights for rights of each American, Tri-County Times http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132831&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132831&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8> LTE: Passion, sincerity, eloquence, The Ames Tribune http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=19134025&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554337&rfi=6 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=19134025&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554337&rfi=6> Blog Post: Anti-Obama flyer misleading, Edwards staff says, Des Moines Register - RegisterPoliticalStaff http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=0c5cd9bc447140cb9acb4966e5e98b1d&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a0c5cd9bc447140cb9acb4966e5e98b1dPost%3a3da527bd-2258-44f0-9ff8-cd1863e4cd99&sid=sitelife.desmoinesregister.com <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=0c5cd9bc447140cb9acb4966e5e98b1d&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a0c5cd9bc447140cb9ac> OBAMA Youthful Obama calls for hope, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712200407 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712200407> Michelle Obama: 'Barack a different kind of man', CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp002.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B02> Obama Laments Negative Tone of Campaign, AP: Sioux City Journal, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21//ap/politics/d8tlm6ug0.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap/politics/d8tlm6ug0.txt> Obama's wife says U.S. must be ready for change, Iowa City PC http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210312/1079 <http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210312/1079> Obama campaign returns to Algona, Mid-Iowa News http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132832&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132832&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8> Kerrey apologizes to Obama for any insult in Muslim heritage, AP: WCF Courier, Muscatine Journal http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/ap-state-ia/d8tl5qg00.txt <http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/ap-state-ia/d8tl5qg00.txt> Reaching the people: Creston field office workers promote Obama, caucus training, Creston News Advertiser http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local_news/12-20abobamaoffice.txt <http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local_news/12-20abobamaoffice.txt> Closing the Sale, Storm Lake Times http://www.stormlake.com/index.htm#NEWS <http://www.stormlake.com/index.htm#NEWS> Obama stops at Berndes Center, The Monticello Express http://www.monticelloexpress.com/news2.html <http://www.monticelloexpress.com/news2.html> In rural Iowa swing, Democrat offers every student $4,000 for college, Storm Lake Pilot Tribune http://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19127890&BRD=1304&PAG=461&dept_id=180485&rfi=6 <http://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19127890&BRD=1304&PAG=461&dept_id=180485&rfi=6> Clayton County Democrats host Barack Obama at Lakeside, Guttenberg Press News http://www.guttenbergpress.com/ <http://www.guttenbergpress.com/> Senator Barack Obama Visits Emmetsburg, Emmetsburg Reporter/Democrat http://www.emmetsburgnews.com/News/articles.asp?articleID=4132 <http://www.emmetsburgnews.com/News/articles.asp?articleID=4132> LTE: Obama knows change needed in Washington, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: Obama can deliver democracy's opportunities, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06> LTE: Experience alone can't prepare for worst crisis, Iowa City PC http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210322/1018/OPINION <http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210322/1018/OPINION> LTE: Obama will clean up mess others made, Iowa City PC http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210323/1018/OPINION <http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210323/1018/OPINION> LTE: Fellow Republicans, I'm supporting Obama, The Decorah Newspapers http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=16567 <http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=16567> LTE: Obama brings hope, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinions/letters_to_editor/2bd82c5ba3c2acac862573b6006d65a5.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinions/letters_to_editor/2bd82c5ba3c2acac862573b6006d65a5.txt> LTE: For Obama, Burlington Hawkeye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Anthony_J__Gerst_102907 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Anthony_J__Gerst_102907> LTE: Picking the right president, Newton Daily News http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/lettertoeditor3.txt <http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/lettertoeditor3.txt> LTE: Obama's health care plan most responsible, The Decorah Newspaper http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=16569 <http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=16569> LTE: From the plethora, Obama's my guy, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2478 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2478> RICHARDSON Ad watch: Richardson takes aim at party's front-runners, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210371/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210371/1001/NEWS> Richardson: Take better care of veterans, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220045/1001 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220045/1001> Middle of road suits Richardson, WCF Courier, Mason City GG http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/03b9dc9ddcfb10f3862573b70054fa09.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/03b9dc9ddcfb10f3862573b70054fa09.txt> LTE: Richardson's record of competency stands out, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: Backs Bill Richardson, Ft. Dodge Messenger http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/501912.html?nav=5088 <http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/501912.html?nav=5088> LTE: Richardson will look after veterans, Muscatine Journal http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters/doc476a965125a0a842474932.txt <http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters/doc476a965125a0a842474932.txt> LTE: Richardson's got all the right qualifications, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2477 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2477> GOP Romney: My priorities can draw minority votes, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210391/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210391/1001/NEWS> Win or lose, McCain goes his own way, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210374/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210374/1001/NEWS> Iowa's King campaigns for Thompson, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210380/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210380/1001/NEWS> Lower GOP activity reflects uncertainty, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210370 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS09/712210370> Huckabee defends crime record, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220018/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220018/1001/NEWS> Iowan questions Romney on relating to typical folks, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220034/1001/NEWS <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220034/1001/NEWS> Tancredo drops out, endorses Romney, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220020/1001 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/NEWS/71220020/1001> Thompson: Enforce immigration laws, employers will find workers, AP: QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-state-ia/d8tllh880.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-state-ia/d8tllh880.txt> Romney and Huckabee campaigns go head-to-head, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476a024d01444499603856.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476a024d01444499603856.txt> Romney denies he's critical of Huckabee, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b210d83181889526561.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b210d83181889526561.txt> Unable to gain any traction, Tancredo drops out of race, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06> 'I feel great,' Giuliani says on release, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06> No 'favors' done, McCain says, AP: Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06iaa.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=A06> 2 GOP candidates stress conservative values, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh03neb.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Midlands&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B03# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh03neb.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Midlands&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B03> AP IMPACT: Giuliani Secretive As Mayor, AP: Sioux City Journal, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21//ap/politics/d8tllcjg0.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap/politics/d8tllcjg0.txt> Tancredo drops out, endorses Romney, AP: Sioux City Journal, QC Times http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/0d2a59bf9b74a173862573b800130b68.txt <http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/0d2a59bf9b74a173862573b800130b68.txt> Romney says he'll focus on military, economy, family, Sioux City Journal http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local/1f2857ce7afc63a7862573b80013081c.txt <http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local/1f2857ce7afc63a7862573b80013081c.txt> Romney touts his conservative roots, Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/state/doc476b515c3cf4a756675080.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/state/doc476b515c3cf4a756675080.txt> Winterset woman quizzes Romney on "average American" issues, Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F85F2456-F3AB-5B9E-1833C398DDEA1267 <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F85F2456-F3AB-5B9E-1833C398DDEA1267> Tancredo drops out, endorses Romney, Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F986E70E-F065-3ADF-9C4281592D4ECAAC <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F986E70E-F065-3ADF-9C4281592D4ECAAC> UPDATE: Tancredo bids 'adios' to presidential run, endorses Romney, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/breaking_news/doc476acfdac719c036918427.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/breaking_news/doc476acfdac719c036918427.txt> Huckabee, Romney: Nasty or nice, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/b64ae7211b0df258862573b70054c847.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/politics/b64ae7211b0df258862573b70054c847.txt> Romney praises Bush, Iraq troop increase, Dubuque Telegraph Herald http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184365 <http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184365> Huckabee, Romney virtually tied, The Ames Tribune http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19133952&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19133952&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8> Surging Huckabee shrugs off hits, The Ames Tribune http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=19133960&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=630127&rfi=6 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=19133960&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=630127&rfi=6> For Huckabee, caucuses more than leap of faith, AP: Marshalltown Times Republican http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/500762.html?nav=5005 <http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/500762.html?nav=5005> Thompson takes different campaign trail, Muscatine Journal http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/doc476a942b2c77d781996795.txt <http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/doc476a942b2c77d781996795.txt> Mike Huckabee defends his record on clemencies, Newton Daily News http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/state/state2.txt <http://www.newtondailynews.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/state/state2.txt> Fred Thompson, The Decorah Newspapers http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=10&ArticleID=16580 <http://www.decorahnewspapers.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=10&ArticleID=16580> King endorses Thompson for President, Creston News Advertiser http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local_news/12-20kingendorses.txt <http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/local_news/12-20kingendorses.txt> Romney gathers voters with marriage, immigration issues, Storm Lake Times http://www.stormlake.com/index.htm#NEWS <http://www.stormlake.com/index.htm#NEWS> LTE: Paul opposed to groups against Constitution, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp007.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A07> LTE: Thompson carries the mantle of Reagan, QC Times, 21-21 http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/letters/doc476b5f5d9dea7797133895.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/letters/doc476b5f5d9dea7797133895.txt> LTE: McCain has credentials, proven performance, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/letters/doc476b5f9906946602038261.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/letters/doc476b5f9906946602038261.txt> LTE: Paul's the one, The Burlington Hawk Eye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Eileen_Dannemann_121707 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Eileen_Dannemann_121707> LTE: McCain proven to be a true leader, Council Bluffs Nonpareil http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133117&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19133117&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6> LTE: The false premise, MidIowa News http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19134023&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19134023&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8> LTE: McCain's actions speak of his beliefs, Marshalltown Times Republican http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/500749.html?nav=5004 <http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/500749.html?nav=5004> LTE: Ron Paul will reinstate our rights, Muscatine Journal http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters/doc476a968ee256f904730469.txt <http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/letters/doc476a968ee256f904730469.txt> Blog Post: Tancredo drops out, endorses Romney, Radio Iowa http://learfield.typepad.com/radioiowa/2007/12/tancredo-drops.html <http://learfield.typepad.com/radioiowa/2007/12/tancredo-drops.html> Blog Post: Winterset woman asks Romney if he can relate to "average" American Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F8599944-E86D-CA40-7E96D2E5229937F6 <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F8599944-E86D-CA40-7E96D2E5229937F6> Blog Post: Tancredo Endorses Romney, Says Huckabee Weak On Immigration, Iowa Independent http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=563E5569D963753350CFA115708B4FA8?diaryId=1689 <http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=563E5569D963753350CFA115708B4FA8?diaryId=1689> Blog Post: Romney Celebrates Christmas With 1,500 Supporters In Des Moines, Iowa Independent http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=563E5569D963753350CFA115708B4FA8?diaryId=1686 <http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=563E5569D963753350CFA115708B4FA8?diaryId=1686> Blog Post: Campaigning Only Miles Apart, Two GOP Iowa Frontrunners Show Style Contrast, Iowa Politics http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113728 <http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113728> Blog Post: Tancredo Surprises Hunter by Backing Romney, Iowa Politics http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113783 <http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113783> THE FIELD Stumped on caucus jargon? Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210354 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210354> Ag secretary: Ample land to make biofuels, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/BUSINESS01/71220050/1001/NEWS#pluckcomments <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/BUSINESS01/71220050/1001/NEWS#pluckcomments> Congress patches tax, spares 100,000 Iowans, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/BUSINESS/712210355 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/BUSINESS/712210355> Congress rains on Earthpark, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A01# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A01> Pollutants prompt warning, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/default.php?token=273301117726329 <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/default.php?token=273301117726329> Coe to open residence halls early for caucus, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=B%3A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B01# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/crb_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=B%253A%20Iowa%20Today&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=B01> Kucinich brother found dead at home, AP: CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp004.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Nation&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A04# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp004.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Nation&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A04> Iowans feeling the pinch, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=A%3A%20Main&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A01# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfp001.pdf.0/§ion=A%253A%20Main&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A01> Candidates Get Outside Help or Grief, AP: QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap/politics/d8tlnr9g0.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap/politics/d8tlnr9g0.txt> Environmentalists: Rein in CAFOs, coal-fired power plants, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b69f7d9ad8565114598.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/news/local/doc476b69f7d9ad8565114598.txt> Candidates Get Personal, AP: Sioux City Journal, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21//ap/politics/d8tlfaf80.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap/politics/d8tlfaf80.txt> Democratic front-runners eye supporters of 2nd-tier rivals, AP: Sioux City Journal http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/45e0dbe300928f4d862573b800130af9.txt <http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12/20/news/iowa/45e0dbe300928f4d862573b800130af9.txt> North Iowa communities awarded IDED funds, Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/local/doc476b4cf522cfd418658755.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/local/doc476b4cf522cfd418658755.txt> Sixty-six percent of Iowa public schools see drop in enrollment, Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F852B598-C5B7-C575-FD1A1198FCECF73C <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=F852B598-C5B7-C575-FD1A1198FCECF73C> Caucus campaign crashes into Christmas, Radio Iowa http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=FA5E7FDE-0E6E-6907-4278B21FD98E64E8 <http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=FA5E7FDE-0E6E-6907-4278B21FD98E64E8> Politics is simply elementary, Dubuque Telegraph Herald http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184362 <http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184362> Even politics to pause a bit, The Daily Iowan http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Metro/Even-Politics.To.Pause.A.Bit-3144964.shtml <http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Metro/Even-Politics.To.Pause.A.Bit-3144964.shtml> First in the Nation: How Iowa caucusing is done, Tri-County Times http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132835&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8 <http://www.midiowanews.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19132835&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554188&rfi=8> Museum readies itself for third political event in less than a week, Le Mars Daily Sentinel http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1298993.html <http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1298993.html> Are you ready to caucus? Valley News today http://www.valleynewstoday.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19132480&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555139&rfi=6 <http://www.valleynewstoday.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19132480&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555139&rfi=6> Locations announced for GOP, Democratic caucusing on Jan. 3, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2460 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2460> LTE: Changing world starts at caucus, Iowa City PC http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210319/1018/OPINION <http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION05/712210319/1018/OPINION> LTE: Next president up to the task? Dubuque Telegraph Herald http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184347 <http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184347> LTE: Grass roots, Burlington Hawk Eye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Dennis_Caulfield_112107 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Dennis_Caulfield_112107> LTE: Obama presents golden opportunity to America, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2479 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2479> LTE: Caucuses coming; the world will be watching, West Branch Times http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2476 <http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=2476> LTE: No pretending, Burlington Hawk Eye http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Jean_McKinney_121407 <http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/Jean_McKinney_121407> LTE: Senator or governor for president? Missouri Valley Times http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130085&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130085&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6> Blog Post: Campaign Surrogates Say Caucuses Too Close to Call, Debate Dem 2nd-Choice Strategy, Iowa Politics http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113824 <http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113824> Blog Post: Senate Farm Bill Holds Upper Hand Over House Version, Iowa Independent http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=FBB7566A1B1B71B84E6E69698E5CAA47?diaryId=1690 <http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=FBB7566A1B1B71B84E6E69698E5CAA47?diaryId=1690> Blog Post: UIowa Dorms Open for Caucuses? Uhhhh, Never Mind., Iowa Independent http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=FBB7566A1B1B71B84E6E69698E5CAA47?diaryId=1687 <http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=FBB7566A1B1B71B84E6E69698E5CAA47?diaryId=1687> Blog Post: Braley Continues Fight for Iowa Guard Members' GI Bill Benefits, Iowa Independent http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1688 <http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1688> Blog Post: Caucus Countdown: 14 Days, Bleeding Heartland http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=804 <http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=804> Blog Post: Iowans, quit complaining about efforts to engage you politically, Bleeding Heartland http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=801 <http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=801> Blog Post: Still Undecided Part 2, Century of the Common Iowan http://commoniowan.blogspot.com/2007/12/still-undecided-part-2.html <http://commoniowan.blogspot.com/2007/12/still-undecided-part-2.html> III. Op-Eds and Editorials Des Moines Register Editorial: Let's make it a trend: Abolish death penalty, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION03/712210348/1035/Opinion <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION03/712210348/1035/Opinion> Op-ed: Establish free trade, world market for biofuels, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/OPINION01/712200358/1166/OPINION01 <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071220/OPINION01/712200358/1166/OPINION01> Columnist: Rekha Basu: Question lingers: Why was McCoy prosecuted?, Des Moines Register http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION01/712210344/1036/opinion <http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION01/712210344/1036/opinion> Cedar Rapids Gazette Op-ed: Under Bush, longtime Republican attack dog feasts on unions, CR Gazette http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06# <http://cedarrapidsgazette.ia.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=cedarrapidsgazette&file=0@/cedarrapidsgazette/20071220/cra_20thrfm006.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Opinion&edition=The%20Gazette&pageNum=A06> Quad-City Times Editorial: Sen. Barack Obama: More than hope, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc476ae5a97edbe447482389.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc476ae5a97edbe447482389.txt> Editorial: Sen. Hillary Clinton: Ready for work, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc4769bef844d55938924155.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc4769bef844d55938924155.txt> Editorial: John Edwards: Itching for the good fight, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc47684f590dc22026280106.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc47684f590dc22026280106.txt> Editorial: Chris Dodd: A legislative technician who aspires to lead, QC Times http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc47670abd686d8122062557.txt <http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/opinion/doc47670abd686d8122062557.txt> Omaha World Herald Op-ed: A wacky holiday in Iowa, N.H., Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh07mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B07# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh07mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B07> Op-ed: If Hillary's chances fade away, at least Bill will fade with her, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh07mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B07# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh07mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B07> Editorial: Energetic attempt, Omaha WH http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B06# <http://omahaworldherald.ne.newsmemory.com/eebrowser/frame/3_0f.ver/php-script/fullpage.php?pSetup=omahaworldherald&file=0@/omahaworldherald/20071221/21_dec.wh06mdb.pdf.0/§ion=%20%20%20%20%20Editorial%20Page&edition=Metro%20Morning&pageNum=B06> Mason City Globe Gazette Editorial: Waldorf continues to be trendsetter with aid plan, Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/doc476b58c28fe6f095097182.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/doc476b58c28fe6f095097182.txt> Op-ed: Campbell's statement about Clinton is outlandish (My Turn), Mason City GG http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/doc476b5862ebe2b788786586.txt <http://www.globegazette.com/articles/2007/12/21/opinion/doc476b5862ebe2b788786586.txt> Iowa City Press Citizen Op-ed: Revenge of the mavericks, Iowa City PC http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION02/712210325/1018/OPINION <http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION02/712210325/1018/OPINION> Daily Iowa Editorial: Caucus 2008: Our endorsements, Daily Iowan http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/21/Opinions/.2008.Our.Endorsements-3145083.shtml <http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/21/Opinions/.2008.Our.Endorsements-3145083.shtml> WCF Courier Editorial: Clinton runs into problems on campaign trail, WCF Courier http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinions/editorial/4ff5fbeb0ce85aaf862573b6006d1480.txt <http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinions/editorial/4ff5fbeb0ce85aaf862573b6006d1480.txt> Dubuque Telegraph Herald Columnist: Clinton, Huckabee camps spew bad behavior, Dubuque Telegraph Herald http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184348 <http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=184348> Daily Iowan Editorial: A King in Congress, The Daily Iowan http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/A.King.In.Congress-3144961.shtml <http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/A.King.In.Congress-3144961.shtml> Op-Ed: Offensive stupidity, The Daily Iowan http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/Offensive.Stupidity-3144962.shtml <http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/Offensive.Stupidity-3144962.shtml> Columnist: Biden: Special counsel needed to probe CIA videotape destruction, The Daily Iowan http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/Biden.Special.Counsel.Needed.To.Probe.Cia.Videotape.Destruction-3144960.shtml <http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/12/20/Opinions/Biden.Special.Counsel.Needed.To.Probe.Cia.Videotape.Destruction-3144960.shtml> Creston News Advertiser Op-Ed: What to look for in a president, Creston News Advertiser http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/guest_editorials/12-20junecolumn.txt <http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/guest_editorials/12-20junecolumn.txt> Ft. Dodge Daily Democrat Columnist: LTE: Primary Nonesense, Ft. Dodge Daily Democrat http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/opinion2.txt <http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/12/20/opinion/opinion2.txt> Le Mars Daily Sentinel Op-Ed: An investment that should be made, Le Mars Daily Sentinel http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1298981.html <http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1298981.html> Missouri Valley Times Columnist: Other Voices - Grassley Q & A: Caucus 101, Missouri Valley Times http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19118479&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449012&rfi=8 <http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=19118479&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449012&rfi=8> Op-Ed: Fast Forward - Can Fred Thompson's visit top Cooter's and Vila's? Missouri Valley Times http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130038&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6 <http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19130038&BRD=326&PAG=461&dept_id=449009&rfi=6> The Monticello Express Op-Ed: Nice facilities house visiting candidates, The Monticello Express http://www.monticelloexpress.com/opinion1.html <http://www.monticelloexpress.com/opinion1.html> Storm Lake Times Editorial: Endorsement season, Storm Lake Times http://www.stormlake.com/editorial.htm <http://www.stormlake.com/editorial.htm> Glenwood Opinion-Tribune Op-Ed: An appreciation for Iowa's 'First in Nation' status, Glenwood Opinion-Tribune http://www.opinion-tribune.com/articles/2007/12/19/opinion/story01.txt <http://www.opinion-tribune.com/articles/2007/12/19/opinion/story01.txt> City View Columnist: Tell candidates we stand for community values, City View http://www.dmcityview.com/guest.shtml <http://www.dmcityview.com/guest.shtml> NEVADA http://lasvegassun.com/opinion/ <http://lasvegassun.com/opinion/> http://www.lvrj.com/opinion <http://www.lvrj.com/opinion> http://politickernv.com/ <http://politickernv.com/> HRC (AP) Dem candidates eye second-choice voters for Iowa caucus, Reno Gazette-Journal http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210469 <http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210469> (AP) Candidates Get Outside Help or Grief, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAMPAIGN_OUTSIDE_HELP?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAMPAIGN_OUTSIDE_HELP?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Candidates Get Personal, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PERSONAL_SIDE_HIGHLIGHTS?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PERSONAL_SIDE_HIGHLIGHTS?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> Shaken by a friend's death, Clinton campaigner finds his calling, LV Sun http://politics.lasvegassun.com/2007/12/shaken-by-a-fri.html <http://politics.lasvegassun.com/2007/12/shaken-by-a-fri.html> Likely Caucus Voters, PolitickerNV.com http://politickernv.com/likely-caucus-voters-504 <http://politickernv.com/likely-caucus-voters-504> Blog Post: The Matthews-Schultz Clinton Tantrum, Taylor Marsh http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26719 <http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26719> Blog Post: Nevadans for Hillary Present San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Washoedems.org http://washoedems.org/node/706 <http://washoedems.org/node/706> OBAMA (AP) AP Interview: Obama Pans Campaign Tone, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_AP_INTERVIEW?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_AP_INTERVIEW?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Obama Laments Negative Tone of Campaign, Elko Daily Free Press http://elkodaily.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-update/d8tlk3o02.txt <http://elkodaily.com/articles/2007/12/21/ap-update/d8tlk3o02.txt> Obama campaign to shift gears with holiday television ad, Review Journal http://www.lvrj.com/news/12706427.html <http://www.lvrj.com/news/12706427.html> Blog Post: Obama's 'Present' Vote Ignored Dangers of Sex Shops Near Schools, Taylor Marsh http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26717 <http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26717> EDWARDS Blog Post: Who is the best bet to beat the GOP in 2008?, Nevada Mojo Rising http://nevadamojo.blogspot.com/2007/12/who-is-best-bet-to-be-gop-in-2008.html <http://nevadamojo.blogspot.com/2007/12/who-is-best-bet-to-be-gop-in-2008.html> RICHARDSON Blog Post: The Guts to Lead, Carson City Democrats http://www.carsoncitydems.org/bill-richardson-34 <http://www.carsoncitydems.org/bill-richardson-34> DEMS. MISC. Opinion: Huckabee, Clinton campaigns evoke politics of '70s by George Will, LV Sun http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/12/that_70s_campaign.html <http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/12/that_70s_campaign.html> GOP (AP) AP IMPACT: Giuliani Secretive As Mayor, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GIULIANI_SECRECY?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GIULIANI_SECRECY?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Tancredo Drops WH Bid, Endorses Romney, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TANCREDO?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TANCREDO?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Huckabee Plays the Woe-Is-Me Card, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HUCKABEE_WOE_IS_ME?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HUCKABEE_WOE_IS_ME?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Paul Shaping Up As Spoiler in GOP Race, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/ANTI_WAR_ASTERISK?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/ANTI_WAR_ASTERISK?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Today on the Presidential Campaign Trail, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/2/2008_RACE_RUNDOWN?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/2/2008_RACE_RUNDOWN?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> (AP) Romney Backpedals on Statements _ Again, Nevada Appeal http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT?SITE=NVCAP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rudy fade, Reno Gazette-Journal http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210345 <http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210345> NEVADA ISSUES (AP) Top nuclear regulator says agency is ready for Yucca hearings, The Sparks Tribune http://www.sparkstribune.net/1785.shtml <http://www.sparkstribune.net/1785.shtml> YUCCA MOUNTAIN: Nuclear panel's chief vows objectivity, Review Journal http://www.lvrj.com/news/12706412.html <http://www.lvrj.com/news/12706412.html> NEW HAMPSHIRE HRC Obama even with Clinton in New Hampshire: poll Boston Globe (Reuters) http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/obama_even_with_clinton_in_new_hampshire_poll/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news <http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/obama_even_with_clinton_in_new_hampshire_poll/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news> Bill Clinton calls wife a "world-class genius" in helping others Laconia Daily Sun (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NH_BILL_CLINTON_NHOL-?SITE=NHCOD&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-12-20-23-22-24 <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NH_BILL_CLINTON_NHOL-?SITE=NHCOD&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-12-20-23-22-24> High school class may have left ax lying around during Clinton visit Conway Daily Sun, (Giarnese) http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/CDS_Subscriber/LocalNewsSUB.lasso?-database=WWW_CDS_Article&-layout=WEB&-response=Story.lasso&-recordID=12649765&-search <http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/CDS_Subscriber/LocalNewsSUB.lasso?-database=WWW_CDS_Article&-layout=WEB&-response=Story.lasso&-recordID=12649765&-search> Clinton trumpets his wife's ideas, skill in Holderness Laconia Citizen, (Martin) http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/GJNEWS02/98767881/-1/FOSNEWS0406 <http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/GJNEWS02/98767881/-1/FOSNEWS0406> Clinton's busy weekend hits Seacoast today Portsmouth Herald, (McCord) http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210440&sfad=1 <http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210440&sfad=1> Bill Clinton: Hillary has resilience Concord Monitor, (Liebowitz) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/FRONTPAGE/712210386 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/FRONTPAGE/712210386> Jonah Goldberg: Clintons' triangulation comes full circle Union Leader http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Jonah+Goldberg%3a+Clintons%27+triangulation+comes+full+circle&articleId=2093e469-35e5-4efd-85a9-e6678edff8da <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Jonah+Goldberg%3a+Clintons%27+triangulation+comes+full+circle&articleId=2093e469-35e5-4efd-85a9-e6678edff8da> NH for Hillary "Bold Plans for America" Policy Tour Below Boston http://www.soapblox.net/belowboston/showDiary.do?diaryId=1360 <http://www.soapblox.net/belowboston/showDiary.do?diaryId=1360> Attacking poor Hillary Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2832 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2832> Feeding the ducks like Hillary helps the less fortunate Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2831 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2831> Vote present - Clinton to bash Obama on non votes Rob Boyce's Political Blog http://robboyce.com/blog/2007/12/20/vote-present-clinton-to-bash-obama-over-non-votes/ <http://robboyce.com/blog/2007/12/20/vote-present-clinton-to-bash-obama-over-non-votes/> OBAMA Obama navigates candid questions from tough crowd Fosters Daily Democrat, (Krauss) http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/GJNEWS_01/825658630/-1/FOSNEWS0406 <http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/GJNEWS_01/825658630/-1/FOSNEWS0406> Obama: 'Change the mind-set' Portsmouth Herald, (Haberman) http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210441&sfad=1 <http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210441&sfad=1> Obama talks solutions with voters at Loaf and Ladle Portsmouth Herald, (Feals) http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210368 <http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS/712210368> Obama taps independent voters in N.H. Nashua Telegraph, (Landrigan) http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS02/592839395 <http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS02/592839395> Obama reaches out to more independents Concord Monitor (AP) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210346/1217/NEWS98 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210346/1217/NEWS98> Obama courts independents Union Leader (AP) http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Obama+courts+independents&articleId=aa7868c3-3ee7-4cd0-b3fa-63e1b3e2c855 <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Obama+courts+independents&articleId=aa7868c3-3ee7-4cd0-b3fa-63e1b3e2c855> Obama attracts Indies with gov't reform Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2836 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2836> Obama pledges to have "most open" admin. in history New Hampshire Presidential Watch http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/obama-pledges-to-have-most-open-admin.html <http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/obama-pledges-to-have-most-open-admin.html> BIDEN "Joe Biden: a pragmatist rich with experience Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2835 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2835> DODD Chris Dodd for president: leadership, even especially when it's lonely Blue Mass. Group http://www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9765 <http://www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=9765> EDWARDS Edwards accuses Clinton of dirty pool Political Intelligence http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/edwards_accuses.html <http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/edwards_accuses.html> RICHARDSON Richardson on religion Presidential Election http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-to-drop-out/ <http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-to-drop-out/> THE GOP In N.H. churches, candidates find a different breed of evangelical Boston Globe, (Wangsness) http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/in_nh_churches_candidates_find_a_different_breed_of_evangelical/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news <http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/in_nh_churches_candidates_find_a_different_breed_of_evangelical/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news> GIULIANI Giuliani says he 'feels great' after hospital visit Union Leader (AP), http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Giuliani+says+he+%27feels+great%27+after+hospital+visit&articleId=124ba6a9-ad2b-4c98-9292-e24aacd9a085 <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Giuliani+says+he+%27feels+great%27+after+hospital+visit&articleId=124ba6a9-ad2b-4c98-9292-e24aacd9a085> Rudy! Not the only GOPer to Misuse Taxpayer-Funded Security Blue Hampshire http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2834 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2834> Ah, here it comes, right on schedule, F-you New Hampshire Greenmountainpolitics1 http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/ah-here-it-comes-right-on-schedule-f.html <http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/ah-here-it-comes-right-on-schedule-f.html> HUCKABEE Crosses Drew Cline http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1026 <http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1026> MCCAIN McCain fights story of favoritism for lobbyist Concord Monitor (Washington Post), (Kurtz) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS03/712210394/1217/NEWS98 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS03/712210394/1217/NEWS98> Boston Herald endorses McCain Union Leader (AP), http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Boston+Herald+endorses+McCain&articleId=6f45c667-9da8-40ba-84c9-b386cca7d421 <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Boston+Herald+endorses+McCain&articleId=6f45c667-9da8-40ba-84c9-b386cca7d421> New McCain ad a personal tale of Christmas spirit Union Leader, (distaso) http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=New+McCain+ad+a+personal+tale+of+Christmas+spirit&articleId=c30bd51b-c816-4028-bfce-0c1ccf5ff6f9 <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=New+McCain+ad+a+personal+tale+of+Christmas+spirit&articleId=c30bd51b-c816-4028-bfce-0c1ccf5ff6f9> The Boston Herald endorses Mac (as in Johnny) Greenmountainpolitics1 http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/boston-herald-endorses-mac-as-in-johnny.html <http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/boston-herald-endorses-mac-as-in-johnny.html> McCain's Christmas story New Hampshire Presidential Watch http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/mccains-christmas-story.html <http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/mccains-christmas-story.html> McCain bump from Lieberman might be muted Political Intelligence http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/mccain_bump_fro.html <http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/mccain_bump_fro.html> Holiday greetings from Hanoi Hilton Political Intelligence http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/holiday_greetin.html <http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/holiday_greetin.html> NYT McCain story, print it, not print it - which is now worse Rob Boyce's Political Blog http://robboyce.com/blog/2007/12/20/nyt-mccain-story-print-it-not-print-it-which-is-now-worse/ <http://robboyce.com/blog/2007/12/20/nyt-mccain-story-print-it-not-print-it-which-is-now-worse/> TANCREDO Tancredo pulls out, backing Romney Boston Globe, (Staff report) http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/tancredo_pulls_out_backing_romney/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news <http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/tancredo_pulls_out_backing_romney/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news> Tancredo drops out, endorses Romney Union Leader, (Spiner) http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Tancredo+drops+out%2c+endorses+Romney&articleId=d52aca4b-25c0-4dae-9448-35da564d334a <http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Tancredo+drops+out%2c+endorses+Romney&articleId=d52aca4b-25c0-4dae-9448-35da564d334a> Tancredo drops out New Hampshire Presidential Watch http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/tancredo-drops-out.html <http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/tancredo-drops-out.html> Tancredo withdraws, endorses Romney Political Intelligence http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/tancredo_withdr.html <http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/12/tancredo_withdr.html> Tancredo makes it official, knows he can't win Presidential Election http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-makes-it-official-says-he-knows-he-cant-win/ <http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-makes-it-official-says-he-knows-he-cant-win/> Tancredo to drop out Presidential Election http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-to-drop-out/ <http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/tancredo-to-drop-out/> Tancredo endorses Romney Primary Monitor Blog http://www.yourconcord.com/primaryblog/tancredo_endorses_romney <http://www.yourconcord.com/primaryblog/tancredo_endorses_romney> ROMNEY Romney never saw father on King march Boston Globe, (Levenson) http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/romney_never_saw_father_on_king_march/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news <http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/romney_never_saw_father_on_king_march/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+National+news> 'Ask Mitt Anything' Conway Daily Sun, (Jones) http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/CDS_Subscriber/LocalNewsSUB.lasso?-database=WWW_CDS_Article&-layout=WEB&-response=Story.lasso&-recordID=12649762&-search <http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/CDS_Subscriber/LocalNewsSUB.lasso?-database=WWW_CDS_Article&-layout=WEB&-response=Story.lasso&-recordID=12649762&-search> Romney embraced Olympics challenge Concord Monitor, (Dorgan) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/FRONTPAGE/712210313/1217/NEWS98 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/FRONTPAGE/712210313/1217/NEWS98> Peace activist asked to leave Romney event Presidential Election http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/peace-activist-asked-to-leave-romney-event/ <http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/peace-activist-asked-to-leave-romney-event/> George Romney Left side, 13th row, seat 7 Greenmountainpolitics1 http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/george-romney-left-side-13th-row-seat-7.html <http://greenmountainpolitics1.blogspot.com/2007/12/george-romney-left-side-13th-row-seat-7.html> PAUL Winter weather keeps the Ron Paul blimp away Presidential Election http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/winter-weather-keeps-the-ron-paul-blimp-away/ <http://blogs.eagletribune.com/preselection/2007/12/20/winter-weather-keeps-the-ron-paul-blimp-away/> FIELD Report breaks down candidates' health care plans Berlin Daily Sun, (Lyons) http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/BDS/newsbds.shtml <http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/BDS/newsbds.shtml> 'Monitor' just parroted party press release Concord Monitor, (Chaz Proulx) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION/712210316/1028/OPINION02 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION/712210316/1028/OPINION02> Far too much weight given to outcome of Iowa caucuses Concord Monitor (Washington Post), (Marcus) http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION/712210315/1270/NEWS97 <http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/OPINION/712210315/1270/NEWS97> How can a millionaire represent you and me as President? Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2833 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2833> Something very good is happening Blue Hampshire Recent Diaries http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2830 <http://www.bluehampshire.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2830> ARG: Romney, McCain tied in New Hampshire New Hampshire Presidential Watch http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/arg-romney-mccain-tied-in-new-hampshire.html <http://nh2008.blogspot.com/2007/12/arg-romney-mccain-tied-in-new-hampshire.html> Herald: Two primaries, but only one choice Primary Monitor Blog http://www.yourconcord.com/primaryblog/herald_two_primaries_but_only_one_choice <http://www.yourconcord.com/primaryblog/herald_two_primaries_but_only_one_choice> SOUTH CAROLINA HRC Soap Star Stumps for Clinton Summerville Journal-Scene http://www.journalscene.com/articles/2007/12/20/community_news/051219aarowelldb.txt <http://www.journalscene.com/articles/2007/12/20/community_news/051219aarowelldb.txt> LTE: Hillary has proven she can be president The Greenville News http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210318 <http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712210318> News flash to Rush Limbaugh: We're all getting older The Hilton Head Island Packet http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/columns/goodman/story/111336.html <http://www.islandpacket.com/opinion/columns/goodman/story/111336.html> Clinton touts international experience The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263281.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263281.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CLINTON_EXPERIENCE?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CLINTON_EXPERIENCE?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/252688.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/252688.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289202.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289202.html> Clinton says wife a 'world-class genius' The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263722.html <http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263722.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BILL_CLINTON?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BILL_CLINTON?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253733.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253733.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/289621.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/289621.html> OBAMA Poll disputes Oprah effect The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/263766.html <http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/263766.html> Obama laments negative tone of campaign The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/nationwire/story/263782.html <http://www.thestate.com/nationwire/story/263782.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_AP_INTERVIEW?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_AP_INTERVIEW?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253772.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253772.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/289659.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/289659.html> EDWARDS Edwards touts rural ties The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263505.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263505.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EDWARDS_RURAL?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EDWARDS_RURAL?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253225.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253225.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289436.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289436.html> GOP McCain's Christmas ad puts cross front and center CNNs SC Political Ticker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/category/states/south-carolina/ <http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/category/states/south-carolina/> Paul shaping up as spoiler in GOP race The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263378.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263378.html> Huckabee surges, Giuliani plummets The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263640.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263640.html> Boston Herald endorses McCain The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263627.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263627.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MCCAIN_ENDORSEMENT?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MCCAIN_ENDORSEMENT?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253609.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics/story/253609.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289541.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/612/story/289541.html> Huckabee plays the woe-is-me card The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/nationwire/story/263495.html <http://www.thestate.com/nationwire/story/263495.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HUCKABEE_WOE_IS_ME?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HUCKABEE_WOE_IS_ME?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/433/story/253208.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/433/story/253208.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/616/story/289422.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/616/story/289422.html> Tancredo pulls out of GOP presidential race, throws support to Romney The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/263762.html <http://www.thestate.com/presidential-politics/story/263762.html> Romney's statements and restatements The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263997.html <http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263997.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT_QUOTES?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT_QUOTES?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/254001.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/254001.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290062.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290062.html> Romney backpedals on statements _again The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263994.html <http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263994.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/R/ROMNEY_EMBELLISHMENT?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/253998.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/253998.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290059.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290059.html> Adwatch: McCain uses cross, captor's kindness in Christmas ad The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/309/story/263297.html <http://www.thestate.com/309/story/263297.html> ETV to host GOP Presidential radio debate The State http://thestatecom.typepad.com/ygatoday/2007/12/etv-to-host-gop.html <http://thestatecom.typepad.com/ygatoday/2007/12/etv-to-host-gop.html> THE FIELD Not sure who to vote for? Ask a celebrity The Myrtle Beach Sun News http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/opinion/story/289794.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/opinion/story/289794.html> Candidates get personal The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263276.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263276.html> Dems eye '2nd choice' supporters in Iowa The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263322.html <http://www.thestate.com/366/story/263322.html> Candidates get outside help or grief The State (AP) http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263999.html <http://www.thestate.com/365/story/263999.html> The Greenville News (AP) http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAMPAIGN_OUTSIDE_HELP?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CAMPAIGN_OUTSIDE_HELP?SITE=SCGRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> The Rock Hill Herald (AP) http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/254003.html <http://www.heraldonline.com/115/story/254003.html> The Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP) http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290064.html <http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/611/story/290064.html> S.C. Politics Today The State http://www.thestate.com/politics/story/263749.html <http://www.thestate.com/politics/story/263749.html> Candidates take to the airwaves in S.C. The State http://www.thestate.com/politics/story/263750.html <http://www.thestate.com/politics/story/263750.html> SC ISSUES DUI law needs fixing, victim's advocate says The Greenville News http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210327/1011/NEWS03 <https://webmail.hillaryclinton.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071221/NEWS01/712210327/1011/NEWS03> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributions to Hillary Clinton for President are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. ---------------------------------- Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President ----------------------------------