The Note's Must-Reads

August 2, 2007— -- 2008: Polls:

Wall Street Journal's John Harwood: "America's Economic Mood: Gloomy"LINK

2008: Republicans: McCain:

Union Leader: "John DiStaso's Granite Status: It's a super challenge for any marketing man"LINK

Associated Press: "McCain says Obama is simplistic to warn of bombing Pakistan"LINK

Union Leader's John DiStaso: "It's a super challenge for any marketing man"LINK

Associated Press' Philip Elliott: "McCain's woes evident on campaign trail"LINK

The Hill's Staff: "McCain plans to attack ethics bill" LINK

2008: Republicans: Giuliani:

New York Times' Russ Buettner: "In Fox News, Giuliani Finds a Friendly Stage"LINK

New York Post's Carl Campanile: "Rudy Under Unfair Fire"LINK

2008: Republicans: Romney:

Associated Press: "Mitt faults Bush on security"LINK

Associated Press' Glen Johnson: "Homeland Security criticized"LINK

2008: Republicans: Thompson:

Robert Novak: "Thompson's Top Adviser"LINK

2008: Democrats:

New York Times' Jacqueline Palank: "Democrats Plan to Assess Voting State by State"LINK

Roll Call's Lauren W. Whittington: "Freshman Senators Quickly Learn the Utility of Leadership PACs"LINK