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October 29, 2007— -- 2008: Republicans: Giuliani:

New York Post's MAGGIE HABERMAN: "GIULIANI'S FIRM PLAYS SILENT PARTNER"LINK

ABC News' Jake Tapper: "From Beyond the Grave"LINK

New York Daily News' DAVID SALTONSTALL: "Rudy Giuliani defies critics, campaigns hard in early states"LINK

ABC News' Jan Simmonds: "Rudy: After Sox Win Tonight, 'I'm Gonna Be Against Ya Again'"LINK

ABC News' Jan Simmonds: "Giuliani Taken Aback By Clinton Diplomacy Plan"LINK

2008: Republicans: Romney:

ABC News' Matt Stuart: "Energy, Social Security dominate Romney's FL appearance"LINK

2008: Republicans: McCain:

ABC News' Bret Hovell: "McCain Not Sure About Mukasey"LINK

Associated Press: "McCain: Giuliani Deservedly Popular"LINK

Politico's Jonathan Martin: "McCain comeback still a gamble"LINK

2008: Republicans: Huckabee:

Washington Times' Ralph Z. Hallow: "Huckabee stirs up third-party fear"LINK

Rocky Mountain News' M.E. Sprengelmeyer: "Huckabee picks up the beat as funds, media attention grow"LINK

2008: Republicans: Paul:

Los Angeles Times' Scott Martelle: "Is San Francisco Ron Paul territory?"LINK

Des Moines Register's MOLLY HOTTLE: "Paul wants to limit government on taxes, foreign policy"LINK

2008: Republicans: Tancredo:

Rocky Mountain News' M.E. Sprengelmeyer: "Tancredo won't seek another term in Congress"LINK

2008: Republicans:

Concord Monitor's SARAH LIEBOWITZ: "Independents unhappy with Republicans"LINK

Salon's Walter Shapiro: "Which Republican candidate is màs macho?"LINK

2008: Democrats: Clinton:

Washington Post's Sebastian Mallaby: "Foreign Policy Grown-Up"LINK

Washington Post's Howard Kurtz: "First the Good News, Hillary"LINK

Washington Times' Michelle Malkin: "Profile foreign donors"LINK

Des Moines Register's THOMAS BEAUMONT: "Clinton plan on diplomacy too hurried, scholars say"LINK

New York Post's CARL CAMPANILE: "RUDY FOE GETS BOO$T FROM HILL"LINK

2008: Democrats: Obama:

ABC News' Sunlen Miller: "Obama Steps up Social Security Message in TV Ad"LINK

ABC News' Sunlen Miller: "Obama: Clinton & Washington Treat Social Security Like "Political Football"LINK

Washington Post's Sridhar Pappu: "In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening"LINK

Los Angeles Times' Robin Abcarian: "Polls don't reflect Obama's star power"LINK

Chicago Sun Times' Lynn Sweet: "Obama hits Clinton in Iowa"LINK

Associated Press: "Obama event draws cheers despite gay protesters"LINK

Des Moines Register's THOMAS BEAUMONT: "U.S. policy on Iran must show restraint, Obama cautions"LINK

New York Post's GEOFF EARLE: "OBAMA MUM ON FIRED FAN"LINK

2008: Democrats: Edwards:

ABC News' Raelyn Johnson: "Voter Asks Edwards to Debate Distinctions"LINK

New York Times' Christine Hauser: "Getting the Last Laugh?"LINK

New York Times' Christine Hauser: "Edwards Goes Courting in New Hampshire"LINK

Associated Press: "Edwards unveils plan to control drug advertising"LINK

Des Moines Register's TONY LEYS: "Edwards: Strong leader would restore confidence"LINK

New York Daily News: "John Edwards: Aid Main Street, curb Wall Street"LINK

2008: Democrats: Richardson:

Associated Press: "Richardson Touts Foreign Policy Resume"LINK

2008: Democrats:

New York Times' RAYMOND HERNANDEZ and ROBERT PEAR: "Health Sector Puts Its Money on Democrats"LINK

2008: Early States:

New York Times' Susan Jo Keller: "Iowa's Democrats Opt for Jan. 3 Caucuses"LINK

New York Times' LESLIE WAYNE: "New Hispanic Voters in Iowa Push Democrats Into Balancing Act"LINK

Los Angeles Times' Carol J. Williams: "Florida Democratic convention is a bust"LINK

2008: Presidential Candidates:

New York Times' PAUL KRUGMAN: "Fearing Fear Itself"LINK

Washington Times' Douglas MacKinnon: "Hillary and Rudy"LINK

Political Coverage:

New York Times' KATHARINE Q. SEELYE: "Horse Race Prevails in Campaign Reporting"LINK

S CHIP:

The Hill's Aaron Blake: "Laura Bush accuses Dems of demagoguery on SCHIP"LINK

Religion:

The State: "Religion a key to election"LINK

Iran:

ABC News' LIZ MARLANTES and MARY WALSH: "Iran in Crosshairs? Campaign Gets Hot"LINK

Colbert?:

New York Times' BRIAN STELTER: "The Colbert Nation Quickly Colonizes Facebook"LINK