Politics & Election News

Friday, September 30

Roberts Confirmed as 17th Chief Justice - Washington Post
Big Cases Leave Chief Justice Little Time to Settle in - USA Today
Blunt Faces Challenges Filling DeLay's Shoes - Washington Times
Analysis: DeLay Faces Hard Road Ahead - Washington Post
Growing Number Say DeLay Charges Politically Motivated - Rasmussen Reports
Bush Approval on the Rise: FOX News | CNN/USA Today/Gallup | RCP Avg
GOP Troubles Trigger Hopes for Dems - Washington Times
Despite Setbacks, Long Term Trends May Favor Republicans - Los Angeles Times
CA State Poll: Voters Unhappy with Governor, His Initiatives - Public Policy Inst. of Ca.
NY State Poll: Spitzer, Clinton Have Big Leads - Strategic Vision
PA Senate Poll: Casey Leads Santorum 37%-29% - Morning Call/Muhlenberg College
VA Governor Poll: Kilgore 45% Kaine 45% - Rasmussen Reports
VA: Illegal Immigration at the Forefront of Governor Race - Wash Post
NJ: Clinton's a Hit at Corzine Rally - Philadelphia Inquirer/AP
NYC: Ferrer Being Hurt by Self-Inflicted Wounds - New York Times
NYC: Bloomberg: NYPD Should Command During Area Emergencies - Newsday
CA: Gov. Vetoes Same-Sex Marriage Bill - Los Angeles Times
CA: Prop. 73 -- Next Battle Over Abortion Rights - San Francisco Chronicle
MD: City's Suburbs Seen as Key for O'Malley - Baltimore Sun
PA: Another Republican Throws Hat Into Race for Governor - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
MN: EMILY's List backs Klobuchar for Senate - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Thursday, September 29

DeLay Indicted, Steps Down from Post - The Hill
Legal Experts Say DA Better Have 'Smoking Gun' - Houston Chronicle
Ronnie Earle: A Tough Prosecutor - Washington Times
Poll: 17% Have Favorable Opinion of DeLay - Rasmussen Reports
News Analysis: Washington Post | Los Angeles Times | New York Times | Boston Globe
Bush Reported Near to Nominating Judge - New York Times
'06: Midterm Success Lies with Recruiting - Washington Times
MI Poll: Gov. Granholm, Sen. Stabenow Have Big Leads - Strategic Vision
NYC: Ferrer Blunders Again - New York Sun
NJ: Forrester Closing Gap with Corzine - Philadelphia Inquirer
VA: Warner Works with Kaine - Richmond Times-Dispatch
MD: O'Malley Enters Race for Governor, Says Maryland Is 'Adrift' - Baltimore Sun
MD: Mayor Scrambles His Politics with Prose - Baltimore Sun
WV: Sen. Byrd Ready to Run - Huntington Herald Dispatch
AZ: Pederson Gets Help from Top Liberals Kerry, Soros - Phoenix Business Journal
IL: Mayor Takes Potshots as Edgar Considers Comeback - Chicago Sun-Times
PA: Santorum Challenger Says He Would Vote for Roberts - Philadelphia Inquirer
NY: Pirro War Chest Far From Filled - New York Daily News
D.C.: Williams Expected to Forgo 3rd Term as Mayor - Washington Times

Wednesday, September 28

Filibuster Showdown Looms In Senate - Washington Post
'Gang of 14' Backing Roberts - Washington Times
Hurricanes' Aftermath Whips Up New Deal for President - USA Today
Brown Blames Louisiana - Dallas Morning News
Supreme Court to Take On Spending Limits for Candidates - New York Times
'06: Sen. Dole to Colleagues: Narrow the Fundraising Gap - The Hill
'08: Sheehan, McCain Meet, Still Disagree on Iraq - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/AP
'08: Romney to Visit Iowa in October - Quad-City Times
NJ Governor Polls: Quinnipiac | Fairleigh Dickinson | Monmouth/Gannett | More
NYC Mayor Poll: Bloomberg Lead Steady - Marist
GA Poll: Perdue Has Comfortable Lead in Race for Governor - Strategic Vision
VA: Kaine Takes National Democrats' Aid, Shuns Kerry - Washington Times
NJ: Corzine Cuts His Goldman Sachs Ties - Philadelphia Inquirer
NYC: Ferrer Caught Falsifying Personal Info on Blog - New York Post
WV: Byrd Announces Bid for Ninth Term, Faces Stiff GOP Challenge - Boston Globe/AP
CA: Calif. Republicans Seeking Support for Flagging Prop. 77 - The Hill
NY: Clinton: Opposition Will Spend Hundreds of Millions to Unseat Me - Newsday/AP
FL: Most Recent Senate Poll Shows Changing Tides of Opinion - Bradenton Herald
MD: At Camden, Governor Swings, but Not at Rivals - Baltimore Sun
MD: Duncan Is Churning Out Anti-O'Malley Missives - Washington Post
NY: Former State Official Plans to Run for Gov - New York Daily News
MA: Democrats Look for Unity Heading into 2006 Election - Taunton Gazette
VA: Ben Affleck Rumored a Senate Hopeful - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Tuesday, September 27

Frist Says He Had No Inside Data On Stock - Washington Post
Sheehan, Activists Arrested at White House - Los Angeles Times
Rain on Cindy Sheehan's Parade - Washington Times
Brown Still On FEMA Payroll - CBS News
Republican Leaders Try to Soothe Conservatives - Washington Post
GOP Senators Seeking Schumer's Guarantee on Credit Reports - The Hill
'08: 4 Democrats on '08 List to Vote Against Roberts - Los Angeles Times
'08: Frist's Political Future Darkens Over Questions on Stock Sales - Bloomberg
'08: Biden to Appear at Dems Fund-Raiser in Kentucky - Cincinnati Enquirer
'08: Richardson Memoir Hits Bookstores in November - Santa Fe New Mexican
Detroit Poll: Mayor Kilpatrick Still Trailing Hendrix - Detroit Free Press
NYC: Mayoral Battle, Round 2: Rivals' Allies Enter Ring - NY Times
VA: John Warner And Kilgore Standing Side by Side - Wash Post
NJ: Forrester Queries Pro-Corzine Ministers - Philadelphia Inquirer/AP
WY: Freudenthal: Natl Dems Too Liberal for Wyoming - Jackson Hole Star-Tribune/AP
WV: Byrd Says His Stature His Ticket in Re-Election Bid - Herald-Mail/AP
MD: Rough Campaign Looms for O'Malley - Baltimore Sun
FL: Decision on Marriage Amendment Could Affect Elections - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
FL: Gallagher Takes Pro-Family Approach in Gov Race - Miami Herald
IL: I Don't Know Yet If I'll Run, Edgar Says - Chicago Sun-Times
GA: Bush Praises Perdue, but Parents Are Critical - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Monday, September 26

Costs Rising on Bush's Plans - Christian Science Monitor
Will GOP Hold the House? - Washington Times
Roberts Has Solid Support as Final Debate Begins - USA Today
'08: Massachusetts Governor Makes His State the Butt of His Jokes - Washington Post
'08: McCain: Torture Allegations Hurting U.S. Image - USA Today/AP
'08: Sanford-for-President Talk Still Has Legs - Columbia State
NYC: Black Voters, No Longer a Bloc, Are Up for Grabs in Mayor's Race - New York Times
NYC: Bloomberg: Ferrer's a Flip-Flopper - Newsday
NJ: Security Arises as Pivotal Issue in Race for Governor - Trenton Times
CA: Analysis: Governor's Initiatives Go It Alone - Los Angeles Times
CA: Business, Labor Ante Up in Play for Power - San Francisco Chronicle
CT: Governor Rell Preparing Strategy For 2006 - Hartford Courant
MI: In Senate Race, GOP Takes Chances on Butler - Detroit Free Press
MI: In Michigan, GOP Looks to Make Midterm Gains - Boston Globe
MD: O'Malley, Duncan Campaigning on Each Other's Turf - Washington Post
GA: Will Perdue Pay Political Price for School Uproar? - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
IL: Hyde District Ready for Change, Dem Says - Chicago Sun-Times
OH: Election System Itself on Ballot - Cincinnati Enquirer
WA: 11th Commandment Repealed by State Republicans - Seattle Times

Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25

Analysis: Liberals and Conservatives Hitch Wagons to Recovery - Los Angeles Times
More Analysis: Bush Lessons Learned | A Different Tack For Rita | President Struggles
Next Court Nominee May Face Challenges From G.O.P. - New York Times
Antiwar Fervor Fills D.C. - Washington Post
Party's Leaders to Avoid Protests - Washington Times
'08: Hillary Comes Out Against Freedom Center - New York Post
'08: Democrats' Leading Candidates Break 4 to 1 Against Roberts - Washington Post
'08: Romney Meets GOP Activists in Return to Mich. Roots - Boston Globe
'08: Bill Frist Now Facing Two Investigations - MSNBC/AP
VA: Phone Blitz To Push Kilgore - Washington Post
NJ: Pensions Top Tasks for Next Governor - Philadelphia Inquirer
NYC: Prominent National Democrats Rally Around Ferrer - NY Times
CA: Gov. Donates $1.25 Million, Backs 6 Initiatives - Los Angeles Times
MI: Granholm's Record Attacked at GOP Conference - Detroit Free Press
MA: Patrick's Account Running Low in Bid for Governor - Boston Globe
CA: O.C. Race a Wild Ride - Los Angeles Times
TN: 3 GOP Senate Candidates Speak To Republicans - Greeneville Sun
IA: Gov. Candidate Says Flat Tax Better to Fund Schools - Des Moines Register
RI: Some Senate Hopefuls Accept Radio Station Offer to Host Talk Show - Boston Globe

Friday, September 23

Senate Panel Endorses Roberts - Washington Post
With Next Round Ahead, Roberts Vote Presents Dilemma for Senate Dems - CS Monitor
Vote Reflects Deep Split Among Democrats - Boston Globe
Bush, Rove Press Congress on Illegal-Worker Proposal - Los Angeles Times
Tyco Exec: Abramoff Claimed Ties to Rove - Washington Post
Anti-War Protesters Pick Up Steam and Take Cause to D.C. - USA Today
War Protesters Linked to Radical Left-Wing Groups - Washington Times
Survey USA: 50 State Approval Ratings for President Bush
'08: Haley versus Hillary in 2008? - Jackson Clarion-Ledger
'08: Huckabee for President? - Arkansas Times
WA: Cantwell 49% McGavick 39% in Senate Race - Strategic Vision
MI: Poll: Granholm, Stabenow Still Lead 2006 GOP Opponents - Detroit Free Press/AP
MI: Mass. Gov. Romney Will Join the Fight Against Granholm - Detroit News
VA: Kilgore's Abortion Position Draws Fire - Washington Post
NYC: Mayor Avoids Labeling His Political Views - Newsday
NJ: Governor Candidates Court Tenant Votes - Trenton Times
RI: Republican Senate Primary May Imperil the Chafee Dynasty - Bloomberg
RI: Laffey’s Energy Investments Criticized - Pawtucket Times
AZ: Early Battle Lines Drawn in Key Races - East Valley Tribune
IA: Blouin Picks Up Endorsements for Governor's Race - Des Moines Register
CA: Beatty Rips Schwarzenegger for Policies - Associated Press

Thursday, September 22

Leahy Now Backs Roberts - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Chief Justice Vote Splits Top Democrats - Los Angeles Times
2nd Court Nominee To Endure Heat - Washington Post
Republicans Confront Bush on Katrina Cost - Financial Times
House GOP Opens Slimmed-Down Inquiry Into Katrina - Washington Post
DSCC Staff in Legal Trouble - Newsday
'06: Soros Dives Into Midterms - The Hill
'08: Gore: Clinton's Unlikely Challenger from the Left - New York Post
'08: Tancredo Poised as Republican Spoiler - Bloomberg
FL: Poll: Nelson 48% Harris 36% in Senate Race - Strategic Vision
MD: Early Advantage Seen for O'Malley - Baltimore Sun
CA: Initiative Drive Puts '06 Governor's Race in Gear - Los Angeles Times
OK: Poll: Istook Trails Gov. Henry by 8 Points - The Hill
AZ: Approval Ratings Up, Napolitano to Help Pederson - Phoenix Business Journal
VA: Democrats Hope to Raise Kaine in Virginia - MSNBC
NYC: Poll Shows 'a Blowout for Bloomberg' - New York Post
NJ: Gov. Candidates Oppose Gay Marriage, and Constitutional Ban on It - Phil. Inquirer/AP
PA: Gov's Race: Swann Draws Support in Lancaster County - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CO: Tax Measures Split Colorado GOP - Washington Times
NY: GOP Boss: Candidates Have Promised No Primaries - Newsday/AP
NY: Gay Republican Will Challenge Rep. Kelly in 19th District Primary - The Hill

Wednesday, September 21

Reid 'No' Vote on Roberts Could Be Dem Green Light - The Hill
Court Nominee Poses Calculus Test for Democrats - Wall Street Journal
Katrina Tests GOP Harmony - Washington Post
Lawmakers Prepare Plans to Finance Storm Relief - New York Times
Politics, Priorities Stand in Way of National War on Poverty - USA Today
AP-Ipsos Poll: Katrina Raises Voters' Doubts About Bush Priorities
Survey USA Poll: Approval Ratings for All 50 Governors
'08: Barbour Steers Mississippi Toward Recovery - Washington Times
'08: Barbour's Presidential Stock Gains Points - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
'08: 2008 Starts Cruise to Warmer Waters - Washington Post
'06: Democrats See Gain From Arrest of Bush Official - The Hill
NYC: Poll: Bloomberg Has 14-Point Lead Over Ferrer - Quinnipiac
NJ: A Lively Debate for Governor - Star-Ledger
RI: After Chafee Backs Roberts, Foes Await NARAL's Response - The Hill
MD: Democrats Got Steele's Credit Report - Washington Times
PA: Scranton Calls for 'Lean' Legislature - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
OH: Candidates Stake Positions for '06 Elections - Dayton Daily News
KY: Bunning: Fletcher Likely to Be Renominated - Louisville Courier-Journal
MN: Pawlenty's Approval Rating on the Rebound - Minneapolis Star Tribune
MN: Doran May Switch to Governor's Race - Minneapolis Star Tribune/AP

Tuesday, September 20

Which Democrats Will Vote 'Yes' on Roberts? - MSNBC
Specter Says He'll Vote in Favor of the 'Well-Qualified' Nominee - Philadelphia Inquirer
White House Said to Shift List for 2nd Court Seat - New York Times
'08: For '08 Dems, a Tough Choice Lies Just Ahead - The Hill
Bush Official Arrested in Corruption Probe - Washington Post
Cost of Katrina Relief Splits Republican Ranks - Christian Science Monitor
Storm Strains Bush's Ties to Black Clergy - Los Angeles Times
Bush Approval Rating at 40 Percent - USA Today | RCP Average @ 42.7%
'08: Kerry, Edwards Criticize Bush Over Response to Hurricane - Washington Post
'08: Romney Denies Rumors of Leading Katrina Cleanup - Boston Herald
'06: Flag Issue May Burn Brightly in '06 Races - The Hill
NJ: Corzine 47% Forrester 36% in Race for Governor - Rasmussen
VA: Governor Race Takes Nasty Turn - Washington Times
NYC: Fernando Ferrer Wins Democratic Mayoral Primary - Newsday
KY: Embattled Ky. Gov. Will Seek Re-Election - Associated Press
MD: O'Malley Seems Poised to Enter Race for Governor - Baltimore Sun
NY: Pirro: Can't Trust Slick Hillary - New York Daily News
AZ: 50 Democrats On List Backing Kyl - Arizona Capitol Times
NY: In Fourth Run for Governor, Golisano May Switch to Republicans - NY Times

Monday, September 19

Bush's Katrina Plan Raises Questions - USA Today
Clinton Levels Sharp Criticism at the President's Relief Effort - New York Times
Specter Signaling O'Connor Successor - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/AP
The Ballot Drama; Unions Building GOP Bridges - Washington Post
Voting Panel Will Propose New Calendar for Primaries - New York Times
'08: McCain Stronger Than Rudy vs. Hillary - New York Post
'08: Bill Hints Hillary Eying Run for President - New York Daily News
'08: Edwards Criticizes Katrina Response, Assistance Plans - Des Moines Register
'08: Feingold's War Stance May Be Battle Plan for 2008 - St. Paul Pioneer Press
CA: Analysis: Schwarzenegger Reaching Out - Los Angeles Times
CA: Analysis: Governor Has to Sell His Plans for Change - San Francisco Chronicle
CO: Questions of Credibility Dog Holtzman - Denver Post
NYC: Recount: Freddy May Have His 40 - New York Daily News
NJ: A Congressman Is Ready to Step Up in New Jersey - New York Times
PA: Interview: Santorum Not Discouraged by Poll Numbers - Associated Press
FL: Foley Mum on Potential Challenge to Nelson in 2006 - Naples Daily News
IL: Inquiry Challenges Blagojevich's Image - Chicago Tribune
MD: Dems Vying for Sarbanes' Seat Could Splinter Support - FOX News
MT: Rehberg's Options Open for 2008 Race - Billings Gazette
AL: Siegelman Will Be Candidate for Governor; Seeks Debates - Associated Press
KY: GOP Keeps Party Chair Despite Fletcher's Call - Lexington Herald-Leader
St. Paul: Mayor Race Will Pivot on Political Middle - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18

Bush to Meet With Senators Over Second Vacancy on Court - Chicago Sun-Times/AP
Must Future Court Nominees Match Qualifications of Roberts? - New York Times
As Chief, Roberts Would Be Tested - Washington Post
Bush Says No to Katrina Taxes - Washington Times
GOP and the Black Electorate - Philadelphia Inquirer
Virginia Governor's Race to Be An Experiment in Voter Turnout - Washington Post
CA: Schwarzenegger Says He'll Run for Re-Election - San Diego Union-Tribune
VA: Governor's Race Is Too Close to Call - Richmond Times-Dispatch
PA: Poll: Casey Increases Lead Over Santorum - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
PA: Santorum Cuts Fund-Raising, Casey Keeps It Up - Philadelphia Inquirer
NYC: As Ferrer Gains Support, Bloomberg Chooses to Withhold Some - New York Times
NYC: Sens. Schumer & Clinton Back Ferrer - New York Daily News
'08: GOP Politicians Embark on Road to White House - Des Moines Register
'08: Edwards, Pataki Use Lessons of Katrina - Des Moines Register
'08: Romney Opens His Lake House to N.H. Republicans - Boston Globe
'08: Romney Resolute on Remarks About Muslims - Boston Globe
MA: Patrick Raps Romney on Economy, Urges More Stem Cell Funding - Boston Globe
VT: Lt. Gov. Dubie Files Papers to Run for U.S. Senate - Vermont Press Bureau
HI: Shinseki Rules Out Run for Governor in '06 - Honolulu Advertiser/AP
MD: Unofficial Campaigns Raise Funding Questions - Baltimore Sun
VA: House Democrats Hitch Wagon to Warner - Washington Post

Friday, September 16

We'll Do What it Takes, President Tells Gulf Coast - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Conservatives Balk as Spending Soars - Wall Street Journal
News Analysis: Los Angeles Times | USA Today | Washington Post | New York Times
In Roberts Hearings, Bout 1: Over. Bout 2: Huge - Christian Science Monitor
Democrats Consider a Voting Strategy - Los Angeles Times
FOX News Poll: Bush Approval at 41% | Most Think Roberts Will Be Confirmed
Social Security Legislation Could Be Shelved - Washington Post
'06: Strategists Say Democrats Set to Make Gains in House - Washington Times
NJ: Poll: Corzine 47% Forrester 36% in Race for Gov. - Strategic Vision
VA: Poll: Kilgore Slips to Statistical Tie with Kaine - Washington Times
NYC: United Democratic Party Challenges the Mayor - NY Times
'08: Romney to Fight Gambling Expansion - Boston Globe
CA: Schwarzenegger May Declare Re-Election Bid - Associated Press
CA: Analysis: Timing of Gov.'s Bid a Sign of Deep Woes - Los Angeles Times
MO: Talent's Political Savvy Makes for Formidable Foe - Kansas City Star
NJ: Republicans Allege Widespread Voter Fraud in 2004 - Trenton Times
IL: Governor Surfaces in Pension Probe - Chicago Sun-Times
MD: Politicians Trade Accusations Over Storm-Relief Efforts - Baltimore Sun
Boston: City Agrees to Accept Elections Monitoring - Boston Globe
Detroit: Race for Mayor Gets Personal in Debate - Detroit Free Press

Thursday, September 15

Nominee Sails Through Second Day of Questions - The Hill
For Roberts, Path to High Court Splits Candor, Caution - Christian Science Monitor
Nominee's Testimony Alarms Conservatives - Boston Globe
News Analysis: Washington Post | Los Angeles Times | New York Times
Bush's Speech Expected to Focus on Vision for Reconstruction - New York Times
Separate Inquiry Fails to Gain Support - Washington Post
Polls: NY Times/CBS News | NBC News/Wall St Journal | RCP Averages
NYC: Weiner Concedes Race -- Could Cost City $12 Million - New York Post
NYC: Bloomberg's Ready for Ferrer - New York Daily News
VA: Kilgore Urges Penalties for Employers of Illegals - Wash Times
NJ: Ad Campaign: Corzine's Views on Property Taxes - NY Times
'08: Romney Says He's `Red Speck in Blue State' - Boston Herald/AP
'08: Romney Leases Pricey Office at Top of Hancock Tower - Boston Globe
PA: Poll: Casey Widens Gap Over Santorum to 14 Points - The Hill
RI: Chafee vs. Laffey - Washington Times
CA: Gov. All but Vows to Run - Los Angeles Times
AZ: Pederson Announces Senate Bid, Criticizes Kyl - Phoenix Business Journal
AZ: Sen. Kyl Taking Pederson's Challenge Seriously- East Valley Tribune
NY: Weld Taps Old Pals to Help in Gov Bid - Boston Herald
PA: Swann Lacks Experience, but Celebrity Status a Plus - ESPN

Wednesday, September 14

With Goal Clear, Judge Roberts Is Profile in Caution - New York Times
Nominee's Answers Get Mixed Reviews - Washington Times
Senators Wary of Court Reach - Christian Science Monitor
News Analysis: Los Angeles Times | Washington Post | New York Times | Baltimore Sun
Shaken by Katrina, Public Trust in Government Begins to Rebound - CS Monitor
NRCC Girds for Tough 2006 Fights - The Hill
Indictments Added in GOP Fundraising Case - Washington Post
NYC: Democrats in a Cliffhanger, Ferrer Close to Victory - New York Daily News
NYC: Bloomberg Watches Battle With Glee - New York Times
VA: Gov. Candidates Square Off in Separate Debates - Roanoke Times
NJ: GOP Accuses Corzine of Profiting from Enron - Phil. Inquirer
'08: Gov. Pataki Touts Role in Responding to 9/11 - Des Moines Register
RI: Poll: Chafee Would Beat All Challengers in Senate Race - Pawtucket Times
RI: Chafee Emerges as Victor at Rowdy GOP Meeting - Providence Journal
CA: Schwarzenegger Goes on Offensive - Washington Times
NY: Faso Eyeing GOP Run for Governor - New York Post/AP
CO: Vote on Referendums May Shape Race for Governor - Denver Post
MI: Granholm's Chief of Staff Resigns; Burchett Takes Post - Detroit Free Press
PA: Toomey Endorsement of Santorum Not Club Policy - The Hill
IA: Fitzgerald Decides Against Joining Race for Governor - Des Moines Register
IL: Fundraising Off for Now, McSweeney, in Ill.-8, Says - The Hill
IL: In Role Reversal, Kathy Salvi to Run for Congress - Chicago Sun-Times
Cincinnati: It's Pepper vs. Mallory in Mayoral Runoff - Cincinnati Enquirer

Tuesday, September 13

'Judges Are Not Politicians,' Roberts Says - Washington Post
Democrats Seek Papers to Define Whys of Roberts - New York Times
News Analysis: L. Greenhouse, New York Times | D. Balz, Washington Post
Rice Defends Bush's Race Record and Calls for Rebuilding Fairly - New York Times
Floodwaters Lift Poverty Debate Into Political Focus - Los Angeles Times
Polls: USA Today/CNN/Gallup | Wash Post/ABC News | Pew Research | RCP Avgs
'08: In Possible Preview, Clinton, Romney Weigh In on Disaster - New York Sun
'08: In Iowa, Pataki Knocks Response to Hurricane - Des Moines Register
NYC: Democratic Voters Begin Going to the Polls - Newsday
VA: Gov. Candidates Warm Up Before Debates - Washington Post
NJ: Corzine, Forrester Outline Plans for Poor - Trenton Times
MT: Poll: Sen. Burns Looking Good in Re-Election Bid - Rasmussen Reports
FL: Governor's Race Shaping Up to Be Costly, Contentious - S. Florida Sun-Sentinel
RI: Rift Imperils State GOP - Providence Journal
PA: Santorum Strikes Back at Casey Campaign e-mail - Philadelphia Inquirer
CA: Gov. Hits Stump in Replay of the Recall - Los Angeles Times
CA: Spate of Elections May Be Taking a Toll on Voters - San Bernadino Sun
PA: Rendell Makes His Pitch to Lawmakers - Philadelphia Inquirer
MD: Independent Announces Run for Senate - Washington Post

Monday, September 12

Senate To Start Roberts Hearings - San Francisco Chronicle
Roberts Has Momentum as Hearings Begin - Boston Globe
On Judiciary Committee, the Drama's Guaranteed - USA Today
Bush's Status With Blacks After Katrina - New York Times
NYC Myr Polls: Newsday | Quinnipiac | NY Daily News
NJ: Corzine's Lead Over Forrester Has Grown - Star-Ledger
VA: Kilgore Can't Count On a Lift from Bush - Washington Post
'08: Romney to Meet with GOP in NYC Visit - Boston Globe
'08: Dukakis to Romney: Let Voters in on Plans - Boston Herald
ND: Hoeven Versus Conrad Would Be Close - The Forum
FL: Harris' Senate Bid Needs Makeover - South Florida Sun-Sentinel/AP
CA: Governor: Superhero to Just Another Pol - San Francisco Chronicle
GA: Quick Action May Boost Governor - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OR: Governor's Race Donations Top $1 Million - Corvallis Gazette-Times
KY: Henry Mulls Governor Run - Cincinnati Enquirer
D.C.: In Mayor Race, It's 'Future' Vs. Familiar - Washington Post
HI: Hawaii's Senior Senators - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11

Much at Stake for Democrats in Confirmation Hearings - Los Angeles Times
Rehnquist Court Left Much Unsettled - Boston Globe
In the Floods, Parties' Agendas Surface - Washington Post
Polls: Newsweek | Time | AP-Ipsos | Pew Research | RCP Averages
'06: Katrina May Shape Elections - Washington Post
'08: Iowa Activists Gauge Responses from Candidates on Katrina - Des Moines Register
'08: With Bay State Relief Effort, Romney Gets Moment to Shine - Boston Globe
NJ: Kerry Bashes Bush, Endorses Corzine at Rally - Star-Ledger
VA: Poll Shows Kilgore Ahead of Kaine in Gov Race - Washington Post
VA: Kaine, Kilgore Trade Barbs - Richmond Times-Dispatch
NYC: Poll: Dogged Weiner Just Two Pts Behind Ferrer - New York Post
NYC: Poll: Ferrer Leads in Dem Primary - Newsday
NYC: Mayoral Primary Is Down to This: Who Will Vote? - New York Times
AZ: Pederson-Kyl Race Likely to Set Fundraising Records - Phoenix Business Journal
PA: Republicans Back Santorum for '06 - Philadelphia Inquirer
PA: One-Time Foe Toomey Backs Santorum in Senate Race - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
NY: Weld Rights His Position in Race for Gov - New York Daily News
CA: A Year of Partisan Paralysis in Capitol - Los Angeles Times
RI: R.I. Mayor Defies GOP in Senate Bid - Washington Times
RI: Laffey Plans to Keep Radio Talk Show - Providence Journal
CT: Bysiewicz Reshapes Race For Governor - Hartford Courant
MD: Delegate Urged to Run for Sarbanes' Senate Seat - Washington Times
PA: Swann Takes a Time-Out to Address GOP - Harrisburg Patriot-News

Friday, September 9

Parties Offer Own Versions of Aid - Boston Globe
FEMA Leaders Lacking Disaster Experience - Washington Post
Bush's Advisers Debated Seizing Louisiana Effort - Dallas Morning News/NYT
Senate Democrats Are Shifting Focus From Roberts to Other Seat - New York Times
MoveOn.org Says It Won't Use Evacuee Images in Roberts Ad - USA Today
DeLay PAC Is Indicted For Illegal Donations - Washington Post
WV: Poll: Byrd Favored Over Capito for Senate - State Journal
NYC: Gifford, Weiner Duke It Out in Last Debate - New York Post | Transcript
NYC: Analysis: Safety All the Way for the Four-Warned - New York Daily News
RI: Laffey Enters Senate Race Against Chafee - Associated Press
CA: Driver's License Bill Faces New Veto - Sacramento Bee
AZ: GOP Loses a Top Prospect for Governor - Arizona Republic
NY: Former Mass. Governor Wants to 'Earn' That Title in N.Y. - Boston Globe/AP
VA: Governor Hopefuls on Stage, but Apart in Alexandria - Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA: Kilgore Ad To Scream Around The Track - Washington Post
NJ: Corzine Vows to Seek Bonds to Finish School Construction - New York Times

Thursday, September 8

Finger-Pointing Storm Erupts in Congress - Wall Street Journal
Democrats Blame 'Oblivious' Bush - Washington Times
Newsview: Governors Worry Over Katrina - Associated Press
Poll: Blame All Around, Bush Job Approval Up 1 Pt - CBS News
Democrats Again Request Roberts Papers - Los Angeles Times
Group's TV Ad Uses Storm's Aftermath to Target Roberts - USA Today
'08: Clinton Draws Heat in Role Of a Conspicuous Critic - Washington Post
NYC: Debate Stopwatch Clips Answers, and Drama - New York Times | Transcript
NYC: Ferrer Fumes as Dem Runoff Looms - New York Daily News
CA: Citing Prop. 22, Gov. Rejects Gay Marriage Bill - Los Angeles Times
MA: Reilly OK's 2008 Initiative on Ban of Gay Marriage - Boston Globe
TX: Perry Tops Strayhorn in Poll of Republican Voters - Dallas Morning News
IL: Will Edgar Run? There's a '50-50' Chance - Chicago Sun-Times
ND: Rove to Visit, GOP Hopes Gov. Hoeven Will Challenge Sen. Conrad - The Hill
AZ: Pederson Launches Senate Bid to Unseat Kyl - Phoenix Business Journal
MD: Cardin Picks Up Endorsements in Montgomery - Washington Post
NJ: Forrester Unveils Reform Agenda - Asbury Park Press
VA: Governor Rivals Wrangle on Schools - Washington Post
HI: Gov. Lobbies Senate on Secession - Associated Press

Wednesday, September 7

Bush Pledges Wide Search for Court Seat - Washington Post
President Urges Senators to Focus on Roberts, Not Next Nominee - Los Angeles Times
Poll: Court Nominee's Views Count - CBS News
GOP Begins Damage Control - Washington Times
For Bush, a Deepening Divide - Washington Post
GOP: Targeting Voters Did Pay Off - Newsday/LAT
NYC: Ferrer 32%, Weiner 21% in Mayor Race - Quinnipiac
NYC: Poll: Ferrer Is Close To 40% Solution, But Giff Rising - New York Observer
CA: Support for Governor Continues to Slide - San Francisco Chronicle
CA: Legislature OKs Gay Marriage - Los Angeles Times
'08: Romney Takes Opportunity to Boost Image - Boston Herald
OH: Democrats Lobby Hackett - The Hill
UT: Hatch Facing Opponents in Next Election - KSL
PA: Santorum Retreats on Evacuation Penalty Remarks - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/AP
AZ: Pederson Delays Announcement of Senate Candidacy - KOLD/AP
WV: Sen. Byrd Delays Re-Election Announcement - Charlotte News & Observer/AP
St. Paul: Kerry Pledges to Support Coleman Campaign for Myr - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Tuesday, September 6

Bush Urges Quick Roberts Confirmation - Washington Post
Dems Pledge More Scrutiny - Wash Post | 25 Dems Could Vote for Roberts - The Hill
Analysis: Roberts's Personal Skills and Political Savvy Seen as Assets - Washington Post
Under Fire, President Attempts to Regain Sense of Equilibrium - USA Today
Congress Comes Back to a Busy Agenda - Washington Times
GOP Agenda Shifts as Political Trials Grow - Washington Post
Analysis: Bush Buying Time on Court and 2nd Trip South - New York Times
'08: Hillary's $1 Million Expansion - New York Post
'08: Feingold Could Be First Anti-War Candidate - Associated Press
MO: Senate Race Poll: Talent 46% McCaskill 46% - Rasmussen Reports
NYC: Poll: Dems Headed For Runoff - Newsday
NYC: Mayoral Race Seems Recharged at Parade - New York Times
NJ: A Gov Race That's Off Course - Philadelphia Inquirer
NJ: Corzine and Forrester Test Campaign Themes - New York Times
RI: Sen. Chafee Likely to Be Challenged from Right - The Hill
CO: GOP Aiming Its Big Guns at '06 Races - Denver Post
PA: Underdogs Growl at Casey, Santorum - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
VA: Parade Heralds State Politics - Washington Times
MD: County Troubles Cloud Duncan's Introduction to Gov. Race - Washington Post
MD: O'Malley, Duncan Unite to Support Vetoed Bills - Baltimore Sun

Monday, September 5

Bush Nominates John Roberts for Chief Justice - USA Today/AP
Second Court Vacancy Triggers a Scramble - Washington Post
News Analysis: Los Angeles Times | Washington Post | St. Petersburg Times
Katrina's Political Fallout Weighed - Washington Times
White House Enacts a Plan to Ease Katrina's Political Damage - New York Times
For Bush, Next Moves Are Key to Rest of Term - Washington Post
'08: Romney Is Facing a Gamble on Slots - Boston Globe
'08: Governor Reloads on State Social Issues for Possible '08 Run - Milford Daily News/AP
MT: Putting the Big Sky In a Populist Frame - Washington Post
MI: Michigan Minister Eyes Senate Bid - Washington Times
VT: Still a Maverick, Sanders Aims for the US Senate - Boston Globe
VT: Political Visit a Sign of Heated Campaign for Sanders' Seat - Burlington Free Press
MD: Owens Rejects Joining Senate Race, Weighs Bid for Cardin's Seat - Baltimore Sun
AZ: Unfamiliar Picks on GOP's Governor List - Arizona Republic
GA: Gov. Perdue No '06 Shoo-in, Experts Say - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
NY: Weld Poised to Return to Political Fray - Boston Globe
NY: Pirro Calls for Halt to Gas Tax - New York Daily News
VA: Kaine to Oil Producers: Hold Line on Gas Prices - Washington Times
MO: McCaskill will Have to Sway Centrists in Sen. Race - Kansas City Star
NYC: U.S. Response to Storm Becomes Weapon for Dems in Mayor Race - NY Times
NYC: Questions on Miller's Bid Persist - New York Times

Saturday - Sunday, September 3 - 4

Chief Justice Rehnquist Dies, Creates 2nd Court Vacancy - Boston Globe
Bush Has Unique Chance to Mold High Court - Houston Chronicle
Red-State Democrats Tilt to Yes on Roberts - Washington Post
For Bush, Political Danger Lurks in Natural Disaster - Philadelphia Inquirer
GOP Agenda in Congress May Be at Risk - Washington Post
'08: Romney Blasts Government Response to Hurricane Katrina - Boston Herald/AP
NYC: With Mayor on Roll and Minds on Katrina, Rivals Hone Tactics in Last Push - NYT
NYC: Ferrer Leads Dems, but Faces an Ad Blitz - New York Daily News
NYC: Hurricane News Coverage Affects Mayoral Primary - New York Times
Detroit: Hendrix Raised More Money Than Mayor - Detroit Free Press
VA: Kilgore Set to Launch Virginia-Wide TV Ad Campaign - Washington Post
VA: 3 Men, 3 Avenues to Va. Governorship - Washington Post
NJ: In Gov's Race, Personal Finances Are Shaping the Debate - New York Times
CA: Governor: Tax Hike Likely if Initiative Fails - Chicago Tribune
MD: Steele's Visit Highlights County's 'Swing' Role in Sen. Race - Baltimore Sun
MA: Activists on Each Side Wait for Reilly - Boston Globe
NY: In Contrast to Rival, Clinton Has Her Man Stand by Her - New York Times

Friday, September 2

Congress to Provide Emergency Relief Funds - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Governors Divided on Federal Response - Wall Street Journal
Democrats and Others Criticize White House's Response to Disaster - New York Times
Another Big Test for Bush - Dallas Morning News
Schumer Readies a Tough Grilling of Judge Roberts - New York Sun
Specter's Role in Roberts Nomination: Has Agenda for Hearing | Kudos, So Far
GOP More Positive on Party Stands, Says Poll - Washington Times
'08: New Hampshire Beckons, Already - Washington Post
'08: In Poll, Giuliani 42% Clinton 39% - Rasmussen Reports
NY: Clinton, Spitzer Still Strong in Early Poll of Challengers - Newsday/AP
NY: Weld, Spitzer Square Off in Governor's Race - Albany Times Union/AP
AZ: Gas Prices Could Hurt Republicans in Key Races - Phoenix Business Journal
AZ: Developer Pederson to Announce Senate Run Against Kyl - Phoenix Business Jrnl
WV: Byrd to Run for Ninth Term in U.S. Senate - Associated Press
MD: Van Susteren Announces U.S. Senate Bid - Baltimore Sun
CA: State Senate OKs Bill to Let Gays Wed - San Francisco Chronicle
CA: Field Poll: Nov. 8 Election Opposed - Sacramento Bee
NJ: Corzine Faces Ethics Complaint - Philadelphia Inquirer
NYC: Bloomberg Democrats Are a Primary Force - New York Times
Detroit: Kilpatrick Fund-Raising Slows Down - Detroit Free Press

Thursday, September 1

Vacation Ends, and Crisis Management Begins - Washington Post
Analysis: Hard New Test for President | Opportunity or Disaster for Bush
Bush Job Approval at 45% - USA Today
Katrina: A Defining Moment for State Leaders - Washington Post
Bipartisan Intro Set for Roberts Hearings - USA Today
Would Roberts Practice the Restraint He Preaches? - Christian Science Monitor
'06: Extortion Case Hits Election Contributions - Washington Times
CA: Schwarzenegger Hints He Eyes Re-Election - Associated Press
FL: Poll Shows Harris Still Losing Ground - Miami Herald
MD: Newcomers Packing Md. Senate Race - Washington Post
MA: Romney Urges '08 Gay-Marriage Poll - Boston Globe
MA: Patrick Cuts Staff as War Chest Fails to Match Spending - Boston Globe
NV: GOP Congressman Plans Run for Nevada Gov. - Washington Post/AP
PA: Kerrys to Host Picnic for Casey's Senate Bid - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
NY: Pirro Appeals to Broken Glass Republicans - Associated Press
NY: GOP Chair Gives Weld Gov. Boost - New York Post
NJ: Ruling on Campaign Money Muddies Senate Race - New York Times
NJ: Corzine Says New Jersey Pension Should Diversify to Cut Deficit - Bloomberg
MT: Tester: Pearl Jam Fundraiser a Success - Great Falls Tribune
MO: Cheney to Hold St. Louis Fundraiser for Sen. Talent - San Jose Mercury News/AP
MO: McCaskill Faces ‘Uphill Climb’ in Bid - Columbia Daily Tribune
TX: Strayhorn Says Perry Soft on Child Sexual Predators - Dallas Morning News
IL: Investigators Seek Politics Link in Teachers' Files - Chicago Tribune
NYC: Mayoral Candidates Face the Town Hall - Newsday
NYC: Ferrer and Bloomberg Increase Campaign Attacks on Each Other - New York Times
NYC: He's Not Flashy, but Bloomberg's OK in a Crisis - New York Daily News

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