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Click here for all the details on the 2008 presidential candidates and where they stand on the hot issues of the day

HEADLINES

• Reporters Notebook: The Roar From Iowa
• With Kerik Indictment, Giuliani Faces New Political Reality
• GOP Punishes Five Early-Voting States by Stripping Half Their Delegates
• GOP Race up for Grabs in New Hampshire, Dark Horse Candidates Complicate Contest
• Michigan Judge Rules Jan. 15 Primary Law Unconstitutional
• Al Sharpton Criticizes '08 Candidates For Weakness on Hate Crimes Law
• John Kerry: I'm Now Prepared to Fight Off Swift Boat Veterans
• New Hampshire Independents Sway Toward Democrats
• Bill Clinton Defends Wife on Illegal Immigrant Issue
• White House Candidates Condemn Pakistan's Emergency Rule, Disagree on How to Deal With Musharraf
• Moral Majority Co-Founder Paul Weyrich Backs Romney
• Raw Data: 2008 Presidential Primary Schedule
• Edwards Accuses Clinton of Two-Faced Foreign Policy
• Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Feb. 5 Primary
• Giuliani Pursues Low-Key Campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire

JOE BIDEN

• Biden, Richardson Liken Pakistan Unrest to Iran Crisis
• Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Lays Down Line on Waterboarding For Michael Mukasey
• Sen. Joe Biden Calls Administration 'Phonies' on Iraq Withdrawal Remarks
• Biden: Petraeus is Dead Wrong on Iraq
• Son of Democratic Presidential Hopeful, War Critic Joe Biden Heads to Iraq
• Joe Biden Says Democrats Have Been Too Fearful to Discuss Religion
• White House Contender Joe Biden Hopes His Iraq Plan Will Win Over Voters
• Biden: We're Going to Shove Bush Veto Down His Throat
• Senator Joe Biden Launches Online Petition Drive to Rally Support for Iraq Resolution
• Sen. Joe Biden Calls Iranian Leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 'Madman'
• Senator Joe Biden Expresses Regret Over Barack Obama Comments
• Eye on '08: Biden Stumbles Out of the Gate With Backfiring Shots at Dem Rivals
• Biden Enters 2008 Presidential Race
• Biden Counts on Experience to Propel 2008 Presidential Bid

HILLARY CLINTON

• Clinton Campaign Accused for the Second Time of Planting a Question at a Public Appearance
• Ohio Gov. Strickland Endorses Clinton; She Says 'Road to W.H. Goes Through Ohio'
• Tom DeLay Says Clinton Will Win Unless GOP Gets Its Act Together
• Bad Tip -- Hillary Clinton Entourage Paid Waitress For Service
• Sex Assault Accuser Lobs Fresh Charges At Clinton Duo
• Bill Clinton Casts Glow Over Wife's Presidential Campaign
• Bill Clinton Says Debate Made Other Democrats Vulnerable to Swift Boat-Type Ad
• Barack Obama Sees Opening to Overtake Clinton in Iowa, 'Statistically Tied' in New Poll
• Reporter's Notebook: The Gender Divide on Clinton
• Clinton Charges Through Iowa, Bill Clinton Likens Attacks on Hillary to 'Swift Boat' Ads
• Clinton Now Says Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Depends on the State
• Clinton Donor From Texas Accused of Impersonating a Lawyer
• Bill Clinton Defends Wife on Illegal Immigrant Issue
• Hillary Clinton Depicts Global Warming Challenge as Money Making Opportunity
• Hillary Clinton Claims Health Care Work as First Lady Being Misrepresented

CHRISTOPHER DODD

• Chris Dodd Berates Hillary Clinton for Using Health Care Failure as Lesson in 'Personal Growth'
• Sen. Chris Dodd's Book Revisits His Father's Lessons in a Context of Iraq
• Dodd Would Throw Out Cuba Embargo as President
• Chris Dodd Plans Tour With Firefighters After Key Campaign Endorsement
• Firefighters' Union to Give Chis Dodd the Nod
• Sen. Dodd Urges Federal Reserve to Prevent Credit Crisis From Disrupting Economy
• Dodd Offers Universal Health Care Plan Matching Those Given to Federal Workers
• Singer Paul Simon Joins White House Hopeful Dodd on Iowa Campaign Trail
• Democratic White House Hopeful Dodd Searches for Support in New Hampshire, Iowa
• Richardson, Dodd to Debate in Spanish
• Transcript: Sen. Chris Dodd on 'FOX News Sunday'
• Sen. Christopher Dodd Aims to Win Support From Iowa and New Hampshire Voters
• Sen. Christopher Dodd Announces Bid for President

JOHN EDWARDS

• Edwards Wins Support of Ben and Jerry's Co-Founder
• John Edwards Offers Alternative to New York Illegal Immigrant Licensing Plan
• John Edwards Divides America By Two Public School Systems
• John Edwards Runs First Television Ad in Iowa
• John Edwards Approved to Get Federal Financing For 2008 Campaign
• John Edwards' 'Bumper Sticker' Complaint Not So Off the Mark, New Memo Shows
• John Edwards Takes Aim at Hillary Clinton Character Issues
• John Edwards Slams Clinton Administration for Signing Bad Trade Deals
• Service Employees Union Delays Endorsement, Likely Setback for John Edwards
• John Edwards Criticizes Hillary Clinton Fundraising Lunch
• John Edwards Says Cabinet Wish List Includes GOP Names
• John Edwards Slams Hillary Clinton Over Support for Special Interest Money
• John Edwards Proposes International Antiterror Organization
• John Edwards Picks Up NYC Transit Workers' Nod
• Steelworkers, Miners Unions Give Edwards Labor Day Endorsement

RUDY GIULIANI

• With Kerik Indictment, Giuliani Faces New Political Reality
• Bernard Kerik Enters 'Not Guilty' Plea in Response to Federal Corruption Charges
• Bernard Kerik Indictment Charges to be Announced Friday
• Giuliani Defends Record as Possible Kerik Indictment Looms
• Pat Robertson Endorses Rudy Giuliani For President
• Giuliani Calls for Ban on Illegal Immigrant Licenses
• Rudy Giuliani Defends Bernard Kerik's Record Amid Bribery Investigation
• Sens. Kit Bond, Norm Coleman to Endorse Rudy Giuliani
• Giuliani Calls Clinton 'Emissary' Initiative Premature
• Rudy Giuliani Uncertain What Waterboarding Is, If It Qualifies as Torture
• Report: Mob Targeted Rudy Giuliani For Hit
• Giuliani: Blind Should Be Able to Carry Guns
• With Yanks Out, Rudy Giuliani Backs Red Sox in World Series
• Giuliani Law Partner Distances Candidate From Bernard Kerik
• Giuliani Spent Big on Advertising, Third Quarter Numbers Show

MIKE GRAVEL

• Former Alaska Democratic Senator to Run for U.S. President

MIKE HUCKABEE

• Chuck Norris Endorses Mike Huckabee for President
• Transcript: Mike Huckabee on 'FOX News Sunday'
• Mike Huckabee Predicts Win in Iowa
• Huckabee: Fred Thompson Has Uphill Battle
• Transcript:Mike Huckabee on 'FOX News Sunday'
• Huckabee: Economy Threatened by Obesity Epidemic
• Sam Brownback Accuses Mike Huckabee Supporter of Anti-Catholic Comments
• Mike Huckabee Trails in '08 White House Money Race, But Wins Plenty of Arkansas Support
• Huckabee Says Thompson's Likely '08 Bid Reminds Him of 'Mighty Mouse' Candidacy
• White House Hopeful Huckabee to Skip Jimmy Carter Event Over Bush Criticism
• Huckabee Unsure If He Would Join Abortion-Rights Candidate
• Huckabee's Son Arrested With Gun at Little Rock Airport
• Republican White House Hopeful Huckabee: Gonzales 'Major Distraction' for Bush, GOP
• Republican White House Rival Huckabee Criticizes Romney's Hunting Record
• Huckabee Says Clinton Should Get Apology if Republicans Don't Take Character Issues Seriously

DUNCAN HUNTER

• Rep. Duncan Hunter Makes 2008 Presidential Bid Official
• Rep. Hunter Joins 2008 Presidential Race

DENNIS KUCINICH

• Dennis Kucinich Pushes for Cheney Impeachment Articles
• Rep. Dennis Kucinich Acknowledges UFO Sighting
• Kucinich Questions Bush's Mental Health Over World War III Comment
• Rep. Dennis Kucinich Saw UFO, Shirley MacLaine Writes
• Rep. Dennis Kucinich Stands Alone Opposed to Sept. 11 Commemoration Resolution
• Meet Democrat Dennis Kucinich's Wife: She's a New Age, Tongue-Pierced Brit
• Rep. Dennis Kucinich Says He Plans to Run for President

JOHN MCCAIN

• Sam Brownback Endorses John McCain
• John McCain Emphasizes Opposition to Mandatory Health Insurance
• McCain Tells Jewish Leaders He Favors 'Step-by-Step' Peace Process in Mideast
• John McCain Swipes at Giuliani, Says Waterboarding 'Is Torture'
• Fred Thompson Adviser Switches to John McCain's Team
• Transcript:Sen. John McCain on 'FOX News Sunday'
• Voter Urges John McCain to End Legal Immigration
• John McCain Unveils New Health Care Reform Proposal
• John McCain Decides Against Using Remarks Attacking Hillary Clinton, Citing Venue
• Jewish Groups Criticize McCain Over Christian President Remark
• John McCain Accuses Hillary Clinton of Having it 'Both Ways' on Foreign Policy
• John McCain: I Would Prefer Christian President in U.S.
• John McCain Returns to Straight-Talking Self on Campaign Trail
• McCain Goes After Rivals on Foreign Policy Experience
• McCain Suggests Physical Force to Prevent Ahmadinejad From Visiting World Trade Center Site

BARACK OBAMA

• Obama Complains About Pledge of Allegiance Photo
• Barack Obama Sees Opening to Overtake Clinton in Iowa, 'Statistically Tied' in New Poll
• Obama Appearance Delayed After Plane Lands at Wrong Iowa Airport
• Obama Unveils 'American Dream' Plan to Revamp Bankruptcy Laws, Make College Affordable
• Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama Introduces Senate Meaure Opposing Military Use Against Iran
• Barack Obama Steps Up Attacks on Hillary Clinton
• Barack Obama Accuses Hillary Clinton of Dodging Tough Questions About Social Security
• Obama Loses Longtime Democratic Fundraiser to Hillary Clinton
• Black v. Gay Politics Has Barack Obama Tied in Knots
• Oprah's Endorsement of Obama Does Little to Sway Voters
• Obama Targets Clinton's Iran Stance in Iowa Mailer
• Obama-Backing Gospel Singer Rapped for Calling Homosexuality a 'Choice'
• Barack Obama Bows Before Power of New Hampshire Secretary of State
• Lynne Cheney: Dick Cheney, Barack Obama Distant Cousins
• Barack Obama Says Voters Should Beware Hillary Clinton's Votes on War, Torture

RON PAUL

• Flush With Cash, GOP Contender Ron Paul Aims High in N.H.
• Ron Paul Airs First Ads Of Campaign in New Hampshire
• Long-Shot GOP Candidate Ron Paul Surprises With $5 Million Raised in 3rd Quarter
• White House Candidate Ron Paul Has Loyal Following Despite Poll Numbers
• Texas Congressman Ron Paul Hopes to Garner Support for Presidential Bid with Internet, Debates
• Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul Files Paperwork for 2008 Presidential Bid

BILL RICHARDSON

• Biden, Richardson Liken Pakistan Unrest to Iran Crisis
• Bill Richardson Chides Opponents For 'Negative Tone,' Launches Iowa Ad
• Bill Richardson Links Congress' Raises to Deficit Reduction
• Richardson: U.S. Troop Presence in Iraq Causing Ethnic Violence
• Bill Richardson Urges U.S. to Reach Out to Moderate Iranians
• Gov. Bill Richardson Criticizes 2008 Rivals Over Iraq War
• Gov. Bill Richardson Calls for Total Withdrawal From Iraq
• Richardson, Dodd to Debate in Spanish
• Bill Richardson: I'm a 'Recreational' Hunter
• Bill Richardson Sells Stock in Valero Energy Corp. Amid Questions
• New Mexico Governor Richardson Plans to Announce Bid for President Monday
• Bill Richardson Begins Mission in North Korea
• New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to Travel to North Korea
• Gov. Bill Richardson Says U.S. Needs to Do More to Prevent 'Nuclear 9-11'
• Political Donor to Gov. Bill Richardson to Benefit From New Mexico Project

MITT ROMNEY

• Romney Says He Will Penalize States With Sanctuary Cities, Driver's Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
• Fred Thompson Tells Mitt Romney: 'You Can't Buy South Carolina'
• Romney Stresses Family Values in Bid to Win Over South Carolina
• Moral Majority Co-Founder Paul Weyrich Backs Romney
• Romney: I'll Support Chicago Olympic Bid if Elected
• New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg Endorses Mitt Romney
• Romney Willing to Use Military Blockade or 'Bombardment' to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapon
• Baptist Pastor Retracts Endorsement of Romney
• Mitt Romney Misspeaks, Confuses Barack Obama with Usama bin Laden
• Romney Wins Conservative 'Values Voters' Straw Poll
• Mitt Romney: U.N. a Failure, U.S. Should Find Something Better
• Mitt Romney Airs New Ads Showing Tough Side on Terror
• Rudy: Romney Made 'Big Mistake' at Debate
• Mitt Romney Tells Republicans to 'Put Our Own House in Order'
• Romney Launches Iowa Radio Ad on Gay Marriage; Giuliani on Electability

TOM TANCREDO

• Rep. Tom Tancredo Won't Seek Re-election in House; Remains Presidential Candidate
• Rep. Tancredo to Retire From House at End of Next Term
• Tancredo Bets Presidential Candidacy on World Series Outcome
• Tancredo: Time to End Katrina ‘Gravy Train’
• Rep. Tancredo Offers D.C. Vacation for Votes in Iowa Straw Poll
• GOP White House Hopeful Tancredo to Target Republicans on Immigration
• Colorado Congressman Tancredo Announces White House Campaign

FRED THOMPSON

• Thompson Proposes Reducing Benefits to Future Retirees in Social Security Proposal
• Fred Thompson Tells Mitt Romney: 'You Can't Buy South Carolina'
• Thompson to Begin Airing Ads in Iowa, Seeking to Challenge Romney
• Fred Thompson Aide Resigns Post After Drug-Dealing History Exposed
• Fred Thompson Defends Anti-Abortion Record in New Hampshire
• Fred Thompson Defends Campaign Adviser With Criminal Record
• Thompson to File Monday for New Hampshire Primary
• Fred Thompson Criticizes Rudy Giuliani During Speech Delivered in New York City
• Fred Thompson to Face 1st Debate For White House Run
• Jeri Thompson Rejects 'Trophy Wife' Claims
• Fred Thompson Caught Unawares About Everglades Oil Drilling Debate
• Fred Thompson Blames Hillary Clinton for Confusion Over Cuba Remarks
• Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney Tangle in Web Site Flap
• Fred Thompson Says Bin Laden Should be Caught, Killed, But Receive Due Process
• Thompson Tours Traditional Democratic Route in New Hampshire Visit

OCT. 21, 2007 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE ON FOX NEWS CHANNEL

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  The Real Conservative?

  GOP candidates duke it out at Florida debate over who has the credentials to win the base
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  GOP Jabs, Left and Right

  Republican presidential candidates agree on most liberal contender for White House: Hillary Clinton

SEPT. 5, 2007, REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE ON FOX NEWS CHANNEL

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  Absent Contestant

  GOP candidates tease Fred Thompson for missing the debate
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  Sanctuary Cities, Pt. 1

  2008 White House candidates debate illegal immigration reforms
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  Sanctuary Cities, Pt. 2

  2008 White House candidates debate illegal immigration reforms
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  Family First

  Candidates discuss family values, abortion and Sen. Larry Craig
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  Arming Americans

  Candidates argue whether tragedies can be averted by allowing people to carry guns
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  Social Experiment?

  Candidates argue over constitutional amendment banning gay marriage
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  National Security

  Which GOP candidate has the leadership skills needed to be the next president?
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  Support Phase

  Candidates debate the role of U.S. troops in Iraq
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  Preventive Attacks

  White House candidates discuss the limits of presidential powers and the War on Terror
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  Pork Barrel Bills

  Candidates debate the affects of increasing taxes
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  Private Life

  Fr. Mayor Rudy Giuliani defends his family values
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  Variety of Circumstances

  The candidates respond to various scenarios concerning Iran
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  Voter Reaction

  Pollster Frank Luntz surveys Republican primary voters who watched New Hampshire debate
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  GOP Debate Injects Life

  Republican presidential nominating contest takes on new shape with additional candidate, fresh life in suffering campaign

SAM BROWNBACK -- CANDIDATE WITHDREW ON OCT. 19, 2007

• Sen. Sam Brownback Bows out of Republican Presidential Race
• Republican Sam Brownback to Leave Race for Presidency, Sources Say
• Sam Brownback Accuses Mike Huckabee Supporter of Anti-Catholic Comments
• Sen. Brownback: If Troops Leave Iraq Now, They Will Have to Return Later
• Aide to Sam Brownback Reprimanded Over Anti-Mormon E-Mail
• Sam Brownback Goes on the Road in Iowa
• Brownback to Compete in Iowa Straw Poll
• Transcript: Sen. Sam Brownback on 'FOX News Sunday'

TOMMY THOMPSON -- CANDIDATE WITHDREW ON AUG. 12, 2007

• Republican Presidential Candidate Tommy Thompson Explains Gay Rights Remark
• Republican Tommy Thompson Makes First Official '08 Campaign Stop, Focuses on Iraq

JIM GILMORE -- CANDIDATE WITHDREW ON JULY 14, 2007

• Detached Retina Forces Jim Gilmore Off Campaign Trail
• Gilmore Declares Presidential Candidacy in Online Announcement
• Former Virginia Gov. Gilmore to Explore Presidential Bid

TOM VILSACK -- CANDIDATE WITHDREW ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007

• Fmr. Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack To Drop '08 Bid
• Letter Offers Vilsack Help in Finding His Birth Mother
• Iowa Gov. Vilsack Announces 2008 Presidential Bid
• Gov. Vilsack Faces Challengers on Home Turf for President
• Iowa Gov. Vilsack to Launch Presidential Campaign

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