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January 5, 2008

The Jamie Lynn Business Model: A Commentary by Froma Harrop

The world knows that Jamie Lynn Spears has turned up 16 and pregnant. What makes this newsworthy is that she starred as the nice girl on "Zoey 101," a Nickelodeon show aimed at "tweens" ages 9 to 14.

January 5, 2008

New Hampshire: Obama 37% Clinton 27%

Barack Obama, fresh from his victory in Iowa, now holds a ten point lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire.

January 4, 2008

Iowa: Barack Obama Wins and There is No Longer a Frontrunner

Several weeks ago, Rasmussen Reports suggested that Hillary Clinton would remain the Democratic frontrunner following the Iowa caucuses--unless she lost by a double-digit margin.

January 4, 2008

Huckabee and McCain Big GOP Winners in Iowa

Mike Huckabee got the headlines with his victory in Iowa last night, but John McCain may end up as the biggest winner of all.

January 4, 2008

Obama Opens Lead Over Giuliani and Romney

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that Senator Barack Obama has opened a ten-percentage point victory over former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 47% to 37%.

January 4, 2008

Unaffiliated Voters Often Trust Democrats Over Republicans; Domestic Concerns Trump Foreign Policy

Voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans on most key issues, according to the latest data from a Rasmussen Reports tracking poll.

January 4, 2008

There Are No National Frontrunners

On the morning after the Iowa caucuses, the victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee have created a political world without frontrunners.

January 4, 2008

Why Iowa?: A Commentary by Susan Estrich

Why so much attention to a small state that has such a modest record in picking nominees, an even more modest record in picking presidents, and that rarely plays the decisive role of Florida, Ohio or California in the general election?

January 3, 2008

Market Update: Iowa Shakes Up the Race

Immediate reaction to the results from Iowa has shaken up both the Republican and Democratic races for the White House.

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January 3, 2008

Iowa Dems: Will Independents Lift Obama to Victory?

Tonight, Iowa Democrats expect the highest turnout ever for their state’s Presidential caucuses. A competitive race, extensive campaigning and coverage, and three top candidates that most Democrats appreciate are all contributing factors.

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January 3, 2008

All Eyes on the Hawkeye State: A Commentary by Larry Sabato

If you're from Iowa, maybe you should just stop reading right now. I don't want to spoil your big day. I have nothing against the Hawkeye State.

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January 3, 2008

Iowa GOP: Will the Huckabee Base Turn Out?

It’s finally here. After months of listening to speculation and speeches, Iowa caucus participants will finally have their chance to be heard.

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January 3, 2008

The Flawed but Useful Iowa Caucuses: A Commentary by Michelle Malkin

This much is certain on the day after the Iowa caucuses: There will be plenty of kvetching and moaning about the system. The winners will praise the Hawkeye State's voters as the wisest voters in America and celebrate the process as a shining example of democracy in action.

January 3, 2008

Hillary's Premature Triangulation: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak

Sen. Hillary Clinton faces tonight's Iowa caucuses not as the inevitable Democratic presidential nominee but seriously challenged by Sen. Barack Obama, thanks in no small part to committing a strategic error: premature triangulation.

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January 2, 2008

Los Angeles Workers More Confident in December

The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for Los Angeles climbed 2.8 points to 91.2 in December.

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January 2, 2008

San Francisco Confidence Plunges to Record Low

After rebounding in November, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco plummeted 16.7 points to a record low of 74.2.

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January 2, 2008

CA Workers' Confidence Hits Another Record Low

After hitting a record low in November, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for California workers fell another 4.7 points to 89.8 in December.

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January 2, 2008

More Expected Hiring Encourages Healthcare Workers

After last month’s dramatic drop, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers inched up 1.7 points to 91.9 in December.

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January 2, 2008

Job Security Concerns Continue to Diminish in Boston

While worker confidence was slipping in most parts of the country, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston inched up .5 points to 92 in December.

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January 2, 2008

Dallas-Ft. Worth Bucks National Trend, Worker Confidence Up

While worker confidence sunk for most of the nation in December, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas-Ft. Worth rose 6.6 points to 109.4.