Sorry this wasn’t posted a little earlier this weekend, but here are some interesting news articles about the 2008 election.

News

A Trio of Early Contests An article in the Washington Post about the three early challenges for candidates in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
Hagel: No 2008 Plans As Independent A Washington Post article on Chuck Hagel’s plans to stay with the GOP.
Virginia May Spurn GOP in ‘08 An article in the Washington Post on how Virginia (a traditionally Republican state) may become a hotly contested state.
Hillary’s Strategist Actually five small article on Real Clear Politics. The first three are on some candidates and are entitled Hillary’s Strategist, Obama Aloof, and McCain’s Decline.
Clintons present a strong home front An article in the LA Times on Hillary’s attempt to portay her marriage in a good light.
Thompson star dims on abortion issue An LA Times article about Fred Thompson’s past leniency on abortion.

Blogs

Al Gore non-candidacy update – Top Of The Ticket presents a quick post on Gore stating that he still has no plans to run.
Longshot candidates insist they’re in it to win it – Political Radar blogs about the candidates who seem to have no chance, such as Mike Gravel and Ron Paul.
Gravel finally explains strange Web video – Political Radar carries Mike Gravel’s explanation of the ad where he throws a rock in a lake.