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On to New Hampshire ...
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After a disappointing fourth-place finish in Iowa, Rep. Dick Gephardt is expected to bow out of the race.
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Former Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern talks about the Iowa results -- and Bush adviser Karen Hughes previews tonight's State of the Union address -- on "Judy Woodruff's Inside Politics" today at 3:30 p.m. ET
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CNN's Jeanne Meserve on how most polls show Howard Dean still the man to beat.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Check out the links below to hot political stories around the country this morning.
• SECOND TIME IS NOT A CHARM: Gephardt's second bid for the White House was crushed by a surprising reversal that likely spells the political end for the Missouri Congressman.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Caucus slam-dunk looks like end for Gephardt's political career
• AND THE JOHNS HAVE IT: The two Johns (Kerry and Edwards) surged ahead of front-runner Howard Dean to first and second place finishes in the Iowa caucuses after late spurts of momentum.
The Des Moines Register: Kerry, Edwards, run 1-2; Dean down, Gephardt out
• NEXT STOP, N.H.: A big win in Iowa for Kerry, but the senator's New Hampshire campaign is aware of the battle that lies ahead in the nation's first primary.
The Union Leader: Shaheen: Kerry still faces a tough fight for New Hampshire voters
• POSITIVE PAYS OFF: Edwards' refusal to criticize his Democratic rivals and his determination to stay positive resounded with Iowa voters-- will it work in New Hampshire?
The Washington Post: Upbeat message proves to be a big positive in Iowa
• THANKS, DENNIS: An 11th-hour deal with Kucinich supporters seems to have bolstered the southern Senator's Iowa turnout.
The Des Moines Register: Kucinich deal seems to aid Edwards
• DAMAGED, BUT THE DOCTOR IS STILL IN: After a surprising third place finish in Iowa, Dean faces questions about his electability yet pushes ahead to New Hampshire.
The Washington Post: Slowed by third-place finish, questions about electability
• A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME: Despite his grassroots phenomenon, Dean's surprising weakness in Iowa sets up a whole new playing field for next week in New Hampshire.
The New York Times: Next week's primary suddenly takes on a different look
• JOE STILL CAMPING IN N.H.: Lieberman, having set up camp in Manchester instead of Des Moines, looks to next Tuesday with new hope after snagging the endorsement of the Manchester Union Leader.
The Union Leader: Lieberman sees a 'new ball game' in New Hampshire
• AND DOWN IN THE SOUTH: The general and the reverend spend MLK Day not in Iowa with the rest of the pack, but in the sunshine of South Carolina, speaking out against the Confederate flag.
The State: Clark, Sharpton speak out against rebel flag
• SOTU PREVIEW: BUSH'S TAX CUTS FOR KEEPS?: In his State of the Union address tonight, President Bush will ask Congress to make his tax cuts permanent and Democrats are crying foul.
The Washington Times: Bush wants tax cuts to stay
Compiled by Julie Hofler
