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McCain Gets New Hampshire PR Boost

John McCain is set to earn the endorsement of the Manchester Union-Leader tomorrow, CBS News has confirmed. The conservative paper"s nod is one Republican candidates have courted for decades and will undoubtedly provide McCain"s resurgent campaign a public relations boost at the very least.

Starting Gate: Let The "Fun" Begin

(AP Photo)Suddenly behind in the latest Iowa polls, Hillary Clinton is serving notice that the "fun" is about to begin. The latest Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll, one of the most respected surveys in the state, provided Barack Obama with a boost over the weekend, showing the Illinois senator with a three-point lead over Clinton among likely Democratic caucus-goers.

Huckabee Gets Biblical

From CBS News' Joy Lin, on the campaign trail with the Huckabee campaign:

Giuliani: Lack Of Choice Ruining U.S. Education System

(CBS)From CBS News' Ryan Corsaro, on the trail with the Rudy Giuliani campaign:

Romney Previews "The Speech"

(AP)From CBS News' Scott Conroy, on the campaign trail with Mitt Romney:

Starting Gate: Extreme Buyer's Remorse?

(AP)What if GOP primary voters in Iowa and South Carolina could turn back the clock to, say January of the year 2000? Would they follow their counterparts in New Hampshire and vote for John McCain?

Edwards Campaigns In Iowa, Guns No Longer Blazing

From CBS News' Aaron Lewis, on the campaign trail with John Edwards:

Dems Teaching Iowans How To Caucus, One Video At A Time

Remember that somewhat endearing/slightly awkward Hillary Clinton "how to caucus" video for Iowa voters? Well, now John Edwards has one of his own - and it's just as cheesy as its predecessor. Video: Edwards Debuts Caucus How-To

New Tancredo Spot Warns Of Illegal Immigrants "Raping Kids"

Tom Tancredo's campaign announced today that it is running a new ad, "Consequences," in Iowa. Like the previous Tancredo ad, it stresses the dangers of illegal immigration.

Starting Gate: Leap Of Faith

(GETTY)As you may have heard by now, Mitt Romney will deliver a speech tomorrow about the role of faith in America. This, of course, is a long-awaited speech coming from the only candidate in the race who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And it's one with will test the boundries of acceptance for Mormons - at least in a Republican Party in which evangelical Christians wield a lot of influence.