Democratic candidates
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Democratic presidential hopefuls stand on the stage before the Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate.

Talk About It:
New York Times: What if Iowa Settles Nothing for Democrats? — "What if at the end of Thursday, the three leading Democrats — John Edwards, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama — are separated by a percentage point, or even less, leaving no one with the clear right of delivering a victory speech, or the burden of conceding? A number of polls going into the finals days that of have suggested that after all of this, the Democratic caucus on Thursday night will end up more or less as a tie."

Can any of the front-runners survive a third place finish? Who are you pulling for and why?

Nation:
AP: Bush Signs Sudan Divestment Bill

Washington Post: Newark's Revival: It's No JokeThe Kansas City Star: Race Emerges As Death Penalty Issue

L.A. Times: Activist Fails to Rally Blacks on Immigration Issue

The Mercury News: Arrests Lacking at Black Muslim Bakery

People:
Boston Globe: After Soaring Entry, Mixed First Year for Deval Patrick

AP: Chelsea Clinton Guards Her Words

Washington Post: Obama Tries New Tactics To Get Out Vote in Iowa

AP: Blues Vocalist 'Weepin' Willie Robinson Dies

World:
Detroit Free Press: Bhutto's Son to Lead Party | New Questions Arise

New York Times: Disputed Vote Plunges Kenya Into Bloodshed

AP: Sydney Kicks Off Global New Year Celebrations

Arts & Culture:
AP: 'Baldwin's Harlem' Focuses on Harlem Life

Dallas Morning News: 'Great Debaters' Sparks Wiley College's Hopes

Op-Ed:
George Will: Obama Transcends Racial Confinements