The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain

Family’s Donations Raise Questions

The New York Times

Takes Lead on YouTube Hits

The Washington Times

Irks Republicans With Confusion Over Social Security Tax

Bloomberg

Pawlenty: GOP Needs to Recast Its Traditional Image

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Possible Running Mate Pawlenty Offers Ideas for Reforming Republicans

The Wall Street Journal

Obama

Hits Back, Too Softly For Some

The Washington Post

Ready to Unwind in Hawaii

Los Angeles Times

Looking for Any Signs at Bayh Meeting

The New York Times

Poll: Nearly Half Hearing Too Much

The Boston Globe

The End of Black Politics?

The New York Times

State of the Race

Have the Clintons Gotten Over It?

Time

Clinton, Obama Seek to Defuse Talk of Contested Floor Vote

The Washington Post

Poll: Trouble Signs in Obama’s Lead

Time

So Far, Little Change in Usual Campaign Nastiness

Chicago Tribune

Some Say Choice of VP Could Clinch Their Vote

The Boston Globe

More Fuel Thrown on Energy Debate

The Boston Globe