clipped from: www.telegraph.co.uk   

With just over six months before United States citizens choose their 44th president, the 2008 election is already proving to be the most fascinating and potentially one of the closest contests in living memory.

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    • Among those who will help Americans decide are the ubiquitous political pundits who help drive the national conversation and shape public opinion.

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    With the internet revolution and the growing popularity of cable television, the multitude of voices can seem be bewildering and, occasionally, deafening.

    The Daily Telegraph today unveils its list of the 50 most influential political pundits to help readers sort through whose opinions matter.
    These are the people who make voters sit up and take notice.
    They are the ones who political candidates and campaigns are constantly seeking to woo and influence