Larry Eichel

Larry Eichel, a senior writer at The Inquirer, is covering the 2008 presidential campaign. During his long career at the paper, he has been involved one way or another in the coverage of every presidential election since 1976.

Eichel has served as national political writer, political columnist, national editor and suburban editor. He also has been a foreign correspondent based in London and a national correspondent based in Los Angeles.

He is the co-author of two books and three children.

Email Larry at leichel@phillynews.com

For more news on the 2008 presidential campaign visit http://go.philly.com/Campaign2008

Presidential candidates rush to fatten coffers

With much at stake, key deadline for campaign-finance data looms.

By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

Posted 09/28/2007

WATCHUNG, N.J. - From an elegant suburban living room, with Yogi Berra at his side, Rudy Giuliani spent a half-hour Wednesday night talking via Webcast about the issues with thousands of supporters at house parties throughout the country.

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Presidential candidates are advertising early and often - 10/09/2007: Ad rates are cheaper in Iowa and New Hampshire. But, some voters say, enough!

By Larry Eichel, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

DES MOINES, Iowa - One day last week, there was a cartoon in the newspaper here about reports that Mitt Romney's political commercials had run 10,000 times already this year.
Campaign 2008 Small states, big impact in cheap ads - 10/10/2007: By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Staff Writer

DES MOINES, Iowa - One day last week, there was a cartoon in the newspaper here about reports that Mitt Romney's political commercials had run 10,000 times already this year.
In cash race, Democrats in big lead here - 10/19/2007: By Larry Eichel, Dylan Purcell and John Duchneskie, Inquirer Staff Writers

Through the first nine months of this year, more than 70 percent of the money raised in the Philadelphia area for presidential candidates has gone to Democrats.
What prominent Phila.-area figures gave candidates - 10/19/2007: By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

In political giving, some major donors cover their bets. And some don't. And individuals within the same organization support different candidates and different parties.
Phila.'s presidential debate set for Oct. 30 - 09/17/2007: By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

In the early phases of the 2008 presidential campaign, the Philadelphia area hasn't received much attention, which isn't surprising since the party nominations may be decided long before the Pennsylvania primary in April.
Uncertainty leading in race for president - 09/24/2007: The scramble for which primaries will be held when could influence the election in ways no one can predict.

By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

One of the more remarkable aspects of the 2008 presidential selection process is that no one knows when it's actually going to start.
Drexel campus will be setting for Democratic debate Oct. 30 - 09/29/2007: By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

The Philadelphia Democratic presidential debate, scheduled for Oct. 30, will take place at Drexel University. The event, part of a six-debate series sanctioned by the national Democratic Party, is to be televised by MSNBC.
Campaign 2008 Clinton growing on Iowans - 10/08/2007: The senator is gaining ground in a state where she's been a tough sell.

By Larry Eichel, Inquirer Senior Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Sitting outside a barn at the county fairgrounds late Saturday afternoon, waiting for her candidate to arrive at a Democratic barbecue, Raina Lourens was explaining the round, blue "Hillary" sticker on her dress.
The debate is on. Here. Tonight. - 10/30/2007: By Larry Eichel, INQUIRER SENIOR WRITER

Philadelphia hasn't exactly been ground zero for the presidential campaign so far this year. But it will be tonight. The occasion is a nationally televised Democratic presidential debate, and all eight of the party candidates will be in town.
Debate put Clinton on the spot - 10/30/2007: By Larry Eichel, INQUIRER SENIOR WRITER

Early and often, on Iraq, Iran and electability, Hillary Rodham Clinton was sharply criticized by her rivals during a Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night at Drexel University.