Required Reading - November 2, 2009; 8:15 AM ET

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Obama Strategy on Health Care Legislation Appears to Be Paying Off New York Times | White House's hands-off strategy is working, according to White House.

Behind scenes, President Obama shepherds the health reform bill Politico | Or maybe he hasn't been so hands-off.

Conservatives take aim at leaders, Charlie Crist, other races Politico | Is NY-23 a harbinger of things to come, or just one odd contest?

Clinton Reasserts Her Role in U.S. Foreign Policy Wall Street Journal | Clinton's role becomes more prominent, but how much is she actually shaping the policy itself?

With Karzai, U.S. Faces Weak Partner in Time of War New York Times | Abdullah withdrawal, cancellation of runoff don't help Karzai gain legitimacy.

By Ben Pershing | November 2, 2009; 8:15 AM ET
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