Cursor's Media Patrol - 10/31/06

President Bush 'Hits Hard at Gay Marriage,' and implores Sugar Land voters to "bring your pencil," as CQ previews an epic collison between 'The Battering Ram and the Bulwark.'

Charlie Cook sees 'No Ebb in the Wave,' but if the Republicans lose, it's argued, "it won't be because Democrats got their [act] together." Plus: A 'Wild Ride' ahead.

Seeing the Forest reviews "regulatory takings" proposals, which could put 'A Hog Farm Next Door To Your House' -- are they 'The Sleeper Issue of the 2006 Election?'

With President Bush's characterization of "the Democrat approach" echoing on CNN, David Gergen tells Larry King that a GOP victory would lead to "some type of escalation in Iraq to get this finished."

Activist Judges! A Salon/CIR investigation finds that 'dozens of federal judges gave contributions to President Bush and top Republicans who helped place them on the bench.'

As 'Antichrist buzz' prompts denials from the campaign of Congressional candidate Michelle Bachman, there's a "bad moon rising" in Colorado.

"Reliable reporting on dead-voter stories" is said to be "frighteningly rare," and 'Halloween Without End' is celebrated.