Spotlight
Girl, Interrupted
Everyone, it seems, wants this race to end, especially the nation's TV anchors and newspapers, many of which weighed in this a.m. w/calls for HRC to quit. But no one, it seems, wants to take responsibility for it. Despite a few defections 5/7 and Feinstein's call for an HRC game plan, most superdels seem unwilling to break until at least 6/3. What could change their minds? Or hers?
Another Shoe Dropping: Is there any chance that there's something that hasn't been revealed that could sink Obama? Perhaps. But if the HRC camp were to drop it, wouldn't they have done so by now? As for Jeremiah Wright, even if he decided to go on a nat'l speaking tour, the evidence from IN/NC was that it won't push many of those Obama supporters to her.
Money Troubles: HRC's $1M DC fundraiser last p.m. in DC was a nice morale boost, esp. for women voters. But that doesn't buy much. And just how many more $1M/a-day days can she realistically expect? If the coffers are dry, how many staffers are willing to forgo 6 wks of pay, esp. as the media's "she can't win" narrative continues? Will Obama ultimately step in with a cash reward for her withdrawal?
Quote of the Day
"Senator Clinton has had worse days."
— Clinton comm. dir. Howard Wolfson, "Morning Joe," MSNBC, 5/8.
Top News
Drip, Drip
Another HRC superdel switches as Obama goes up to the Hill to woo some more.
One Step Forward ...
MI submits its plan, but neither HRC nor Obama sound very enthusiastic. Oh, and Jimmy Carter thinks they shouldn't be seated at all.
Benedict Steve?
Merkley up w/new OR SEN ad accusing Novick of insulting fellow Dems, inc. HRC and Obama. Anyone ever heard of a “traitress”?
Land-ing Some Love
McCain has a big $ night in NYC, while his human trafficking speech rings Richard Land's “bells.”
Another For The Road?
Rep. Fossella admits he fathered a child w/a woman not his wife. Any chance he's still running for re-election?
Contents Thu. May 8, 2008
Today's Frontpage
- THE FIELD: Straight Into The Great Divide
- FLOR-IGAN: Deal Or No Deal?
- SUPERDELEGATES: "Dead Armadillo" Cliche Alert
- CLINTON: Dire Straits
- OBAMA: I Want A Commitment
White House 2008 -- The Democrats
- THE FIELD: Map Quest
- INDIANA (5/6 PRIMARY): Only Fools Rush In
- NORTH CAROLINA (5/6 PRIMARY): Sh-Sh-Sh-Shattered
- GALLUP: The Calm Before
- WEST VIRGINIA (5/13 PRIMARY): Need (gasp) Oxygen
- KENTUCKY (5/20 PRIMARY): Personally Delivered Message ... Via The Airwaves
- OREGON (5/20 PRIMARY): Wright Time To Send Them In
- MONTANA (6/3 PRIMARY): Not Even A Little Intimidated?
- CONVOS: Protesters Gone Wild
- GALLUP: Slip And Sliding
- 2008 SCHEDULES: Live The Adventure! Survive The Trail!
White House 2008 -- Other Updates
- MASSACHUSETTS: Obviously, He's Not Listening To Enough Obama's Conference Calls
- NEBRASKA: Didn't Lex Luthor Run The Same Ad In "Smallville"?
- NEW JERSEY: Video Didn't Kill The Radio Debate
- OREGON: Ready To Name Names
Senate 2008
- INDIANA: Jim And Jill Went Up The Hill To Fetch A Nomination
- NEW HAMPSHIRE: One Pol Who Really Knows How To Deliver
- NORTH CAROLINA: A Pat On The Back
Governor 2008
- BUSH: Hips Don't Lie
- FOSSELLA: For Immediate Release, I'm The Baby Daddy
- SANDERS: The Lawn Ranger
- KILPATRICK: Has A Spokesperson With Too Much Time On Her Hands
- MCGREEVEYS: Trial And Error
- DODDS: Why Didn't Anyone Think Of This Earlier?
- PRESS PASS: Again, Supporting Policies Of Cut And Run
- NEWS BAZAAR: Mmmmm, Gratuitous Identity Politics
People
??? Overlooked ???
Shrinking Apple
From '95 to '07, the Dem lead in NY House seats rose from 17-14 to 23-6, and only 3 of those 6 GOPers won more than 52% in '06: John McHugh (63%), Vito Fossella (57%) and Peter King (56%).
