- Sat. Jul 5, 2008
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WHAT'S NEWS . . .
• Barack Obama picked up superdelegate endorsements from Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) (release), SC Dem vice chair Wilber Lee Jeffcoat (release), NM add-on Laurie Weahkee (New Mexico Independent), and from CA DNC members Ed Espinoza (release) and Vernon Watkins (AP).
• Hillary Clinton's camp launched a new ad in OR, "Strongest Plan," featuring ex-Amb. Joe Wilson and ex-spy Valerie Plame ("The Page"). In WV, HRC's camp went up with "Level," highlighting her "commitment to leveling the playing field against special interests" (release).
• In NJ, John McCain said while it's "obvious" Obama doesn't share "the values or goals of Hamas," the issue remains "a legitimate topic of discussion" ("The Trail").
• In OR, Obama "talked about party unity" and kept up his criticism of McCain, making "no mention" of HRC (NBC/National Journal). Obama will also hold another FL fundraiser post-KY/OR, on 5/22 in Hollywood (Politico.com).
• "In another sign that key players" think he'll be the Dem nominee, the RNC is "using a new website and video to solicit questions that voters want Obama to answer" ("On Politics").
BY THE NUMBERS . . .
"Deposit half. Donate the other half to Nader/Gonzalez" -- Ralph Nader, on what you should do with your stimulus payment ("Political Intelligence").
WE HEAR . . .
• "We move forward with a sense of, um, continuing enthusiasm" -- HRC strategist Geoff Garin, sounding, um, enthusiastic ("Yeas & Nays").
• "All this stuff you are hearing about is an attempt to discourage you" -- Bill Clinton, telling a crowd in WV that HRC can win 80% of the vote there ("Political Radar").
• "I don't think it's possible" -- Obama supporter/Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA), on an Obama-Clinton ticket (Bloomberg TV release).
• "At this point, Barack is the presumptive nominee. Hillary can't win but something could happen that Barack could lose" -- Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), presuming (Huffington Post).
• "The Crawford gift shops have sold out of Jenna and Henry wedding mousepads. They are quite a collector's item -- and they misspell the groom's last name" ("Beltway Confidential").
HEADS UP . . .
• The Cure (Patriot Center, 8 pm).
• Illumination of the National Cathedral (FRI, SAT and SUN, dusk to midnight).
• Drive By Truckers (FRI and SAT, 9:30 Club, 9 pm).
• Learn-A-Palooza (SAT, various locations).
• D.L. Hughley (SAT, Constitution Hall, 8 pm).
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SWIZZLE STICKS
• Bill and Chelsea are struggling to find a Mother's Day gift for Hillary that can't be interpreted as a hint to drop out of the race.
• Sure, it's a big step to start calling Obama the "presumptive nominee." But at least he's not going to tell you he just wants to be friends.
• To dispute Obama's charge that he's "losing his bearings," McCain held a photo op today showing he can successfully navigate his own website. (Come on, you know your grandparents couldn't do it.)
• The Bush wedding is so exclusive, Barney and Miss Beazley are invited, but not the black sheep.
• It's not that Henry Hager is getting cold feet, but what if, the moment he says "I do," he's suddenly consumed by a desire to start righting his new father-in-law's mistakes?
• Jazz hands, jazz valves, it's all cool in today's Last Call! Cell Phone Pic of the Day. Keep them coming.
• Andrew Jackson was a prisoner of war during the Revolutionary War. We also accepted George Washington, who was captured during the French and Indian War.
• The winner is Mayrose Wegmann, and here's her Swizzle Challenge: "In HBO's acclaimed series 'The Wire,' the main character, Detective Jimmy McNulty, goes on a date with a Washington, DC, campaign operative. What is the character's name, who is the actress who plays her, and what popular DC restaurant do they go to on their date?" The 1st correct e-mailer gets to submit the next question. And thanks for all the e-mails.
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Ex-"West Wing" people.
SHOT . . .
"Obama sees end looming for Democratic race" (AFP).
. . . CHASER
"Blind man from Iowa bowls perfect game" (AP).
Nora McAlvanah, Editor
Holly Noe, Associate Editor
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