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- As the John McCain/lobbyist story plays out the focus is shifting from self-righteous denunciations of the New York Times to consideration of the issues involved and, especially, McCain's response. For instance, it turns out that he lied about one aspect of the story and he broke his usual habit of frequent press availabilities. See Josh Marshall on his habit of making obviously false categorical denials of things and go read Matt Yglesias about how this story has the potential to disrupt the chummy relationship McCain enjoys with the press. McCain's new strategy is to refuse to comment.
- It's also worth noting that McCain's campaign is almost almost entirely run by current or former male lobbyists. But don't worry, he says that his lobbyists are "honorable."
- Yet another fine moment in GOP disregard for election laws--the Indiana secretary of state puts McCain on the primary ballot despite the fact that he hasn't met the legal requirements for listing.
- There. Are. No. Plagiarists. In. The. Democratic. Primary.
- Another anonymous and racist smear email accuses Obama of anti-semitism and emboldening "World Terrorist Groups he physically resembles." Yuck.
- Clinton seems less and less likely to stay in the race if she loses on March 4.
- Ralph Nader will most likely announce his presidential run this weekend. It's like a bad dream you just keep having over and over again.
- Blacks may outnumber Latinos at the polls on March 4 in Texas.
- Finally, just for fun, an awesome song called "Viva Obama" and a probama reggaeton song. And do you dream of Hillary or Barack? Are you interested in other people's dreams about them? Well then I've got a site for you!
--Sam Boyd
