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The Developed Consensus
Clinton probably has to win North Carolina's May 6 primary to fight on with a real chance -- but/and Obama has to win it to avoid a prolonged fight. Developing... Permalink
EASTER SIGHTINGS
With the Obama clan headed to parts unknown for some R&R, where did the Clintons have their Easter brunch, with a nice young man and Chelsea in tow? Click here to find out. Permalink
Obama: "She's Just Trying to Tear Me Down, and That's Not the Kind of Politics We've Been About"
Blames Clinton for negative turn of race, but apparently missed his own campaign manager talking about Clinton on Friday conference call, where David Plouffe said there's a "real character gap" and she has a "history of misleading voters." Plouffe also said about her: "The American people simply are not going elect someone that they believe is not being honest and trustworthy." Listen to Plouffe's words -- and tone -- here. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
On "Fox News Sunday," Richardson responded to Carville comparing him to Judas by saying he wasn’t going to “get in the gutter like that,” but it’s “typical” of many people around Clinton. Watch clip above. Also on Fox, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell challenged Richardson on Obama's electability come November, while on "This Week" Sen. Hagel explained why he never officially endorsed McCain, though he said he supports him as the nominee. Get details and full Sunday Show summaries here. Permalink
Scrutinizing McCain on Iraq
LA Times says his long-sought "surge" is working but his overall record on the war is "decidedly mixed." "If the Arizona Republican proved prescient in his calls for a military buildup, many of his other predictions and prescriptions turned out wrong." Plus: NY Times wraps up McCain's trip abroad, says he offered "soothing tones" while in Mideast, Europe this past week. Permalink
Gap Between Primaries Slowing A Nominee Choice
Philadelphia Inquirer: Party leaders want to settle on nominee, but too much time until next set of primaries and overall tightness of the race means all they can do is wait. "Until Pennsylvania holds its primary April 22, which looks at this point like a Clinton day, the nominating process spins its wheels and nerves get rubbed raw." Permalink
Obama Releases More Documents Reiterating Rezko Ties
In new set of papers released Saturday night, Chicago Tribune finds local developer and his wife listed as part of Obama's finance committee for his 2004 U.S. Senate bid. Other documents include the names of 279 national finance committee members for Obama's current presidential bid and nearly 550 past and present Senate office interns. Permalink
Politico: Pennsylvania Voters Like Familiarity
Says dynasty is not a "dirty word" in the Keystone State, where "political offices pass through generations of the same family...that forces politicians to run several times before winning." Says Clinton benefiting from demographics and "unique amber-preserved culture," helps explain why Obama has "yet to captivate the state like he has done in so many other places." Plus: Boston Globe: In face of big Clinton PA lead, Obama strategy is to maintain edge in popular vote. Permalink
McCain's Bipartisan Wingman
Politico chronicles the relationship between the presumed GOP nominee and his independent counterpart. "Lieberman, a former Democratic vice presidential nominee, has become something of a symbolic character witness meant to testify to the Arizonan’s bipartisan approach." Permalink
Pelosi's Nomination Tightrope Walk
Politico: Speaker of the House claims neutrality in the race, but many believe her actions, comments show she's leaning toward Obama. Permalink
NY Times: Obama Race Speech Fuels Some Easter Sermons
As pastors prepared to talk about the Resurrection of Christ, many said they felt compelled to point to Obama's speech and the need to rise above racism and bigotry. "Their congregants were writing and e-mailing them: some wanted to share their emotional reactions to Mr. Obama’s speech; others asked how Mr. Wright, the minister, could utter such inflammatory things from the pulpit." Permalink
If Superdelegates Rely on the Gray Lady....
Week-in-Review piece and Frank Rich column still kvelling over Obama race speech. Permalink
Home Alone
Clinton spending extended downtime at Chappaqua home -- with plenty to ponder. HALPERIN'S TAKE: Painful things she knows — or should know. Permalink
Where They Are Sunday
Clinton: Chappaqua, NY (no public events) Obama: Chicago, IL (no public events) McCain: Returns from overseas trip (no public events) Permalink
Obama-Clinton Strife
NY Daily News on the bad blood. Permalink
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