–Politico story finds that Colorado and New Mexico are “up for grabs.”

–WashPost story takes detailed look at how rumors about Obama circulate in Findlay, Ohio.

–Tennessee Gov. Bredesen says his state is “tough” but “competitive” for Obama.

–Obama camp tells the NY Times that they are bullish on the South and they’ve signaled aggressiveness in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia.

–McCain campaign names a state director in Virginia.