My inbox (not a perfect barometer, but not a horrible one) remains free of any negative attacks in the presidential race. I think that will hold for at least one more day.

Regarding Governor Romney’s overseas trip, events in Syria and Iraq will make his weekend trip to Israel more complex.

Meanwhile, two good companion reads: Adam Nagourney’s New York Times piece on the state of the California Republican Party and Joshua Trevino’s novella of tweets in response.