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This Week: Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said he hopes Michigan, Florida situation doesn't have to go to the credentials committee, calls it a "disgrace" the Obama campaign thinks he should be the nominee because he's won the popular vote. Said key is to let the parties run a Michigan, Florida re-vote because it's too late for the states, said Bosnia flap is "not an issue for people that are struggling with real things." On "dream ticket" idea, Rendell says "I would love that," but said he wasn't speaking for Clinton.

Sen. Kerry said Clinton has every right to stay in, but "the sooner we resolve this the better." Said Clinton camp "keeps shifting the bar" on what success is. He urged supers to come forward and endorse "well before the first of July" so it can end. Called her health care plan a "non-starter" in the Senate because it has a mandate.

Sen. Lieberman discussed why he flipped from supporting Democrats to McCain in this election, saying Democratic Party isn't what it used to be in 2000. Thinks he will be most bipartisan of the three. Added "I don't agree with him on everything, but I agree with him on the important things."
Read transcript of all three interviews here.

Face the Nation: Richardson said he doesn't agree with people calling on Clinton to drop out, but added that Obama is reaching a stage where his lead is "insurmountable." Said once the next 10 contests are over, nominee should be resolved. Asked about Carville sticking by his Judas statement he said he's not going to "stoop to Carville's level," adding "I barely know the guy." Said his loyalty is to Bill Clinton, not his wife.

Philly Mayor Nutter stayed on campaign message, deflecting questions on the "dream ticket" and Wright -- saying they are matters for the voters or candidates to debate -- but said Wright's comments were "very damning."

Democratic strategist Trippi said it was very smart of the Obama campaign to back off the calls for Clinton to drop out, thinks that Clinton campaign may fold if she loses one of the May 6 primaries.

Fox News Sunday: Sens. Lindsey Graham, Jack Reed promote their respective sides when it comes to Iraq. Graham says McCain will be clear on his plan for Iraq, won't be about politics and touted recent success, while Reed disagreed, said voters would make their own decision. Read transcript here.

Tenn. Gov. Bredesen reiterated thoughts that Democratic division is "hurting us tremendously," said he's reached out to both campaigns about his superdelegate convention idea and they are "interested" and "intrigued." Said Democrats pressuring Clinton to drop out "doesn't have the right feel to me" and nominee decision needs to be seen as fair.

Meet the Press: In extensive interview with CIA Director Hayden he remained confident about Iraq progress, said it's still going to take years to resolve things there. Thinks Afghanistan-Pakistan border is where Osama bin Laden is. Also discussed waterboarding, past mistakes. Read transcript here. Watch netcast of interview here.

Late Edition: Referring to Leahy's comments, Carville said Obama strategy is to find "old white guys" to call on her to get out of the race but said it won't help him in Pennsylvania. Repeatedly said he doesn't think campaign has been negative, calling it "powder puff stuff" compared to what Republicans will bring in the general.

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