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Later today, the DNC will officially approve the addition of NV as an early caucus state, sticking it between IA and NH. The Union Leader is not happy about the new rule that would punish NH for moving up. Hotline's John Mercurio is on the scene and will continue to provide updates all day.
So was the court ruling on the warrantless wiretapping issue a gift for the GOP? The LAT seems to think so (at least in its headline) but the story itself seems to favor the Dems on the issue (bye describing the GOP as a bit handcuffed in how it can take advantage of it). You be the judge.
Wal-Mart's attempt to gain the upper-hand politically is dealt another setback as Andrew Young chooses to step down from the retail giant after controversay remarks about Jews, Koreans and Arabs.
Mark Warner's monthlong vacation is over. He's got a busy week ahead of him, including stops in NH, OH, PA and MI.
John McCain's Friday SC schedule included a stop in Myrtle Beach where he received mostly favorable reviews but he did have some pushback on the immigration issue.
Another "all in the family" lobbying-member of Congress connection. The lawmaker at the center of this story: Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT).
Sam Brownback did the IA State Fair yesterday and promised a decision about '08 soon.
'06 SENATE RACES
CT: NYT does the official "Republicans not supporting" the GOP nominee story. Among the nuggets: Gingrich has endorsed Lieberman, McCain allowed two aides to consult with Lieberman pre-8/8 primary and Norm Coleman is quoted saying it would be good politically for the GOP if Lamont won. AR's two Dem senators are split on Lieberman. Pryor's stickin'; Lincoln's mute on the issue.
FL: Who is left in the FL GOP establishment that is supporting Katherine Harris? These folks can't run from her fast enough.
HI: The debate over debates is getting more heated as Case's camp no-shows Akaka's camp for a meeting on debate rules. Case's folks were protesting Akaka's decision to appear for just one debate.
MD: Ben Cardin's plan to get by Mfume in the Dem primary? Ignore him and focus Michael Steele.
MT: Sen. John Warner (R-VA) stumps for Conrad Burns but that doesn't stop the Virginian from tweaking the embattled GOP incumbent about the VA firefighter barb.
NV: Jack Carter distances himself from his father on Israel-Lebanon comments. Stays on side of Israel.
VA: The Washington Post weighs in with its 3rd front-page story on Allen v. Webb in less than a week. The point of this story: VA SEN may be in play.
'06 GOVERNORS RACES
AK: Trying to avoid both a loss (and an embarrassing third place finish this Tuesday), embattled Gov. Frank Murkowski went negative on both his primary foes.
CA: Remember the predictions of a conservative revolt if Arnold moved to far to the center for his re-election bid? Looks like that's not gonna happen this weekend.
IA: DGA's Bill Richardson to RGA's Mitt Romney: I'll see your $500K and raise you another $500K.
MI: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may yet be a problem for MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm as his local political feuds could hurt Nov. turnout.
PA: Lynn Swann hits the Western PA TV airwaves for the first time on Monday.
'06 HOUSE RACES
CT 04: The Hartford Courant is having a hard time finding any differences on Iraq between Shays and Farrell.
OH 18: 8 GOPers have filed for the special primary to replace Bob Ney. Frontrunner Joy Padgett does have a few serious challengers including the Dover mayor.
VA 02: There's a new way to determine whether the GOP is really nervous or just somewhat nervous about a GOP incumbent. Laura Bush seems to be on really nervous duty.
CHEW ON THIS
What if liberalism came with a twang? Actually, country music and the Democratic Party were made for each other. A country music song isn't complete until someone's dog dies and, maybe in this case, when some political party snatches defeat from victory.
We've seen candidates have children during a campaign, but ID GOV GOP frontrunner Butch Otter has upped the ante: he's gotten married.
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