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The SEIU “scheduled a conference call with its executive board to discuss a potential presidential endorsement tonight” (Las Vegas Sun blog).

Despite reports that Culinary Workers Local 226 will endorse Barack Obama for president tomorrow morning, “no vote has taken place yet. That’s planned for 11 pm EST tonight when the executive committee of the union’s international parent Unite Here convenes a conference call to discuss the decision” (Las Vegas Sun blog).

Supporters are rapidly beginning to file in at Romney's election night event in Bedford, NH, grabbing either foam "Mitts" or red inflatable noise makers on their way through the door (Primary Call! reporting).

EMILY's List is "absolutely not setting up a 527 to engage in the presidential primary" (Hotline sources).

Some of the polls in NH have closed and the New York Times is starting its “running commentary.” What’s their recommendation for HRC’s post-primary destination? “Home for a hot bath and a little regrouping” (“The Caucus”).

Roy Spence, an advertising executive in TX, is going to play a greater role in the HRC campaign going forward ("The Caucus").