Take The City And Run

Washington Post: Va.’s Two Warners May Be Headed for Rematch:
Former Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner is being courted by national Democrats to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by John W. Warner (R-Va.) and is seriously considering the 2008 challenge, several Capitol Hill and state sources said.
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John Warner, who just turned 80 […]

Washington Post: Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds
The opening stages of the campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination have produced a noticeable shift in sentiment among African American voters, who little more than a month ago heavily supported Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton but now favor the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama.

The article also […]

From The Caucus:
Former President Bill Clinton isn’t the only man in Mrs. Clinton’s life who could pose a political liability. A new court case has revealed that one of her brothers, Tony Rodham, received money from a couple that Mr. Clinton pardoned.

Tapped has a good summing up of the compromises Giuliani is likely to make with the right if he manages to become president:
But in the end, the entirety of the case for Rudy’s moderation comes on social issues and gun control. He’s “pro-choice,” moderate on gays, and anti-gun. But does anyone who’s viewed his record […]

So, the gist of this seems to be that Joe Bruno is upset that David Grandeau, “the executive director of the soon-to-expire state lobbying commission and a onetime F.O.B. (Friend of Bruno),” has made attempts to actually do his job. Well, no, that’s not entirely fair. Bruno is likely more upset by the fact that […]

Virginia Senator John Warner will endorse John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination. The way he’s been trailing Giuliani in the polls of late, endorsements might be what help McCain stay afloat through the nomination process.
via The Caucus

One of the latest Zogby polls shows some pretty interesting things:
Giuliani 47%, Clinton 40%
Giuliani 40%, Obama 46%
Giuliani 46%, Edwards 40%
McCain 47%, Clinton 39%
McCain 40%, Obama 44%
McCain 47%, Edwards 38%
Romney 35%, Clinton 45%
Romney 29%, Obama 51%
Romney 32%, Edwards 47%
So, basically, in hypothetical general election match-ups of the top tier contenders:
All Democrats are […]

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2. Radiohead - OK Computer
3. Portishead - Portishead
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5. Built To Spill - Perfect From Now On
6. Pavement - Brighten The Corners
7. Spiritualized - Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
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3. Björk - Post
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6. Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters
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9. Stubborn All-Stars - Open Season
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5. The Breeders - Last Splash
6. Frank Black - Frank Black
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