Campaign shake-ups in Hillaryville – PLUS: Will Obama make age an issue of this campaign? And other news
Here’s a look at what’s being reported and discussed around the ‘sphere:
Maine Democratic caucuses (UPDATE 2: CNN PROJECTS MAINE FOR OBAMA)
With O-mentum in full effect after last night’s three big wins, Democrats in Maine will be holding their caucuses this afternoon and evening to decide who gets a majority of delegates from their state. All totaled, 34 delegates are up for grabs in our nation’s most northeastern state. Bangor News reports on how the delegates will be divvied out:
“Super Saturday” (UPDATE 9: OBAMA PULLS OFF A TRIPLE PLAY, WINS ALL THREE STATES)
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John McCain picks up two big endorsements
Former candidate for president, and McCain’s ally in the Senate, Fred Thompson has officially endorsed John McCain (h/t: Memeorandum):
Joel Stein on the Obamacraze
A couple of years ago, I wrote about LA Times columnist Joel Stein’s candor about how he openly admitted that he did not support the troops, and how he encouraged others like him who did not support the war in Iraq to do the same. As you can see from the comments to that thread, Stein provoked some strong reactions.
Who will be the Mc’s veep choice?
With the Republican nomination race effectively decided after Mitt Romney’s departure from it yesterday, talk today has turned to who McCain should select for his VP running mate.