Monday open thread
Had a busy afternoon, ya’ll. Will be back later tonight to catch up.
RIP, Rep. Tom Lantos
Rep. Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo, San Francisco), who served 14 2-year terms in Congress, passed away today due to complications from cancer, according to his official website. He was 80 years old, and a survivor of the Holocaust.
Marine Sgt. smacks down Code Pink
Having a sluggish Monday morning so far? This battle cry against the anti-military Code Pinkoid types, written by Iraq combat veteran Sgt. Seth Conner – who fought in the Battle of Fallujah, should get your motor runnin’. This is the kind of verbal caffeine we can all dig. \:d/
Taking bets: Which candidate will His Royal Phoniness endorse?
The day after Obama’s big weekend victories in LA, WA, NE, ME and the Virgin Islands comes word (via Memeo) that both he and La Clinton are desperately seeking the endorsement of twice-failed candidate for president John Edwards:
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: