President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met today and praised Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as a "reasonable voice amongst the extremists."

NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg Independent Candidate Watch: He's no longer a Republican.

The Democratic Presidential hopefuls spent the day courting the anti-war crowd and trading jabs with each on Iraq at the Take Back America conference in DC. Video of the candidates on Iraq is on the RCP Vlog.

In other, more important news, Hillary Clinton has picked a campaign song - by Celine Dion. Lefty bloggers are none too happy about it, though apparently they do like the video spoof of the Sopranos:

Kelly O'Donnell reports Fred Thompson's announcement is coming together.

Not happy with the front-loaded primary schedule? Think there should be a longer nominating season? John McCain agrees with you.

AP: Romney finds advisors both help and hurt. Chris Cillizza has some thoughts on Romney's new ad.

The NYT's political blog, The Caucus, is tracking face time of the candidates on TV.

White House Budget Director Bob Portman has resigned to reenter politics.