The Daily 2008 - Late Edition
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Full flights and foul weather are the excuses for today's late edition of the Daily 2008. So, who can we thank for this glorious extra day which comes just once every four years? Hail Caesar, who in 46 BC reorganized the Roman calendar and included the first "leap day," which has undergone some modifications over the years. On to today's top stories:
"Obama Cutting Into Clinton's Edge Among Superdelegates" (Michael Cooper and Sarah Wheaton, New York Times) The Obama campaign says it has won 39 superdelegates since Feb. 5, some former Clintonites.
"HRC Announces Best Fundraising Month Yet" (Ben Smith, The Politico) The good news for Clinton in an otherwise terrible month is that she managed to raise an astounding $35 million.
"Obama: The $50 Million Man" (Christi Parsons and Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune) This is the bad news.
"Obama Accuses McCain of Flawed Economics, Pledges Relief" (Todd Gillman, Dallas Morning News) It's just good to note that in the belly of this story reporter Gillman notes this Obama line: "If you work in this country you should not be poor." That's Obamanomics for you.
"In Texas Appearance, McCain Vows to Get bin Laden" (Aman Batheja, McClatchy Newspapers) Repeating his "to the gates of Hell" line, McCain went hard after Obama not only on national security but also NAFTA.
"State's Democratic Party Braces For Lawsuit" (Jay Root, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram) Rumors sprung up last night that aides to Clinton's campaign were looking at an "imminent" lawsuit over Texas' complicated primary system. State party officials fear that if a suit is forthcoming it could delay the March 4 primary.
"Bill Would Remove Doubt on Presidential Eligibility" (Carl Hulse, New York Times) Following up on his story yesterday, reporter Hulse notes that McCain isn't worried about any constitutional barriers to his election and even that a Democratic senator Claire McCaskill has introduced a bill that would legislate away any lingering doubt. Talk about bipartisanship.
"Race Watched Round the World" (Laurie Goering, Chicago Tribune) Citizens of the world (and a certain Tribune reporter) marvel that the United States is not as racist and sexist as previously thought. Heck, they might even want to emigrate here one day.
"Survey Finds Most Don't Think McCain Too Old For Presidency" (Jennifer Harper, Washington Times) The septuagenarian breathes a sigh of relief.
Get today's other election stories at RCP's Politics and Election page.

