In the Headlines

"Turnout Boost Could Favor Obama" (Mike Dorning, Chicago Tribune) - Barack Obama could make major gains in at least nine states the Democratic ticket lost in 2004 if he can achieve a relatively modest increase in turnout among young and African-American voters, a Tribune analysis of voting data suggests.

"McCain calls for energy-efficient government" (Glen Johnson, AP) - Republican John McCain said Tuesday the federal government should practice the energy efficiency he preaches, pledging as president to switch official vehicles to green technologies and do the same for office buildings.

"Evangelical Leader Attacks Obama on Religious Views" (Larry Rohter, New York Times) - Just days after Senator Barack Obama met quietly with religious leaders, including the son of the Rev. Billy Graham, another of the evangelical movement's most prominent names, James C. Dobson, has sharply attacked Mr. Obama, accusing him of having "a fruitcake interpretation of the Constitution" and twisting the meaning of both the Old and New Testaments.

"Obama's aim: 14 Bush states and local races" (Ben Smith, The Politico) - Barack Obama will focus his resources largely in 14 states George W. Bush won in 2004, his chief field operative said Tuesday, hoping to score upsets in places like Virginia, Indiana, and Georgia.

From the Morning Shows

Today - Lisa Caputo, Hillary Clinton adviser, on why Bill Clinton has not been more outspoken in supporting Obama as the party's nominee: "I think he's waiting to be asked to do something for this campaign. It is up to the nominee and it's their choice how they want to use the former president."

From Late Night

David Letterman:

(Greg Bobrinskoy contributed to the Morning Report.)