Bill Clinton: Obama ‘Literally Not Part of Any of the Good Things’ From the 1990s  —  ABC News' Sarah Amos reports that former President Bill Clinton — despite myriad promises he would stop assailing his wife's opponent given how it has backfired on her — upped his harsh attacks today in Tyler, Texas.

Obama would seek McCain deal  —  Asked about public financing, he tells reporters in Milwaukee, “If I am the nominee, then I will make sure our people talk to John McCain's people to make sure we abide by the same rules.”  —  That's not exactly a promise to reach agreement …

The Ignorance Of The Right  —  Here's Victor Davis Hanson: … Now the reason I balk at this is that I actually sat through a long Obama speech on taxes last year in Washington.  I couldn't get through the details there were so many.  It bored the pants off me.

It's Not You, It's Me  —  LETTER FROM A YOUNG, HIP, CYNICAL FORMER OBAMAMANIAC.  —  Dear Barack:  —  I know it's kind of lame to break up with you on Valentine's Day.  And on the Internet to boot.  But it's also kind of ironic.  And that's what I need to tell you.

Democrats Look for Way to Avoid Convention Rift  —  Former Vice President Al Gore and a number of other senior Democrats plan to remain neutral for now in the presidential race in part to keep open the option to broker a peaceful resolution to what they fear could be a bitterly divided convention, party officials and aides said Friday.

Most Shocking Video Ever: 12 Year Old Taliban Boy Beheads Man (Uncensored Version)  —  Some time back we brought you news that the Taliban had reached new lows and were now circulating a propaganda video, produced by the Taliban themselves, showing a 12 year old boy beheading a hostage.

BAGHDAD IS SAVED—Iraqis Celebrate Surge Anniversary!!  —  Today is the one year anniversary of the launch of operation ‘Rule of Law’ or the ‘Surge’ as we know it.  Iraqis are celebrating all over Iraq and especially in Baghdad for this occasion.  Military parades were held in Baghdad …

Government Accountability Chief Resigns  —  One of government's chief internal watchdogs resigned yesterday, as Comptroller General David M. Walker, an outspoken gadfly and frequent witness on Capitol Hill, announced his plans to lead a new foundation focused on U.S. fiscal responsibility.

1,000 Words: Supporting the Troop, Lefty Style  —  If a picture is worth a thousand words, what does this picture say about Code Pink taken at the site of the Berkeley Marine Corps protest?  —  It reads “Support U.S. deserters and Mutineers” and “Support the Iraqi resistance!”  Iraqi resistance?

Pelosi: Don't overrule the voters  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who may be the most super delegate of all as chair of the Democratic national convention in Denver — gave an interview with Bloomberg TV's Al Hunt in which she laid down the law for super delegates:  —  Don't veto the people's choice.

Obama's Texas Dilemna  —  The Washington Post lays out the problems for Obama in Texas.  Shorter version: He still suffers from a lack of support in the Hispanic community.  —  It begins with John McCain, who does have Hispanic support in Texas: … On to Hillary: [More...] … Back to Texas:

China Didn't Check Drug Supplier, Files Show  —  A Chinese factory that supplies much of the active ingredient for a brand of a blood thinner that has been linked to four deaths in the United States is not certified by China's drug regulators to make pharmaceutical products, according to records and interviews.

The $57.7 million mayoral mistake  —  Well, it was only a matter of time.  —  There is intense anger over Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's decision to halt planned urban exercises in Downtown Toledo by the U.S. Marines — and the horrible way in which he implemented his decision …

Bush Says Congress Putting US in Danger  —  WASHINGTON — With a government eavesdropping law about to expire, Washington is awash in accusations over who's to blame.  President Bush said Friday that “our country is in more danger of an attack” because of Congress' failure to adopt a Senate bill …