RUSSERT'S LOWEST MOMENT (AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT)  —  I discussed this in the live debate blog.  But I think it's worth going back and watching Russert's run of shame here.  I would say it was borderline to bring up the issue of Farrakhan at all.  But perhaps since it's getting some media play …

Hillary's Winning Ways Have Turned Into Whining Ways  —  Last week, Hillary Clinton waited until well into her debate with Barack Obama to utter the line of the night that cost her the debate.  She had a scripted line to use about Barack Obama's change as being something you can Xerox, which fell flat and drew boos from the audience.

McCain has edge over Democrats  —  The GOP candidate is rated ‘strongest leader.’ The survey also shows Obama has a six-point lead over Clinton.  —  WASHINGTON — As he emerges from a sometimes- bitter primary campaign, presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain poses …

How Do We Defeat Tim Russert?  —  The country wants change.  They want Washington to stop all the partisan bickering and they want a different tone.  They want their government to be serious and deal with real problems.  —  Can someone please explain to me how that can possibly happen until something …

Now on the Campaign Trail, a Reined-In Bill Clinton  —  LANCASTER, Ohio — The long campaign has taken some of the fight out of the Big Dog.  —  Bill Clinton is dutifully traveling from state to state and small town to small town on behalf of his wife's presidential candidacy.

Comcast Blocking: First the Internet — Now the Public  —  There was huge turnout at today's public hearing in Boston on the future of the Internet.  Hundreds of concerned citizens arrived to speak out on the importance of an open Internet.  Many took the day off from work …

GOP Halts Effort to Retrieve White House E-Mails  —  After promising last year to search its computers for tens of thousands of e-mails sent by White House officials, the Republican National Committee has informed a House committee that it no longer plans to retrieve the communications …

How to Beat Obama (Maybe)  —  Republicans owe Hillary our gratitude.  She has road-tested several versions of attacks on Obama that don't work.  Obviously, and first, don't come out against change and hope — the perennial themes of successful election campaigns.

Upset Sends Democrat to Albany  —  ALBANY — In a major victory for Gov. Eliot Spitzer and his party, a Democratic assemblyman won a stunning upset in a State Senate election on Tuesday in a district that has been in Republican hands for a century.  —  The win reduces the Republicans' majority …

Boehner tells GOP to get off ‘dead asses’  —  House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) challenged Republicans on Tuesday to get off their “dead asses” and start raising money for the National Republican Congressional Committee.  —  And the Republican leader wasn't the only lawmaker berating …

Clinton aide: She and Obama could be running mates  —  MADISON, Wis. — The national chairman of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign says she could end up on the same ticket with rival Barack Obama.  —  Terry McAuliffe told a business group in Madison on Tuesday it “sure is” …

Loans Could Paint McCain Into Corner  —  Sen. John McCain's campaign and a Bethesda bank strongly defended $4 million in loans yesterday, as Democrats questioned their legality and said that the way they were secured requires the Arizona Republican to abide by federal spending restrictions.