CNN's Yellin: Network execs killed critical White House stories  —  On Wednesday night, CNN's Jessica Yellin talked to Anderson Cooper about Scott McClellan's tell-all memoir and agreed with the former press secretary that White House reporters “dropped the ball” during the run-up to war.

McClellan: WH wanted him to stay silent  —  Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan, speaking out for the first time since publication of his searing memoir, told NBC's “Today” show on Thursday that he erroneously believed what President Bush was saying about the war but now is answering …

Pelosi vows to prevent fight at Dem convention  —  (05-28) 20:17 PDT San Francisco — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will step in if necessary to make sure the presidential nomination fight between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama does not reach the Democratic National Convention …

Rupert Murdoch predicts landslide for Democrats  —  CARLSBAD, California (Reuters) - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch on Wednesday predicted a Democratic landslide in the U.S. presidential election against a gloomy economic backdrop over the next 18 months.

Best Bitch Slap EVAR  —  Even Malkin has given up on Auschwitzgate, but Dan Riehl and his band of desperadoes soldier on: … Apparently, Dan-o couldn't figure out the great uncle's middle initial so that must mean he doesn't exist.  The word went out: KERNERS ARE GO!

Obama Seeks to Clarify His Disputed Comments on Diplomacy  —  WASHINGTON — With his experience and leadership credentials under sharp criticism, Senator Barack Obama and his advisers are trying to clarify what has emerged as a central tenet of his proposed foreign policy: a willingness to meet leaders of enemy nations.

Michelle Obama In Phoenix: “Fear Is A Useless Emotion”  —  stumble digg reddit del.ico.us news trust buzz up  —  Tuesday, George Bush and Michelle Obama each traversed McCain's home state of Arizona to raise money for the presidential election.  Bush headlined fundraisers for John McCain in Phoenix …

DNC Lawyers Rule Against Clinton  —  Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's prospects of persuading Democratic officials to override party rules and recognize all delegates selected in the Florida and Michigan primaries suffered a setback yesterday after lawyers for the party ruled that no more than half …

Michigan favors McCain, split on ousting Kilpatrick, poll finds  —  Survey of 600 voters finds threat to Democrats' hold on state, unless Obama teams up with Clinton.  —  Sen. John McCain is poised to challenge Democrats' 16-year hold on Michigan's presidential vote, and state voters are split …

Bush's laws will be scrutinized if I become president, Obama says  —  DENVER - Maybe it's his background teaching constitutional law.  —  If elected president, Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama said one of the first things he wants to do is ensure the constitutionality of all the laws …

Webb for Veep  —  I've been enjoying the discussion of the possibility that Barack Obama will choose James Webb as his running mate.  One small thing to add.  If Webb is chosen, it will give everyone a chance to revisit some issues that came up during Webb's rather ugly Senate race against George Allen …

Team McCain: Ready for Prime Time?  —  John McCain knows how to win small.  No other candidate in memory has done it better.  Give him a microphone, a chartered bus and some Purell, and he can take down a state with raw hustle and personality — a few corny jokes, some “straight talk” and his own heroic tale.

Marines pass out Gospel verse to Iraqi Muslims, Iraqis say  —  FALLUJAH, Iraq — At the western entrance to the Iraqi city of Fallujah Tuesday, Muamar Anad handed his residence badge to the U.S. Marines guarding the city.  They checked to be sure that he was a city resident, and when they were done …