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6:50 PM ET, June 4, 2008

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Jonathan Freedland / Guardian:
Carter tells Obama: don't pick Clinton  —  Barack Obama should not pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential nominee, former president Jimmy Carter has told the Guardian.  —  “I think it would be the worst mistake that could be made,” said Carter.  “That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates.”
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Hilary Rosen / The Huffington Post:
I Am Not a Bargaining Chip, I Am a Democrat  —  Senator Clinton's speech last night was a justifiably proud recitation of her accomplishments over the course of this campaign, but it did not end right.  She didn't do what she should have done.  As hard and as painful as it might have been …
Greg Wallace / Political Radar:
Rangel: Clinton should get on with it  —  ABC News' Kate Snow Reports: One of Hillary Clinton's most loyal backers on Capitol Hill is voicing frustration about the position she has put her supporters in.  —  In an interview with ABC News, Rep. Charles Rangel said he thinks it is time for Clinton …
Discussion: Balloon Juice and AMERICAblog
Dan Balz / The Trail:
Clinton's Vice Presidential Campaign  —  Hillary Clinton is “absolutely ready” to discuss the vice presidency with Barack Obama and has authorized supporters to encourage Obama to pick her if he feels that will help unify the party and help Democrats win the White House, according to Robert Johnson …
ABCNEWS:
Clinton Will Drop Out of Presidential Race  —  Barack Obama Captures Nomination After Intense Democratic Fight  —  It's over.  —  Sen. Hillary Clinton will drop out of the presidential race on Friday, ending her historic bid for the White House and ceding the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama, ABC News has learned.
Dana Goldstein / American Prospect:
What Hillary Did for Women  —  We don't have to wait to see how Clinton's campaign changed the role of women in politics.  From the vice presidential competition to punditry to Netroots activism, we're already seeing positive results.  —  Hillary Clinton's non-concession speech last night …
Discussion: Matthew Yglesias and Feministing
Ed OKeefe / Political Radar:
Clinton Says Goodbye to Campaign Staffers
Discussion: Boston Globe, Spin Cycle and TIME.com
CNN:
Can Obama afford to say no to Clinton?
Discussion: TalkLeft
Greg Sargent / TPM Election Central:
Hillary Ally Says She Authorized Him To Launch Campaign To Make Her Veep
Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Congressional Clinton backers mull letter to Obama
Dick Morris / Real Clear Politics:
No Ménage-à-trois for Obama
Discussion: Commentary
Chicago Tribune:
Rezko convicted of corruption  —  A federal jury today convicted developer Antoin “Tony” Rezko of corruption charges for trading on his clout as a top adviser and fundraiser to Gov. Rod Blagojevich.  —  Rezko's guilty verdict on 16 of 24 corruption counts could have broad repercussions for Blagojevich …
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Natasha Korecki / Chicago Sun Times:
Rezko found guilty on 16 charges, not guilty on 8  —  Tony Rezko — the high-flying developer and fast-food magnate who was once a major campaign fund-raiser for Gov. Blagojevich and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama and one of the governor's closest advisers — is now a convicted felon.
WBBM-TV:
Jury Finds Tony Rezko Guilty On 16 Of 24 Charges
Discussion: NewsBusters.org
The Trail:
Rezko Convicted of Influence Peddling
Discussion: Rezko Watch
Matt Lewis / TownHall Blog:
McCain's Blogger Call Gets Slightly Heated ...  I just finished up a conference call with Sen. John McCain, which became heated at times.  —  When Quin Hillyer of The Examiner noted the perception that some conservatives believe McCain has been disrespectful to them in the past …
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The Campaign Spot:   Senator John McCain: ' I admire [Obama's oratorical] …
Fox News:
McCain Calls On Obama to Join In Series of Town Hall Meetings
Discussion: NewsBusters.org
Daniel W. Reilly / The Crypt's Blogs:
Obama talks with Clinton, Lieberman  —  Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), having secured the Democratic presidential nomination, returned to the Senate for a victory lap Wednesday, telling reporters he spoke briefly with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y) and that he was confident the party will be unified in the coming months.
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HillBuzz:
What's on the Michelle Obama Rant Tape?  —  Here's what's known so far:  —  The Michelle Obama Rant Tape was filmed between June 26th - July 1st 2004 in Chicago, IL at the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Conference at Trinity United Church: specifically the Women's Event.
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Christopher Beam / Trailhead:
Pounds  —  The presidential campaign—well, one in particular …
Discussion: Balloon Juice, Slog and The Plank
Sommer Mathis / DCist:
Police to Seal Off D.C. Neighborhoods  —  Can you say Police State?  The Examiner has the scoop on a controversial new program announced today that would create so-called “Neighborhood Safety Zones” which would serve to partially seal off certain parts of the city.
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Examiner:
Lanier plans to seal off rough 'hoods in latest effort to stop wave of violence
Discussion: The Agitator
Chicago Sun Times:
St. Sabina protests Pfleger's fate  —  ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO |  Cardinal George imposes cooling-off period for firebrand priest while his parishioners turn out in droves to demand he remain at St. Sabina  —  Defiant St. Sabina parishioners demanded Cardinal Francis George reinstate …
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Chris Strohm / National Journal Online:
House Chairman Open To Republican Compromise On FISA  —  The House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat disclosed late Tuesday that he is ready to accept a Republican-brokered deal to rewrite the nation's electronic surveillance laws, signaling that a long-running congressional impasse ...  Wed.
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David Dayen / Washington Monthly:
GOOD JOB, NOW GET TO WORK.... I congratulate Barack Obama on his primary win.
Discussion: The Plank and Salon
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
She's Still Here!  —  He thought a little thing like winning would stop her?  —  Oh, Bambi.  —  Whoever said that after denial comes acceptance hadn't met the Clintons.  —  If Hillary could not have an acceptance speech, she wasn't going to have acceptance.
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
Obama Campaign Will Use Six Consulting ‘Teams’  —  Less than 24 hours after securing the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama is putting in place six teams of campaign consultants that will handle advertising, polling and direct-mail efforts for the general election campaign.
Discussion: Ben Smith's Blogs and Atlas Shrugs
 
 
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McCain and Bush on Iraq
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Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
Excitement about Obama spreads around the world
Discussion: Commentary
Gretchen Peters / ABCNEWS:
Indicted Saudi Gets $80 Million US Contract
New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Indicted: 4th District Assessor Betty Jefferson
Discussion: The Crypt's Blogs
Ali / Think Progress:
Rohrabacher: Torture At Guananamo Simply ‘Hazing Pranks From Some Fraternity’
Discussion: The Gavel
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Obama plagiarism scandal redux
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Rob Stein / Washington Post:
Report: Efforts to Reduce Teen Sex, STDs Faltering
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 Earlier Items: 
Patrick / FishBowlDC:
How The World Sees Obama's Win
Discussion: techPresident
Associated Press:
Prosecutors drop appeal of Siegelman and Scrushy sentences
Discussion: Emptywheel
Martin Kady II / The Crypt's Blogs:
Not that anyone's watching, but the Senate has shut down
Discussion: Daily Kos and Think Progress
Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Caroline Kennedy to lead Obama's veep search
Laura Beil / New York Times:
Opponents of Evolution Are Adopting New Strategy
Marc Ambinder:
Unity Watch: Pro-Clinton Group “Breaks Ranks” With Party
Discussion: Commentary and Reason Magazine
Marc Ambinder:
Clinton Supporters Offer To Help McCain