Scott McClellan on the “liberal media”  —  (updated below - Update II)  —  In a minimally rational world, this extraordinary passage, from the new book by Scott McClellan, would forever slay the single most ludicrous myth in our political culture: The “Liberal Media”: … Just consider how remarkable that is.

Hillary Clinton's Swing-State Advantage  —  Clinton says her primary wins are indicative of general-election results  —  PRINCETON, NJ — In the 20 states where Hillary Clinton has claimed victory in the 2008 Democratic primary and caucus elections (winning the popular vote) …

Clinton's Letter to Superdelegates  —  The stakes in this election are so high: with two wars abroad, our economy in crisis here at home, and so many families struggling across America, the need for new leadership has never been greater.  —  At this point, we do not yet have a nominee …

Is Obama Willing To Meet Ahmadinejad, But Not Petraeus?  —  Obama spokesman Bill Burton, responding to John McCain's suggestion that both he and Obama take a trip to Iraq in the near future: … You know what is intriguingly missing from that answer?  Any indication that Obama will return to Iraq before Election Day.

Dems seek to avoid meltdown  —  Those people who believe all problems have solutions may be unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Democratic Party.  —  On Saturday, the party's Rules and Bylaws Committee will try to solve a big problem, in order to avoid a huge problem in order to prevent a train wreck.

The keffiyeh kerfuffle  —  My syndicated column today examines the keffiyeh kerfuffle with Dunkin Donuts and Rachael Ray that I noted on the blog last week.  As you'll recall, I linked to an item by LGF's Charles Johnson about the scarf she wore in a recent Dunkin' ad.

Why I've chosen to back Barack Obama  —  F or the first time in 40 years, the Oregon Democratic primary has played a pivotal role in deciding who may be our president.  In casting our votes, we Oregonians understood the seriousness of our decision.  —  As one of the superdelegates …

John Bolton to be target of citizen's arrest at Hay Festival  —  John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, faces a citizen's arrest when he addresses an audience at the Hay Festival in Wales this evening.  —  George Monbiot, the journalist and activist …

Californians support gay marriage: poll  —  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of registered Californian voters oppose changing the constitution of the most populous U.S. state to bar gays from marrying, according to poll released on Wednesday.  —  The Field Poll survey found 51 percent …

Florida court throws out DNC suit  —  (CNN) — A Florida court threw out a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Democratic Party's decision not to seat delegates from Florida — as litigants prepared to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.  —  Political consultant Victor DiMaio …

Change You'll Have to Pay For  —  Here's one “change” presidential candidate Barack Obama apparently believes in: higher prices.  Witness his letter last week urging President George W. Bush not to submit the U.S.-South Korea free-trade agreement to Congress for ratification.

MSNBC, Leaning Left And Getting Flak From Both Sides  —  MSNBC, which bills itself as “the place for politics,” is being pummeled by political practitioners.  —  “It's an organ of the Democratic National Committee,” says Steve Schmidt, a senior strategist for John McCain's campaign.