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Perino's Short-Term Memory

Once again, the Bush Administration provides a reliable source of amusement. White House Press Secretary Dana Perino told "Fox and Friends" yesterday that she can't remember the press asking her any major questions about Iraq since December, though she admitted that recollection “might not be precise”.

Michigan, Clinton Differ on Re-Do

Michigan is planning to do a caucus, according to the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee. But Hillary Clinton is likely to object. In this US News interview, she says she won't accept a caucus in Florida or Michigan, citing unfairness to the voters of Michigan and Florida who already voted.

Computer Tech Claims that FBI has Unrestricted Access into Cell Phone Company's Records

In this wired.com blog, a computer security consultant allleges that a major wireless provider intentionally left its customer information open to the FBI's electronic surveillance program in Quantico, VA. The whistle-blower's statement draws heavy suspicion on Verizon. In true conspiracy theory style, Verizon can neither confirm or deny these claims.

Tracking the Candidates Across Texas

With the primary just two weeks away, the Democratic candidates are working hard for Texas votes. Senator Hillary Clinton has already made a tour of South Texas, while Senator Barack Obama will visit San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and possibly Corpus Christi this week.

Doing the Math on Last Weekend's Primaries

We intended to post the final delegate counts for this weekend, but we’re not quite sure which count to go with. The major news sites generally agree on the winners and losers for each state, but beyond that, everyone’s delegate count is different. (The New York Times, perhaps wisely, sticks to percentages and leaves the delegates “to be determined.”) Rather than concoct an average through some esoteric mathematical process, we suggest you take a look and decide which count you like best.

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