The Hill Articles: May 19, 2008

Sources: Rep. Fossella will not seek reelection Primary spotlight shifts Sen. Obama’s backers see dream ticket as nightmare Rep. Boehner backtracks on ’08 prediction Stars line up for Freddie, Fannie deal Polar bears, canaries, coal mines, donkeys: Analyzing the GOP prospects in 2008 Wrapped Around the Axle The McCain Attack Machine Senate Republicans weigh their options on war-spending debate Kennedy receives Bush Well-wishes Murtha not high on bill’s prospects With primary win close, Obama faces risks of declaring himself the victor Weyant’s World: May 20, 2008 State by State DAY’S END ROUNDUP Some blame Lott for tough GOP defeat in Mississippi Veterans’ groups pushing for more predictable VA funding Warner-Lieberman bill could raise gas prices Obama: Iran Is a Grave Threat Because of Bush Policy Bottom Line Balancing act Rural Voters, Cool to Candidates, Prefer Clinton to Obama against McCain Obama Supporters Celebrating ‘Unofficial Coronation’ Tuesday Picking campaign chiefs Working nearly 5 months to pay for annual cost of gov’t Chelsea Clinton for president Sacrificed for an image Befriending the fallen Obama camp mixes up Waxman and Wexler Banking Committee to Question HUD Nominee Dem Divisions & Unity White House Accuses NBC of ‘Deceitful Editing’ Rep. Walz: Neighbor’s Home Foreclosed Report: Superdelegates Said No to $1 Million from Clinton Donor Reid gives no guarantees on judicial confirmations White House takes swipe at NBC News Rasmussen: Americans Trust McCain to Win War, Obama to Bring Troops Home Dem memo: White House nixed California’s EPA waiver N.Y. Sun: Lieberman A ‘Fabulous Running Mate’ For McCain Rove Projects Clinton Stronger Than Obama vs. McCain A More Humble Mr. Williams Letter to Sen. Barack Obama Rep. Baird Looks Ahead — To 2025 Siegelman: White House Led Prosecutions ‘Will Make Watergate Look Like Child’s Play’ The New Buzz on the GOP VP Buffett Endorses Obama Poll: Obama Takes Largest Lead Yet Over Clinton Byrd endorses Obama Clinton Camp: Obama Victory Declaration ‘A Slap In The Face’ Get Well, Sen. Kennedy: The Lion Will Roar Again Byrd Endorses Obama MIDDAY BLOG ROUNDUP Hillary: We Really Don’t Care Ethics watchdog group files complaint against Fossella McCain: Opponent would seek trillion-dollar tax hike Obama Up In Oregon, Far Behind In Kentucky Branding Politicians Man Who Laundered Money For Cunningham Sentenced Ferraro: ‘Obama Was Terribly Sexist’ Bush to hit campaign trail ‘very soon’ Kennedy gets ‘warm’ phone call from Bush Despite Obama Surge in Minn., Coleman Holds 7 Percent Edge Parade-goers Back Embattled Fossella President will sign strategic oil bill DNC Launches McCainpedia One E-mail Worth Reading Obama to GOP: ‘Lay Off My Wife’ MORNING READ Townhall.com Power Line The Huffington Post Drudge Report TalkingPointsMemo MyDD The Stump The Corner RedState Daily Kos Obama’s 75,000