Big news this week. First, Obama won Vermont and Texas. I don't care what the traditional media says, and I don't care what Rush Limbaugh says. The media has been hyping TX as a Hillary win for days, and it's really bugging me. Hillary may have won the first half, but Obama won the caucus and the most delegates in the Texas prima-caucus, so he won. Period. He also came away with a big win in Wyoming on Saturday, and is headed for another tomorrow in Mississippi. GObama.

In other campaign news, it was all about Michigan and Florida on the Sunday shows, and if/how to seat the delegates from the rogue states. It's a tough one. Bending the rules for these two might set an ugly precedent, but the people have a right to their voice. I wonder why the governors of these two states are getting a pass on this? Their really bad decision to try to circumvent the rules hasn't been questioned and they really did start this whole cluster.

The other big Dem election news from the weekend was a scarcely covered IL special election for Congress. The reason it's big is that Democrat Bill Foster won Denny Hastert's seat! Now THAT is a big Dem win.

Oh, and the Clintons have changed their campaign strategy. I think the new slogan is "Confuse to Lose". Hillary says Obama's not ready to lead, but is suggesting a 'dream ticket', presumably with her at the top. Someone might want to tell her the winner doesn't take second prize. I missed who Scarborough was quoting this morning when he said "It's like selling a house you don't own," but it was spot-on.

There was huge news for Massachusetts, too, as both Senators Kennedy and Kerry were ranked among the most powerful members of Congress. We already knew that, of course, but it's good to have the validation. MA was also recognized as the leader in e-prescriptions, and Senator Kerry, who introduced legislation to make it a national priority, accepted the honor on behalf of his state.

There was a SFRC hearing on strengthening national security (watch Gen. Zinni), a letter to Senators Conrad and Gregg about the Social Security disability backlog, an appeal to ICE secretary Julie Myers, and an investigation into veterans' center funding.

Lots more news. Enjoy.