- Great Economist cartoon:

-Quote of the day, emphasis ours: “The incumbent’s hand-picked successor will win Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, and Putin has already made clear how he plans to hold on to power” -Time.com’s blurb for an article on the transfer of power to Medvedev. Yep, folks, he WILL WIN. There isn’t even the shadow of a doubt. Because it’s not like it’s an election or anything.

- The Clinton campaign redefines the science of spin, asserting that if Obama wins Texas and Ohio by anything less than 100% of the vote, he’s clearly the loser. Yet, if Clinton scrapes by, it’s practically a mandate. [Marc Ambinder, Political Ticker]

- Then again, Obama owes his good fortune to independents and wayward Republicans. Among Democrats, he’s losing to Hillary. [Trailhead]

- A taste of what the Republican National Committee has in store for Obama. [NYT]

- Every few months, some reporter writes a story about Matt Drudge’s god-like powers as a journalist. Read the latest of these. [Telegraph]

- Vote Hillary, FOR THE CHILDREN.
…and the hubbub the ad is causing. [The Page]