Report: Romney The Richest Presidential Candidate
The Associated Press reports that Mitt Romney's campaign is expected to report financial assets of the candidate between $190 million and $250 million. This would make by far the richest candidate in the current Presidential field — by contrast, John Edwards' net worth is estimated at between $12.8 million and $60 million as of 2003, the last year for which data was available, and John McCain's is estimated at $20-32 million. Romney has already loaned his campaign over $2 million, and could potentially tap even more for the campaign if necessary.

Romney Invokes The Bible In Discussion Of Gay Marriage
The Associated Press reports that Mitt Romney cited the Bible in an interview with "60 Minutes," set to air Sunday night, in talking about his opposition to gay marriage. "This isn't just some temporary convenience here on Earth, but we're people that are designed to live together as male and female and we're gonna have families," Romney said. "And that, there's a great line in the Bible that children are an inheritance of the Lord and happy is he who has or hath his quiver full of them."

McCain Camp Fires New Hampshire Campaign Manager
The Associated Press reports that staff shake-ups continue in the McCain campaign, with veteran McCain operative Jim Martin being fired as New Hampshire campaign manager, and replaced by former Vermont Republican Party chairman Jim Barnett.

Fred Thompson Speaking To Council for National Policy
The Hotline reports that Fred Thompson is speaking today at closed meeting of the Council for National Policy, a conservative activist organization founded in 1981 by Christian Right leader Tim LaHaye, best known to the public at large as co-author of the Left Behind novels.

Grassley Aide Attacks Obama — Feuding Continues Over Veto and Phone Calls
The Des Moines Register reports that Beth Levine, press secretary for Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), criticized Barack Obama for continuing to call on Iowans to contact Grassley's office and urge him to change his votes on Iraq, along with more general calls for all Americans to contact their pro-Administration Congressmen and Senators. Levine said that Obama's move against Grassley is pointless, since there are not enough votes in the House to overturn a veto. "Sen. Obama might want to sign up for American Government 101 to learn about the veto process," Levine said. "Or, he could learn the job he has in the U.S. Senate before thinking he ought to be President."

Booker Endorses Obama
The New York Times reports that Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker, a moderate Democrat considered to be the most prominent black elected official in the state, has endorsed Barack Obama. "I think Hillary is an excellent candidate, and I believe the same about a number of Democratic contenders," said Booker, who had left the press speculating about whether he would endorse Clinton or Obama. "But I really believe Obama has a rare opportunity in our history to be a prophetic voice for change in America. I think after years of America being divided, he has the ability to bring us together around our common ideals and our greatest aspirations."

Ron Paul Gets Endorsement From New Hampshire Pro-Life Activist
Ron Paul has picked up a prominent endorsement in New Hampshire, The Boston Globe reports. Barbara Hagan, a pro-life activist and former state Representative from Manchester, has endorsed Paul and will organize outreach for his campaign to the pro-life community.

Kucinich's Cheney Impeachment Bid Picks Up Fourth Co-Sponsor
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Dennis Kucinich's proposed articles of impeachment against Vice Pres. Dick Cheney have picked up a fourth co-sponsor. Rep. Al Wynn (D-MD), who has received a close primary challenge in his home district because of his past support for the Iraq War, has signed on with Kucinich's anti-Cheney initiative. The two other co-sponsors with Kucinich and Wynn are William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL).