Disapproval Of Libby's Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card Still Strong
Almost two out of three Americans disapprove of President Bush's decision to commute the sentence of Scooter Libby, according to a new American Research Group poll. The results are consistent with a SurveyUSA poll taken the night of the announcement. Meanwhile, an astonishing 84% of respondents are opposed to granting Libby a full pardon.

To Iowans, She's Hillary Clinton (D-Midwest)
A new Hillary Clinton flyer making its way around Iowa promotes the New York Senator and former First Lady of Arkansas (not to mention the United States) as a Midwesterner at heart. Hillary was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago. The flyer proclaims that her "strong Midwestern roots, lifetime of advocacy and leadership make her the most qualified person to lead our nation."

Giuliani Calls For Hope and Prayers For Thomas Ravenel
"All you can do is hope and pray that his rehabilitation works out," Rudy Giuliani said, regarding the indictment Thomas Ravenel, the state treasurer and his former South Carolina campaign chairman, on charges of using and distributing cocaine. Giuliani, normally a very stern law-and-order type, took a compassionate tone on the subject of the Ravenels: "This is a wonderful family that's contributed a great deal to South Carolina. I think everyone knows that in families, no matter how big they are, tragedies happen, bad things happen. The most important thing is can they rally around and turn something bad into something good."

Former McCain Supporter Cites Immigration As Reason For Joining Romney
A New Hampshire state representative said he left John McCain's campaign because of the candidate's position on immigration, and now believes Mitt Romney is a superior candidate. "It was known for a quite a long time that while I believe McCain is an American hero, I was very upset over his position on immigration," D. J. Bettencourt said. "I have a lot of respect for Senator McCain and I wish his campaign well. I just thought Mitt was a better candidate."

Brownback Rolls Out Christian Right Support In Iowa
Sam Brownback has announced the support of former Iowa state legislator Chuck Hurley, a prominent Christian Right activist. Hurley is the head of the social conservative Iowa Family Policy Center, though the organization is itself officially neutral. Brownback has been busy courting the social right in Iowa, making appeals to those activists who disagree with Rudy Giuliani and John McCain, but also strongly distrust Mitt Romney.

AP Poll Shows Distrust In Government For Border Security, Disease Outbreak
More than 3/4 of Americans think the government doesn't do enough to screen people who cross the borders into the United States, and three out of five are not confident in its ability to handle a major disease outbreak, according to a new AP/Ipsos poll.

Judith Returns!
Rudy Giuliani's wife Judith was back on the campaign trail with her husband today after a prolonged absence following her rocky introduction to the political spotlight and mounting controversy over the candidate's relationship with his estranged children and the origins of his current marriage — Rudy started dating Judith when he still married to Donna Hanover, resulting in a messy public divorce. Campaigning with his wife in Georgia, Giuliani fielded a question from a supporter who said she moved from New York after discovering her husband was adulterous. He then kissed the woman's hand, twice.

Giuliani Forgot U.S. Slowly Withdrew From Vietnam
Think Progress finds a comment exceptionally telling of Rudy Giuliani's knowledge of recent American history. "Have you ever heard of an army being required to give a printed schedule of its release to the enemy?" Giuliani said in a speech to the Jewish Community Relations Council. TP finds eight examples of specific statements by President Nixon, stating how many troops he was removing from Vietnam and when he would be removing them.