Obama And McCain's Fundraising Nearly Equal For May
The new fundraising numbers for May show that Barack Obama only took in $21.9 million for the month, just barely ahead of John McCain's $20.9 million. Obama continues to lead in cash on hand by a $43 million to $31.6 million margin, but it's not exactly overwhelming. The real numbers to watch will be June's, after Obama sewed up the Democratic nomination and then opted out of public financing for the general election.

Poll: Obama Leads, But Not Getting A Big Bounce
A new USA Today/Gallup poll gives Barack Obama a 48%-42% lead, not significantly changed from a 47%-43% lead from a month ago. This is contrary to yesterday's Newsweek poll, which showed Obama surging to a 15-point lead over McCain.

Obama And McCain Campaigns Trade Flip-Flop Accusations
The Obama campaign used their conference call with reporters yesterday to go after McCain on oil exploration, taxes and immigration. Meanwhile, the McCain campaign says Obama has changed his position on NAFTA, first to please a protectionist Dem base in the primaries and now to run to the center.

Obama: They're Going To Try To Make You Afraid Of Me
At a Florida fundraiser yesterday, Barack Obama spoke bluntly about the campaign ahead. "They're going to try to make you afraid of me," he told attendees. "He's young and inexperienced and he's got a funny name. And did I mention he's black?"

Hillary Returning To The Senate
Hillary Clinton is set to return to the Senate floor this coming week, the Washington Post reports. The once-inevitable frontrunner will have to deal with two challenges: Becoming just another Senator after being seemingly on track to win the White House -- and carrying around a $22.5 million debt from her campaign.

Veterans To Swift Boat Financier: We Can Prove You Wrong
A group of Vietnam veterans who served with John Kerry have sent a letter to T. Boone Pickens, the main financier of the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth, taking him up on his promise to give $1 million to anyone who can prove false a single charge that the Swift Boaters made against John Kerry in 2004. Something tells me the check won't be arriving any time soon.