The Morning Read: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The Des Moines Register poll shows Barack Obama widening his lead over Hillary Clinton, and Mike Huckabee with a notable lead over Mitt Romney.
Independent groups are not only spending lots of money in Iowa, but having significant influence, according to the New York Times.
To get on the ballot nationwide, Michael Bloomberg would face some hurdles.
Adam Lisberg follows Bloomberg, the non-candidate.
“One potential drawback is Mr. Bloomberg's bachelordom,” writes David Nasson.
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Republicans in Albany aren’t happy about the vacation (or the pay raise) taken by the head of the commission investigating Eliot Spitzer.
The Edwards' are going after Michelle Obama for telling a voter she should vote for Barack because he has more money.
The New York State League of Conservation Voters is getting more political.
Rick Karlin explains the current state of horse racing in New York.
Richard Cohen has a problem with Barack Obama.
The New York Post editorial board encourages Bloomberg to keep his foot in the presidential race.
And Hillary Clinton has broken the $100 million fund-raising level.
