The Morning Read: Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Although Hillary Clinton finally won Indiana by a tiny margin last night, she did not “fundamentally improve her chances” of winning the nomination, writes Adam Nagourney.

The Associated Press says it's "almost game over."

Joe Trippi Twitters, "There is no math now." 

Tim Russert said last night that Barack Obama is the nominee.

Obama is within 200 delegates of securing the nomination.

His campaign hopes to get the remaining pledged delegates--fewer than 50--by May 20.

Clinton may have made another loan to her campaign.

Denying reports that she cancelled appearances on the morning shows, the Clinton campaign has scheduled a noon event in West Virginia.

Michael Crowley thinks Clinton may continue in the spirit of Mike Huckabee--and without attacking Obama.

John McCain did not get nearly a quarter of all votes cast for a Republican candidate.


Woody Johnson makes the case for McCain in the Sun.

Former mayoral aide Marc Shaw still has some traveling perks.

Frank Lombardi has more details on Christine Quinn’s new proposal for dispensing member items.

David Seifman puts Quinn’s proposal in context.

The New York Post editorial board doesn’t like Michael Bloomberg downplaying the slush fund scandal.

When asked if Vito Fossella fathered a child with the woman he called from jail, his spokesperson said, “This is a demeaning and highly inappropriate question.”

The woman in question has asked her family and friends not to discuss the issue.

Jonathan Hicks talks to folks in Fossella’s district.

David Paterson will feel the pressure from the Sean Bell protests, writes Sarah Garland.

Tom Precious has more on Paterson’s plan to eliminate one state economic development chairman.

The field of 2009 mayoral candidates is not exciting.

New Jersey has already noticed.

And the New York Sun has a poll asking readers who should be the city's next mayor.