Anne Applebaum writes that, despite the awkwardness, both sides of the debate should be "delighted" that Obama wants to speak in the front of the Brandenburg Gate. [The Sun]

Howard Dean is kicking off his Dixie tour in Crawford, Texas. [A.P]

The Staten Island G.O.P. is "rudderless," says Mike Long. [Liz Benjamin]

State Senate candidate Barbara Donno came out with the second ad that does not say she’s a Republican. [Spin Cycle]

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