* Reliable Source: Edwards campaign forcing candidates children to skip school, perform like trained seals throughout Iowa... It's a boy for Mary Cheney! ... Uh... something about ducks? [WP]

* Yeas and Nays: Jimmy Carter: No opinion on "low-rider" pants. Though he secretly thinks they're Israel's fault... Rep. Yvette Clarke only member of NY delegation not to endorse Hillary. [Examiner]

* The Sleuth: The Sam Fox recess appointment might be illegal or something. [WP]