• Lloyd Grove's Lowdown:Russell Simmons met with Mehlman yesterday: "When it comes to reaching out to poor people and minorities, I think there's no enthusiasm on Howard [Dean]'s part, while Ken shows a real willingness to listen." [NYDN]

• Names & Faces:Bush celebrates Black Music Month in the East Room: "Let history record you had me jumpin' in my seat." [WP]

• Under the Dome:Nader wishes for tort law museum in his Connecticut hometown. . . Free Enterprise Fund has DeLay's back in tiff with Dick Wolf. . . Election for president and board of White House Correspondents Association is tomorrow. [The Hill]