Mar. 11, Headlines - New York Governor Elliot Spitzer's political career could be over. He is allegedly involved in a high profile prostitution ring. According to The New York Times, Spitzer was allegedly identified in this plot through a federal wiretap. As former Attorney General and Governor, he is known a consumer advocate fighting for overreaching businesses. He was thought to be a rising star in the Democratic party.
Mississippi voters head to the polls today. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton hope to gain a majority of the 33 available delegates. Obama is expected to do well there.
Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat of Florida, supports a mail in election for Florida and Michigan, saying it could be cheaper than holding a new election. The idea has been floated as an option to have voter's votes count. Florida and Michigan were stripped of their delegates for moving their primary too early.
Politico reports that Republican strategists Ken Melhman and President Bush's former right hand man, Karl Rove, are informally advising likely Republican nominee John McCain.
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