Unsurprising Development of the Day No. 1 — Joe Bruno Quit After FBI Stepped Up Probe

His replacement, Nassau County's Dean Skelos, was voted in today. But we also learn of the behind-closed-doors negotiations that went into his decision to depart.

Joe Bruno Won’t Run for Reelection, Democrats Already Crowing

"It's over, we win!" cry Democrats, before the 2008 state election season has even begun.

Last Night’s Three Victory Speeches

Snippets from all three candidates' speeches last night.

McCain Was Considering a One-Term-Only Run

In his speech announcing his candidacy, McCain originally planned to pledge to stay in office only one term.

Hillary $31 $20 Million in Debt?

That's what the Los Angeles 'Times' is reporting. And $11.4 million of it is her own money.

Hillary Crushes in Kentucky, Oregon Backs Obama

The results from the two state primaries yesterday are in, and we've learned nothing new.

Vito Won't Run for Reelection

And we are actually surprised! He announces the news on his congressional Website.

Money: Why Clinton's Losing, Obama Winning, and What McCain Is Going to Do About It

The 'Times,' 'New Republic' and 'Atlantic' take on the three candidates and their relationships with the oldest kingmaker of all.

Can John McCain Save the Republican Party?

So far have spirits fallen that in a memo last week, Republican congressman Tom Davis of Virginia said, "If we were a dog food, they would take us off the shelf."

Vito Fossella: Up, Down, and On the Pot

A quick read of today's headlines, and what they tell us (or don't) about Vito Fossella's near future.

High Noon for Vito Fossella?

It's all over for the Staten Island congressman. At least, the tabloids say so.

Representative Vito Fossella Arrested on Drunk-Driving Charges

Early this morning, the Staten Island congressman was pulled over in Virginia. He'll appear in court on May 12.

Karl Rove Gives John McCain the Reverse ‘Swift Boat’ Treatment

Rove writes an editorial pointing out the problem in McCain's presidential strategy: not enough people know how awesome he is!

Lauren Conrad Is a Republican, Just Like Heidi

The 'Hills' star tries to hide her political affiliation, but her unbridled GOP enthusiasm just can't be held in.

McCain Still Fighting Against Anti-Obama Ad in North Carolina, Still Losing (or Not?)

A North Carolina GOP ad pillorying Reverend Jeremiah Wright and his relationship with Barack Obama has Democrats scrambling to figure out how to handle McCain and his role in all this.

Jenna Bush Not Necessarily Voting for McCain (Gasp!)

Jenna Bush splits from her family and says she will listen to all of the candidates!

All Aboard the Wishy-Washy Express

In which we detail how the Democrat attack machine is already revealing how it plans to take down John McCain.

Heilemann: Rove and Poppy Back Romney's Pushy Campaign for VP Slot

But McCain would be wise to think twice before running with a guy whom he kind of hates.

Huckabee Joins McCain in Supporting Obama’s Wright Defense

The Surprising Facets of Last Night's Unsurprising Obama Victory