January 20th, 2008
Obama lost Nevada after losing New Hampshire. And though there’s still a chance he might stomp Clinton on Feb. 5, when Illinois and 21 other states vote, he heads into so-called “Super Tuesday” behind the perception that he’s losing.
That is not good for him.
The CapFax Blog has a great roundup of related coverage.
UPDATE 1
For the second time in recent months, Obama is pledging to be more aggressive toward Clinton (actually, both Clintons), particularly when it comes to responding to attacks.
You may recall that Obama said in the fall that he would step up his posture in the race. His announcement at that time followed months of complaints from donors that he was dropping the ball by appearing too passive.
January 20th, 2008
Gov. Blago is travelling the state Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Day and promote his free-rides-for-seniors plan.
His press release:
After attending a breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago on Monday, January 21, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will make stops in Peoria, Moline and Decatur to urge seniors to register early to receive free public transportation under the long-term mass transit funding bill that received final approvals from the General Assembly. Under the new law, individuals aged 65 and older will be eligible to receive free service on main line and fixed route mass transit systems starting in 60 days. The Governor will also reiterate the importance of now passing a comprehensive capital plan in Illinois.
No, there’s no stop in Rockford, the place the governor has so fondly called “forsaken and forgotten.”
Speaking of which, the governor has apparently forgotten to “certify” the mass transit bailout plan, which includes his free-rides-for-seniors component. Until he does so, it cannot become law.
UPDATE 1
Blago certified the bill. It is now law.
