Published 8/15/2008
by Mark Murray
at First Read
ALASKA: An Alaska poll shows Obama up 45%-40% in the state.
COLORADO: RealClearPolitics has an analysis of Colorado. Where can both sides reliably mine their base, and what regions and groups in the state are up for grabs. FLORIDA: Obama's campaign manager holds a press conference today in Florida to discuss the campaign's strategy there. MICHIGAN: Embattled Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may not be able to attend the DNC later this month after all. A judge stiffened his travel...( read more )
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