Political bits

(CQ) Several House Republicans who endorsed Fred Thompson for president now say that they are frustrated with what they view as an apathetic campaign, and at least one regrets having committed to the former Tennessee senator.

(CQ) An article looking at the Dems targeting Mitch McConnell.

(Examiner) Larry Flynt backs Kucinich and claims "he's still about to blow the lid off a couple of more sex scandals involving Republicans."

And, just as a general observation, McCain looks to be bailing out of Iowa, Thompson looks to bailing out of New Hampshire. I don't think you can be an "outsider candidate" and not compete.