Obama: “I think part of what is different is the times. I do think that, for example, the 1980 election was different. I think Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not.” [click]

Marc Ambinder: I’m A Twit(ter)

White House race looks past February 5 Heated Exchange at Romney Stop Bloomberg vows to cut NYC taxes, if he can Romney Criticizes Rivals’ Lobbyists Ben Smith: Obama for Veep? Ambinder: Nevada’s At-Large Precincts Ruled Legal Cillizza: Rangel: Clinton Will Overcome “National Perceptions” A Rare Chelsea Comment

Rahm hides under desk when asked about Clinton or Obama for White House

According to the New York Daily News, Mike Bloomberg is traveling to the Lonestar state tomorrow for an appearance with Lance Armstrong, and then plans to go to Los Angeles on 1/19 to appear with CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and PA Gov. Ed Rendell (D). Unclear as to whether …

In a rare display of frustration, Bill Clinton became visibly combative with a reporter Wednesday after being questioned about a lawsuit in Nevada that is seeking to ban caucus meetings in nine casinos on the Las Vegas strip.

Dems force well-known chef out of Members’ Dining Room in the House of Representatives, try in vain to replicate her popular recipes

“Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and welcome aboard the maiden flight of Hil Force One. My name is Hillary and I am so pleased to have most of you on board. “And in the event of an unexpected drop in poll numbers, this plane will be diverted to New Hampshire.”

commenting on how nice and big Nancy Pelosi’s office is.

Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) – known mostly for this, “began to argue and curse” when Capitol Police officers tried to search his car with a police canine at a Capitol security barrier yesterday. According to a witness, Stark “eventually stormed away,” leaving his car “where it was” (Roll Call). H/T …

O’Connor: Democrats prepared to waive PAYGO in stimulus package At the speaker’s request, Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) are scheduled to meet with Minority Leader John A. Boehner and Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) Wednesday afternoon at …

Pershing: Clyburn Says Focus on Race Issues ‘A Shame’ AP: Clyburn:Time to End MLK Dustup O’Connor: Clyburn tries (again) to defuse race controversy

Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) is urging the House Judiciary Committee to begin impeachment hearings against Vice President Dick Cheney, despite opposition from House Democratic leaders.

Romney wins Michigan GOP primary Cillizza: Romney Wins Michigan JoMa: McCain takes stage, offers concession Huckabee calls Romney to congratulate Hotline: Ron Paul is leading Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson in Michigan… Rudy’s in Florida