We should have seen this one coming. Politico’s Ben Smith was coaching Hillary on how to exit the race with grace pretty early and now he’s given us another example of how much of  Team Obama supporter he is. Ben Smith: Obama Brings a Gun to a Knife Fight Obama …

On the historic eve of this Nation’s first ever African American Presidential nominee, the RNC ad geniuses introduced Sam, their brand new “white” elephant. As if a white elephant wasn’t offensive enough, this double entendre might be the gift that doesn’t keep on giving for the RNC. White Elephant: [defined] …

Chris Cillizza and Matthew Mosk Rival Camps Plan Inevitable Merger: Top fundraisers for Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have begun private talks aimed at merging the two candidates’ teams, not waiting for the Democratic nominating process to end before they start preparations for a hard-fought fall campaign. … …

Well it’s about time McCain finally released his bracket. Noteworthy: His championship game is UNC vs. UConn, and — like Obama did — he has UNC winning the game. Is this pure bracketology or are their picks politically motivated?

Murtha endorses Clinton ending month-long superdelegate drought Josh Green says the superdelegates are hurting the Democratic Party by waiting to pick either Obama or Clinton: This is nonsense. Superdelegates can worry about the party, or they can preen and carry on about the importance of their role. They can’t do …

Mike Memoli: The Rural Guy JoMa: Hillary’s Rural Strategy Marc Ambinder: Another Senior Staff Departure in Hillary Land

Pro-Hillary Bloggers on “Strike” at DailyKos Think of the dozens and dozens of votes this will affect…

Bill and Hillary Push Clinton/Obama Ticket

Should kids be involved in political commercials? This is the new commercial from Bring Us Change for Barack Obama

Casey Knowles, the star in Clinton’s Red Phone Ad, announces support for Obama.  Clinton campaign used stock footage from eight years ago. Will she star in an Obama commerical soon? h/t Fark

and he is taking a vacation the next couple of weeks.

“It’s a love tap compared to the Wu-Tang fist of fury that’s coming at this guy in the fall,” said Rick Wilson, a Republican media consultant. [Ghostface Killah] This is for the White House folks.

“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” Less than 48 hours before she could be out of the race, Hillary kicks off SNL.

Will.i.am, Jessica Alba, George Lopez, and Theodore Huxtable! These are powerful!