Respect

Narragansett story teller and author Paula Dove Jennings spoke to a group of students this afternoon at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Paula who is also a member of the Economic Development Committee for the Narragansett is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to her tribe's great history. She openly shared through an uplifting style of story telling her family's history as well as the tight bond she shares amongst members and the traditions of her federally recognized tribe. (FYI: Federal Recognition is a big deal amongst Northeast Native Americans like the Nipmuc Tribe. Today, according to Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs and tribe member Troy Phillips, the Nipmuc are looking elsewhere in order to become a recognized tribe after attempting the tumultuous Federal Acknowledgement process twice, spending $4 million of their tribe's funds and still being denied by the United States Government.)

Today, Paula advised students and staff to speak out, "If you don't they'll come for you," she said. "And then there's no one left to speak out. It can and will happen." Paula directed similar commentary relating to the recent occurrences of racism on the UMass campus. Check out the following video footage below and learn more.

"Things Aren't Going Well, Blame The Media"

"The Race Is On": One of this afternoon's hot political topics on CNN was the news media's speculative treatment of Senator Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign.

Following last night's final Democratic debate before the March 4 primaries, questions arose amongst pundits regarding television's possible bias towards Senator Barack Obama and against Clinton. Maybe Clinton's very own commentary during the debate regarding a recent skit on last week's Saturday Night Live could have potentially created more conversation on the topic, but what do you think? Is the main stream media publicly choosing sides?

The Sleuth Blog of WashingtonPost.com posted recently "just because it's funny...." Unlike the parties above, here are some kiddos who have publicly denounced Clinton.

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A Recent Letter To The Editor

The Salem News
February 13, 2008

Spring Break Or Bust!

Spring Break is right around the corner for most colleges and universities in the United States. The question then is, where are you going?

Some students may choose sunny tropical destinations with all inclusive benefits (a.k.a. all you can eat and drink) for one flat rate-not including airfare, with out ever having to leave the touristy confines of their palapa. Others take a more financially saavy route and head north to a family friend's camp to ski and sleep the days away. Even simply staying at school or traveling with a school sponsored organization can be fun as well as taking a road trip (follow this link to read post-Spring Break 2007 entry about two UMass students' road trip turned hitchhiking experience and its Eco-friendly benefits). No matter the destination, sunny or snowy, expensive or cost-cutting, college kids are going to have fun.

College students and even those that do not identify themselves as such, tell us about your plans for Spring Break 2008! Please comment below and share with those still planning their itineraries what's hot and what's not this travel season.

Visit often and check out new and updated ideas for Spring Break travel.










Get in touch with the University of Massachusetts Career Services Director Jeff Silver: jis@acad.umass.edu today to learn more about the NYC day trip and other internship opportunities.

Hate Crimes Target Politics And Schools

WashingtonPost.com's blog The Sleuth reported last week on antisemitism and racism erupting in Tennessee's Democratic Representative Steve Cohen's campaign for reelection.

"If you thought race was an uncomfortable issue in the Democratic presidential primary, wait 'til you get a load of what's going on in the Democratic primary in the Memphis area's 9th District of Tennessee, where a shockingly worded flier paints Jewish Rep. Steven Cohen (D-Tenn.) as a Jesus hater.

"Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen and the JEWS HATE Jesus," blares the flier, which Cohen himself received in the mail --inducing gasps -- last week."

Reports filed by Massachusetts' newspapers and television conglomerates have also recently covered cases of antisemitism occurring in suburban communities north of Boston. One particular hate crime reported February 12, 2008 by The Swampscott Reporter details the findings of antisemitic slogans in a Middle School/Junior High School bathroom.

Swampscott Middle School administrators are investigating an incident of
anti-Semitic graffiti, specifically drawings of swastikas, found last Friday in
a school bathroom.

A letter was sent home to the entire school community on Monday, notifying
people of the incident and the steps the school is taking to
investigate.

“We are pleased with the initial response by the school as it sends a
message that behavior like this will not be tolerated,” said Robert O. Trestan,
Eastern state civil rights counsel for the ADL.

Trestan also said he has been in contact with both school and police
officials to discuss the incident in greater detail and “a possible role for
ADL’s anti-bias education program in the Swampscott public schools.”

Like the hate fliers that were spread throughout Representative Cohen's District, this hate crime was done annonymously, and as of press time suspects had not been named.

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Letter to the Editor

With the latest school shootings and suicide at Northern Illinois University this week, the following Letter to the Editor struck me unlike any others that I have recently been following in large and small newspaper publications up and down the East Coast.

Although the Letter in no way directily mentions the school shootings it does discuss suicide, which alone doubled in number among combat-experienced United States Marines from 9 in 2006 to eighteen in 2007, according to figures compiled by the service.

The Letter was published in today's Salem Evening News, located in Beverly, Massachusetts which services readers up and down the North Shore--from Cape Ann to the Lynn Way.

Letter: Think of what you'll be missing

To the editor:

My twin brother picked a lousy time to kill himself.
He died three months before the Red Sox won the World Series. He didn't see the Patriots go 18-0 and almost win another Super Bowl.

This year's Celtics are having their best start in team history. Even the Bruins are playing solid hockey at both ends of the ice. And last week, he missed seeing Boston College, his alma mater, beat my alma mater, Boston University, in overtime at the Beanpot. He would've loved that.

In his obituary notice, mourners were encouraged "in lieu of flowers" to make a donation to Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Unfortunately, because my brother jumped off a cliff five months before the Iowa caucuses began, he didn't see his candidate collect almost 1,000 Democratic delegates by Super Tuesday.

I don't pretend to understand the desperation my brother must have felt as he stood on that ledge and decided to end his life. I'm not a psychologist or a social worker; although ironically, he was. But I can't help but wonder, in those final terrible moments of torment, did my brother consider what he might miss by checking out so soon? A major sporting event, perhaps; a wedding; one of his sons pitching a shutout or getting a promotion; the birth of a grandchild; the next season of "Entourage" or "American Idol."

My brother's funeral was so crowded they actually ran out of Communion wafers. He would've found that both funny and humbling.

His sons and daughter-in-law delivered eulogies that caused huge tears and giant smiles throughout the church. A thousand heads bobbed in unison at the memory of a wonderful father, colleague, hockey coach, mentor and caregiver.

Because we were identical twins, several mourners I'd never met before felt compelled to come up to me and touch my face and hair, even smell me, just so they could have one final remembrance of their friend and therapist.

Later, a couple of people said they believed the "demons" infesting my brother's patients had somehow transferred to his body like something out of a Stephen King novel. There could be no other explanation why such a great man would be driven to suicide. But, I don't believe that for a minute.

I do believe, now more than ever, in the telepathic connection that twins are reported to have. Months before his death, I sensed that something was troubling my brother. I asked him about it once, but he quickly shot me down. I let it go because, after all, he was the trained professional who would surely be able to self-diagnose his own emotional problems.

I curse myself for not pushing harder. For not being there for him. For not letting him know how much I cared for him.

So, my advice here is neither very original nor earth-shattering. First, if someone is special to you, tell them how you feel. The online testimonials to my brother on legacy.com and mem.com are amazingly beautiful in their praise of his life and deeds. It's a shame he'll never get to read them and know what an impact he had on so many people.

Second, if you think a friend or loved one is troubled, encourage them to talk about it. No, make them talk about it. Don't be afraid of appearing too nosy or pushy. You just might find this person really wants someone to share their feelings with, to listen to their subtle cries for help.

Finally — and this is what I wish I had been able to say to my brother — if suicide seems to be the only answer, think about what you might miss when you're gone. What could happen tomorrow, next week or next year that you'd really like to see for yourself? A prom; an anniversary; a great new movie; the first black or woman president; or the Boston Bruins kissing the Stanley Cup.

Paul would have loved that.

PETE G. MARSH
Topsfield

(Editor's note: Pete Marsh's brother, Paul, died in August 2007. He was a licensed social worker with a private practice in Portland, Maine)

Campaign Surfing

An anonymous group of four registered voters age 24-50 years old all chimed in when asked if they ever thought to surf the pages of a Presidential candidate’s site. All responded simply by saying they would not. One out of the four admitted that it did not even occur to them that such a site Online would exist. Others said that if questions regarding specific issues arose and they were unsure how one candidate versus another felt then would they may be inclined to log online and take a closer look at the issues. Instead, the group in question said they rely on sources such as The Boston Globe, National Public Radio, DemocracyNow.org, evening newscasts and debates to examine and then reexamine candidates’ plans for our future.

But what about the 8,000 plus members that make up the Facebook.com group “Americans For (Hillary) Clinton In ‘08”or Barack Obama’s 283,917 friends on MySpace.com. These groups of people chose to openly reveal themselves and recognize whom they support for a candidate. Their “dedicated” interest in requesting to be a part of these movements only suggests that they must be avid visitors to their Presidential hopeful’s Online Homepage. They are “friends” after all.

Upon entering Obama’s Website, following the darling family photograph of his wife and children, voters, friends and curious visitors alike emerge themselves in 21st century Internet technology. Seeking a “Change for the Good” as Obama’s campaign slogan reads is surprisingly not plastered throughout his site and is only mentioned once upon entry, that I could see. Other slogans he has prided himself on do exist throughout the site by following links to the Issues, reading his daily blog or watching “BarackTV.” This fast paced site in various shades of blue with hints of red and white has a number of opportunities for those interested in the young Illinois Senator’s Presidential bid. And of course you can always donate money.

Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul's "Hope For American" campaign takes a similar approach online at his site, RonPaul2008.com . “There were 11, now there are three” regards the number of Republican candidates currently left "standing" for the Presidential nomination and is one of my favorite features of the Website, which also includes a “2008 Countdown to Win” timer calculating the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the race’s finale. Like his counterparts, even those across the table, Paul initially invites visitors to the site to offer up any donations possible as well as the ability to volunteer to assist the campaign. Like Obama, Paul also uses multimedia technology to help persuade voters, but does not maintain his own television network. Instead he utilizes YouTube.com and the unusual justin.TV as his video networking sites. These networks offer viewers campaign updates and with justin.TV continuous live video and audio of the “Ron Paul Revolution” across the country.

Each candidate, Democrat or Republican, along with their campaign team eagerly develop catchy jingles or mottos that coincide with the big Issues, so that come Decision Day 2008 voters across the country will be able to sing the tune of their favorite candidate, such as,

Ron Paul (R) on...Economy: "Prescription For Prosperity," Immigration: "The talk must stop...," Privacy: "The biggest threat to your privacy is the government."

Barack Obama (D) on...National Security: "Protecting Our Homeland," Energy: "Plan For A Clean Energy Future," Education: "A World Class Education."

John McCain (R) on...Economy: "Pro-Growth Tax Agenda," Iraq: "Bolster Troops On The Ground," Enery: "Stewards Of Our Nation's Rich Natural Heritage."

Hillary Clinton (D) on...Economy: "An Innovation Agenda," Iraq: "Ending The War In Iraq," Veterans: "Fulfilling Our Promises To Veterans."

Thinking Ahead

"Wag The Dog" (watch the film in its entirety by following the link) hit movie theaters in 1997 and coincidence or not Presidential scandal that was behind the plot of this satirical film occurred in real life just months later. "Wag The Dog" is based on Larry Beinhart's novel American Hero (available new and used at Amazon.com for as low as one cent by following the link.) The novel chronicles George Herbert Walker Bush--the forty-first President of the United States of America, but the movie itself does not follow the complete story line of the novel, whereas Bush is never mentioned nor seen.

The novel was published in 1994 and in the late '90s Producer and Director Barry Levinson cast big names including Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, musician Willie Nelson and up and coming Kirsten Dunst for the novel's adaptation in to film titled "Wag The Dog" in reference to the joke, "Why does a dog wag its tail? Because a dog is smarter than its tail. If the tail was smarter, the tail would wag the dog."

My Memorable Movie Quotes:

• Repeated commercial Campaign slogan: "Don't change horses in midstream."
  
• "Change the story, change the lead."
• "Let the American people decide."
• "War is show business, that's why we're here."
• The Presidential campaign: "It's a pageant."
• On voting: "Futile." "I vote for the Academy Awards." "I don't like the rooms, they're too stuffy."
• Movie director to President: "It's all a change of wardrobe."
• "Thinking ahead...like being a plumber, think ahead and nobody gets (explicative) on."
• Big corporations to help carry campaign as election day nears: "The Schumann cheeseburger...call Burger King and Johnny Rockets."
• Whenever something in 'campaigning' went wrong: "This is nothing, this is nothing..."
  
• "What did television ever do to you? It destroyed the electoral process."
  
• "The President is a product...commercials, commercials, commercials."

National Public Radio's (NPR) program Day to Day reported in a January 23, 2007 radio news article on "Hollywood's Impact on American Politics." The piece mentions "Wag The Dog" along with other notable political films. Listen to Karen Grigsby Bates' report here.

A Different View Of The Candidates

If you are in the need of a short hiatus from "serious" campaign coverage, check out artist John Kascht's portrayal of past and present 2008 Presidential candidates.

Kascht is best described in his personal online bio:

John Kascht is one of the most widely published caricature artists working today. His satirical drawings have appeared on the pages or covers of: TV Guide, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ, The New Yorker, LIFE, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Premiere, Oprah, US News and World Report, Reader’s Digest, W, Glamour, and MAD magazine.
John is among a handful of caricaturists whose work is collected by The Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery. To date, the museum has purchased two-dozen pieces, three of which are currently hanging.
Sometimes, John's caricature subjects become fans. Among the notable owners of their caricatured likenesses: Milton Berle, Katharine Hepburn, Stephen King, Sean Connery, Joan Collins, Ted Turner, Rosie O’Donnell, John Travolta, Conan O’Brien, and Ray Romano—who commissioned drawings of the cast of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ as his gift to the actors at the taping of the show’s final episode.
John’s work is included in the books "The History of Caricature" (by Laurent Baridon, 2006, Citadelles and Mazenod, Paris),"The Savage Mirror’" (by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson), and "Rolling Stone: The Illustrated Portraits." He has received awards from The Society of illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, Print, The Society of Publication Designers, The New York Art Director’s Club, and the Society of Newspaper Design.
John lives on a tiny farm in Pennsylvania with his wife--a beekeeper--and 500,000 honeybees.

Kascht's Presidential hopeful caricatures are available for viewing at WashingtonPost.com and are portrayed through video where Kascht describes the inspiration and demonstrates the way in which he goes about his creative work.

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Yes, Virginia there is STILL a Santa Claus

An unsigned editorial printed September 21, 1897 responded to the now infamous Letter to the Editor from youngster Virginia O'Hanlon.

"DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
"Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
"Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.'
"Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

"VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
"115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET."

"Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus" was the response the eight year old received from The New York Sun's Editor Edward Page Mitchell over 100 years ago. On January 23, 2008 living relatives of the Sun's then Editor wrote their very own Letter to the Editor. Addressed to StrausNews.com, Edward's family reflected upon this memorable duo still making print news, particularly during the holiday season.

To the Editor:

On Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, The Advertiser-News South on Page 9 reprinted the story of 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon and her letter to the editor of The New York Sun in 1897 asking if there was a Santa Claus. I was so pleased you printed the letter along with pictures of the reply’s author, Francis Church, and Virginia herself and a short biography of each.

My personal interest lies in the fact that my great-grandfather, Edward Page Mitchell, was the Editor of The New York Sun to whom Virginia addressed her letter. He was with The Sun from 1875 to 1927 and Editor-In-Chief for many years.

Upon receiving Virginia’s letter and realizing the significance, he gave it to one of his top editorial writers, Francis Church, with instructions to reply to Virginia and his reply would be run as an editorial. Church’s reply, as you clearly recount, became world famous and is reprinted each year all over the world. It is a beautiful, stirring piece of English literature to which I and my family are fortunate to be remotely connected.

Thank you for reprinting the letter and for including information about Mr. Church and Virginia which many newspapers omit.

Alan Mitchell Potter

Hamburg

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Clinton Campaign Rearranging

"Clinton Campaign Rearranging" is how one WashingtonPost.com reader preferred Hillary Clinton's moves this week be described. This was after Political blogger Chris Cillizza titled his most recent post Clinton Campaign Manager Steps Aside. Now readers can only imagine what is next at the conclusion of this up and down week after:

1. Hillary lent $5 million of her personal funds to her campaign Wednesday.

2. Friday, Hillary's Internet Campaign manager announced that over 90,000 supporters have donated more than $9 million online.

3. Obama swept Saturday's primary and caucuses in Louisiana, Nebraska and Washington.

4. Sunday brings the announcement of a major shift in leadership in the Clinton Campaign and according to WashingtonPost.com Obama led Maine's Democratic Caucus as late as 5:26pm.

5. ?

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Stop Your Engines

Comments flooded The Sleuth on Super Tuesday in response to NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) big winner Jimmie Johnson's visit to the Oval Office followed by a stop at Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's suite.

Despite much speculation surrounding the gathering of this unlikely duo, could it be that an outspoken leader of alternative fuels and energy independence like Pelosi, was simply attempting to influence Johnson, also a California native, in NASCAR's troublesome race towards going green?

A representative from NASCAR.com apologized after being unable to offer information on the Turner Sports owned organization and its steps towards becoming eco-friendly, but passed along the telephone number for the main office. Unfortunately, as of press time the office was closed.

The Earth Island Institute reported on NASCAR Going Green? in their Autumn 2005 Journal where similar inconclusive results were discovered.

Still, NASCAR has not found an alternative to leaded fuel, which they say helps their engines run more smoothly. According to NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Posten, quoted in Sporting News, NASCAR has looked into and will continue to look into making the switch to unleaded, but has not been able to find an alternative to lead, which lubricates engine valves. Posten reiterated his concerns during a segment by NPR s Living on Earth that aired May 6, 2005. It s not as simple a process as you might think, but it is one that we re working on and it is absolutely a high priority and that is why we are continuing to work with EPA to find the solution.

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Super Tuesday

The Los Angeles Times covered their state's most talked about primary race and the other 23 participating states well this Super Tuesday. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, LATimes.com tracked polling numbers and insider updates from staff bloggers Don Fredrick, Andrew Malcolm and Scott Martelle. Follow my chronicle of The Los Angeles Times, their bloggers, contributions from FOXNews.com and FOX News Television as Tuesday's race unfolded.

SUPER TUESDAY February 5, 2008

Delegates needed to win: 2,025 (Dem) and 1,191 (GOP)

LA Times: Top of the Ticket Politics, Coast to Coast, With the L.A. Times
12:22 pm PT
Huckabee: West Virginia

LA Times
5:19 pm
Republicans:
1. McCain (102)
2. Romney (93)
3. Huckabee (61)
4. Uncommitted (23)
Democrats:
1. Clinton 263
2. Obama 203
3. Uncommitted 75
4. Edwards 26

FOXNews.com
5 pm
McCain: Ill., Conn., N.J.
Romney: Massachusetts
Huckabee: Alabama
Obama: Illinois, Georgia
Clinton: Tennessee, Oklahoma

FOX News (Karl Rove is introduced during the campaign coverage as the new political contributor.)
5:30 pm
Clinton: Alabama
Huckabee: Alabama, ahead in Georgia at the moment
McCain (declared front runner): Delaware

LA Times Bloggers
5:50 pm
Hillary Clinton loses Georgia: What Next?---talking points memo leaked: “Surrogate Report” Super Tuesday Talking Points

FOX News
5:53 pm
Clinton: Massachusetts (Big “Symbolic” win)

LA Times Bloggers
6:10 pm
“Obama, Clinton, Huckabee and Romney win home states”

Projections:
Obama takes Ill., Ga.
Clinton wins Okla., Tenn.
McCain wins N.J., Ill., Conn., Del.
Mass. goes to Romney.

FOX News
6:17 pm
Romney: Massachusetts (approximately 74,000)

LA Times Bloggers
6:25 pm
“An intriguing McCain omission in California”--- McCain's campaign scheduled six "election watch" parties throughout California, excluding OC, rumored to be because of its “Very Conservative” Republicans. The McCain camp has yet to respond to the rumor.

FOX News
6:28 pm
Obama: Alabama

LA Times Bloggers
6:48 pm
Clinton: Wins New Jersey (AP)

6:55 pm
Clinton leads Democrats at 291, Obama 243, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads GOP (Grand Old Party) at 199, Romney 93, Huckabee 61

7:15 pm
Clinton leads Democrats at 291, Obama 243, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads GOP at 300, Romney 93, Huckabee 67

7:22 pm
“Was Clinton’s Massachusetts win a surprise?" --- Post-win talking point memo: “Upset of the night” featured: "Despite the fact that Senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry were actively supporting and campaigning for Obama, Hillary Clinton won the state" and "Despite the fact that the Governor of Massachusetts endorsed Obama, Hillary Clinton won the state."

“Glitches Greet California Voters” --- “Some find locked doors and delays as they turn out for pivotal primary.”

8:01 pm
Clinton leads Democrats at 341, Obama 267, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads GOP 329, Romney 93, Huckabee 67

8:02 pm
Obama wins Kansas and Connecticut

8:13 pm
Clinton leads Democrats at 410, Obama 331, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads GOP 339, Romney 93, Huckabee 78

8:32 pm
“Schwarzenegger's daughter rejects his election advice” --- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed tonight that his 18-year-old daughter Katherine rejected his choice for president (McCain) and opted for her mother Maria Shriver’s favorite Obama.

Who’s ahead in the California Primary?
Clinton 55%, Obama 32.7%, Edwards 9.9%
McCain 44.5%, Romney 24.4%, Huckabee 11.2%

8:39 pm
Clinton leads Democrats at 410, Obama 331, Uncommitted 75
McCain (declares himself the GOP front runner) leads at 349, Huckabee (moves to the second slot) 123, Romney 95

8:43 pm
McCain leads at 371, Romney (back at the number two slot) 160, Huckabee 128

8:55 pm (Approaching midnight on the East Coast)
“The View from Camp Obama” --- “A few minutes ago, though, we got an e-mail from Ben LaBolt, a top Obama aide, that focused on the degree to which his candidate closed the gap on Clinton in various states, regardless of the ultimate victor.”

Clinton leads Democrats 429, Obama 349, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads the GOP at 371, Romney 160, Huckabee 128

9:01 pm
Who’s ahead in the California Primary?
Clinton 55.1%, Obama 32.2%, Edwards (No longer Uncommitted) 10.3%
McCain 43.8%, Romney 25.3%, Huckabee 11.5%

LA Times Bloggers (Headlines throughout the night and early morning)
“Hundreds of Americans show up to vote, but oops!” --- Americans from Virginia to Texas showed up or called local elections officials today to find out why their regular polling places were not open. Officials in Maryland and Virginia reported hundreds showing up ready to vote, although their primaries are a week away.

“The Show Me State puts on the night's best show” ---Missouri

“Exit polls reveal some hidden secrets of California's voters” --- About seven in 10 Latino voters chose Clinton, while only three of 10 voted for Obama.

“Ron Paul makes his move” ---the oldest person remaining in the presidential race and the only one who's also simultaneously running for Congress (you know, on the off chance he doesn't reach the White House), came in second in the Montana Republican caucuses, right behind former Gov. Mitt Romney.

“Mitt Romney makes it clear, very clear” --- Romney: “This campaign is going on.”

8:37 am PT (12 hours later)

“With no losers, the fight goes on” --- LAtimes.com homepage

1711 of 4049 Democrats Delegates declared & 1109 of 2380 Republican Delegates declared.

Clinton leads Democrats at 845, Obama 765, Uncommitted 75
McCain leads GOP at 613, Romney 269, Huckabee 190

9:09 am
California results (96% of precints): 22,217 of 23,110 Democratic precincts reporting & 22,217 of 23,110 Republican precincts reporting

Clinton leads Democrats at 51.8%, Obama 42.4%, Edwards 4.2%
McCain leads GOP at 42.1%, Romney 33.8%, Huckabee 11/5%

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