The Mini-Note

— -- WASHINGTON, Mar. 26

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MUST-READS:
Los Angeles Times' Ronald Brownstein: "Obama and blue collars: Do they fit?"LINK

Washington Post: "GSA Chief Is Accused of Playing Politics"LINK

Chicago Sun-Times' Bob Novak: "Bush Alone" LINK

ABC News: "Obama: Investigate Duke Lacrosse DA Nifong"LINK

Los Angeles Times: "Republican Party loyalty in decline since 2002"LINK

Washington Post: "N.Y. Mayor Is Eyeing '08, Observers Say" LINK

Politico: "The Spin for GOP Presidential Campaign Cash" LINK

New York Daily News: "Hil shakes money tree for $10M"LINK

Fox News: "Hillary Clinton's $2.6 Million Hollywood Hit" LINK

New York Sun: "Vilsack Backing Could Boost Clinton's Chances in Iowa" LINK

Associated Press: "McCain lowers fund-raising bar - 'started late'"LINK

Associated Press: "McCain's constant access could be trouble for presidential bid"LINK

New York Times: "Edwards' Cancer Has Spread Into One of Her Hips" LINK

The State: "Edwards gets key S.C. support" LINK

Concord Monitor: "Don't underestimate her - Elizabeth Edwards handles challenges as few others can" LINK

Associated Press: "Edwards to '60 Minutes': No sympathy votes"LINK

CBS News: "Edwards Open About Cancer, Unconditional About Couple's Decision"LINK

Associated Press: "Romney trips on campaign trail"LINK

New York Sun: "Obama's View of the Constitution Hinted in Article" LINK