SNEAK PEEK: Beltway Battles

February 11, 2008— -- Feb. 12 – Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC primaries and Democrats Abroad Caucuses

175 Democratic delegates at stake

113 Republican delegates at stake

Hillary Clinton may have a slim lead in the overall delegate estimate (on the strength of her support from superdelegates) but her losing streak could continue tomorrow when voters head to the polls in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.

The Clinton streak certainly is not quite as dismal as the Miami Dolphins starting off the season 0-13. But tomorrow's primaries and contests in Hawaii and Wisconsin on Feb. 19 are the Clinton campaign's last chances before the critical March 4 primaries to gain back the momentum they seem to have lost to Obama as he racks up wins and hauls in cash.

Things to look for on Mid-Atlantic Tuesday:

- African-American turnout, especially in Maryland, where state Democratic Party officials predict it could be as high as 60 percent in their primary (compared to 35 percent in the 2004 Democratic primary). The competitive primary in Maryland's fourth congressional district between two African-Americans, Rep. Albert Wynn and challenger Donna Edwards, could drive up African-American turnout.

- Delegate allocation on the Democratic side – if Obama wins big he may be able to take a slim lead in the overall delegate estimate so far. But if Clinton keeps it close, her superdelegate edge and the proportional allocation system could keep her out in front. Stay up to speed on the ABC News delegate estimate here.

- Republican turnout in the southwest corner of Virginia – if Huckabee can perform strongly enough here to blunt McCain's strongholds in the Tidewater area (Virginia Beach, Norfolk), he could make it a contest. Don't forget McCain's "agents of intolerance" line in Virginia in the 2000 presidential primary season, referring to the late Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson. He has changed his tune, but his campaign should probably not count on a strong showing in that corner of the state.

- Hispanic voters in Northern Virginia. The population of these suburbs outside of Washington DC are exploding and a high turnout of Hispanic voters could help Hillary Clinton in these congressional districts.

Before the polls open tomorrow, Clinton and Obama sit down with WJLA's Leon Harris and Politico's John Harris for back-to-back interviews airing tonight at 7:00 pm ET on the ABC affiliate in Washington DC.

Plan your night around…

7:00 PM ET POLL CLOSING

VIRGINIA- Republican Primary - open

60 delegates at stake, winner take all

Obama is counting on the "bandwagon effect" following his back-to-back wins. LINK

Clinton's Campaign Retools
Clinton loses 5 caucuses, ousts long-time campaign manager but insists she "feels good." LINK

Charges for Six Gitmo Detainees
ABC's Jan Crawford Greenberg breaks down the government's legal challenges ahead. LINK

'The Note' Rewinds the Week's Best Moments
ABC News' Senior Political Reporter Rick Klein on the weekly political roundup. LINK

Walters to Clinton: 'Drop It Already'
"View" co-host thinks that MSNBC's David Shuster has atoned for "pimp" comment. LINK

Obama in Wax Takes the Oval
A wax figure of Sen. Obama in the Oval Office is unveiled at Madame Tussauds. LINK

Hasselbeck: McCain Isn't a Bushie
"View" co-host defends the senator's 2008 chances amid conservative criticism. LINK

Clinton: Camp Manager Not a Scapegoat
Sen. Clinton says Solis Doyle is a "trusted adviser," but they need more help. LINK

Are Candidates' Children Fair Game?The question is raised after a controversial comment about Chelsea Clinton. LINK

Possible Pause in Troop DrawdownDefense Secretary Robert Gates endorses delaying troop withdrawal from Iraq. LINK