SNEAK PEEK: Obama: Beach Bound?
Obama skips Easter services at Wright's church in Chicago.
March 21, 2008— -- Barack Obama was able to take the focus off of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright on Friday by picking up the endorsement of (a bearded) Bill Richardson.
Obama's allies are hoping the focus will stay off of Wright this Easter Sunday when the Democratic frontrunner skips services at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago and heads on vacation.
Per ABC News' Sunlen Miller, sources familiar with Obama's plans say the Illinois Democrat is expected to go on a tropical vacation with the most likely bet appearing to be St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Obama, whose campaign will not confirm his plans, is expected to leave Chicago on Sunday morning and will return either on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
His next campaign stop will be Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C.
If he goes to the Virgin Islands, Obama can thank the islanders for providing him with an 84-point margin of victory over Hillary Clinton in the territory's Feb. 9th caucuses.
Only 1,921 Virgin Islanders attended the Democratic caucuses. But thanks to his lopsided win, Obama netted three delegates.
While three delegates may not seem significant in a Democratic race where 2,024 delegates are needed to clinch the nomination, it's worth taking a moment to channel your inner David Plouffe.
According to ABC's pledged-delegate estimate, Obama netted more delegates in the Virgin Islands than Clinton did from her "wins" in New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, Florida, New Mexico, and American Samoa C-O-M-B-I-N-E-D.
TiVo alert:
Tune into ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on Sunday morning. George's guests will be Chuck Schumer, Jon Kyl, and Chuck Hagel.
The kicker:
"I apologize for shouting. I didn't realize I was doing it."
--Clinton spokesman Phil Singer on a Friday conference call with reporters. (Singer's comments are now taped up on the Clinton press plane).
Note to our readers:
The Note, The Note's Sneak Peek, and The Note's Must Reads will publish again on Monday, March 31.
POLITICAL NEWS STORIES ON ABCNEWS.COM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller and Jung Hwa Song Report: Richardson Backs Obama, Rebuffs Clinton LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper and Kirit Radia Report: Passport Security Breach on McCain, Clinton & Obama LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: State Department: "No, No, No, No, No, No." (Yes) LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller Report: Obama Campaign Claims Clinton Has 'Character Gap' LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: From the Fact Check Desk: The Clinton Campaign Misrepresents Clinton NAFTA Meeting LINK
ABC News' Joel Siegel Reports: Civil War: Split Decision Divides Democrats LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: The Meaning of the Bill Richardson Endorsement & the Clinton-Rev. Wright Photo LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Richardson: Some Clinton Advisers Imply 'My Own Value' Is as a Hispanic LINK
ABC News' Nitya Venkataraman Reports: Who Has the Power to End the Clinton-Obama Race? LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Keystone Democrats Set to Defect LINK
ABC News' Raelyn Johnson Reports: Edwards Still Not Endorsing LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Another Clinton Surrogate & a Clinton Campaign Staffer Push Rev. Wright Story LINK
ABC News' Nick Schifrin Reports: Pelosi Meets with Dalai Llama, Offers Support LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: McCain Camp Argues 'Iran Aiding Al Qaeda in Iraq' Notion Not as Nutty as You May Think LINK
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Bill Richardson Endorses Barack Obama LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Sweet Fancy Moses, You Gotta Be Kidding Me LINK
ABC News' Bill Stumps for Hillary in N.C.; Makes No Mention of Richardson LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: [Turn Toward Obama and Smile] LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Oh, Come On, Now. You Cannot Be Serious. LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Richardson on Superdelegate Last Month: Vote the Way Your State Votes (Oops) LINK
ABC News' Jake Tapper Reports: Obama Attempts to Clarify "Typical White Person" and Which Offensive Comments He Heard at Church LINK
POLITICAL VIDEO ON ABCNEWS.COM
Obama Calls Breach 'Deeply Disturbing'Obama reacts to revelation that candidate passport files have been breached. LINK
Bill Richardson Endorses Barack ObamaWill Richardson's backing help Obama in the Hispanic community? LINK
McCain Reacts to Passport BreachMcCain: If anyone's privacy was breached, a "full investigation" is in order. LINK
Breaches & EndorsementsRice spends the day apologizing to candidates, while Obama wins a superdelegate. LINK
Wright's Effect on the PA PrimaryWill Rev. Wright's harsh words effect Sen. Obama in the Pennsylvania primary? LINK
NM Gov Announces Obama SupportRichardson says his affection for Clintons remains but Obama is the best choice. LINK
'The Note' Rewinds the Week's Best MomentsABC News' Senior Political Reporter Rick Klein on the weekly political roundup. LINK
Pelosi Denounces 'China's Oppression' of TibetHouse Speaker Pelosi visits Dalai Llama in India to offer support. LINK
Rice Apologizes for Passport IncidentContract workers for the State Department were fired for viewing Obama's file. LINK
Good and Bad News for ObamaNew Mexico governor endorses senator, but his passport files were breached. LINK
Snooping on ObamaGovernment employees are fired for unauthorized search of passport files. LINK
Barack's Speech: After ShocksDid the speech in Philadelphia make things worse? LINK
19-Year-Old Woman Earns Silver StarSoldier becomes only second female to receive honor since WWII. LINK
Intern for the ABC News Political Unit:
The ABC News Political Unit is now seeking three full-time summer interns in Washington, D.C.
The internship begins Monday, May 19, and runs through Friday, Aug. 22.
Not only do Political Unit interns attend political events and contribute to The Note and the politics page of ABCNews.com, they also help us by conducting research, maintaining contact lists, and updating the political schedule.
In order to apply, you MUST be either a graduate student or an undergraduate student who has completed his or her first year of college. The internship is NOT open to recent graduates.
You also must be able to work eight hours per day, starting early, Monday through Friday. Interns will be paid $8.50/hour.
If you write well, don't mind getting up early, and have some familiarity with web publishing, send a cover letter and resume to teddy.davis@abc.com as soon as possible, with the subject line: "INTERN" in all caps. Please indicate in your cover letter the dates of your availability.