Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar -- a superdelegate holdout from a traditional swing state -- backed fellow freshman Sen. Barack Obama Monday morning.

Despite much uncertainty in the Democratic nomination contest, one thing's for sure: Al Gore's top loyalty still lies with the environment, not with Hillary Rodham Clinton or Barack Obama.

I have noted a number of myths amongst the comments here as to why Hillary should stay in the race. Here are ten enduring, kudzu-like myths, with the debunking they sorely need.

Brenda is a retired Post Production Supervisor in the film industry and a mother from rural southern New Mexico. She remembers being young and listening to President Kennedy speak to the nation — it was the first time that she heard a politician speak, and described her reaction as one of full of the hope that politics can be used to bring people together and make things better. After he was killed in 1963, she says that she disassociated herself from politics for a long time.  The first time that she heard Barack speak, she realized “we don’t have to give up on politics.”  

We've heard many stories of children convincing their parents to support Barack, but Brenda’s story works in reverse. She called her son and had to convince him that this kind of movement doesn’t come along frequently, and that “we cannot let go of it.” She continues, “It makes me tear up every time I think of it… Now almost all my son’s friends are supporting Obama.”

When I asked what Barack’s inspiration could do to help the country, Brenda struck a broad note …

One of the biggest things is the change that he could make in a whole general sense. He brings a different view not just to politics, but to the American culture. His speeches are about us, about the American people. He doesn’t just carry on about what he did and who he is, that’s where he’s different. What I think would happen are very great changes.

Brenda believes that the strength of a campaign, and this campaign in particular, comes from the ground up. The first thing we must do to make lasting change in America is to engage ourselves in its politics. This belief has been and remains the cornerstone of our campaign. Many people have already given and shared their own story with us. If you would like to become a part of this campaign, and want to be eligible for a chance to have “Dinner with Barack,” please donate by 11:59 PM EST tonight. 

AP - Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accused rival Sen. Barack Obama and his allies of trying to stop people from voting as some of his backers have called on her to drop out of the presidential race. The Obama campaign rejected the charge, dismissing Clinton's criticism as "completely laughable."

Reuters - Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday dismissed Democrat Barack Obama's charge that he wants a "100-year war" in Iraq and belittled Obama's level of national security experience.

Reuters - Democrat Barack Obama took aim on Monday at potential White House opponent John McCain on Iraq, saying the Republican senator could not offer a clear definition of success in the conflict and could leave U.S. combat troops there for decades.

After visiting Wilbur Chocolate Company in Lititz, Barack headed to the Marvel Ranch Diner in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he shook hands with local folks and enjoyed some fries.






Folks were definitely surprised and excited to see him!



Stay tuned for coverage of Barack's rally at Muhlenberg College in Allentown!

AFP - Republican John McCain slipped his White House quest into high gear Monday, touting his patriotism and sense of duty as he sought an early edge with the rancorous Democratic race still undecided.

Factcheck.org piece looking into the truth behind Obama's claim not to take money from oil companies.