Morning Hors D'oeuvres

It’s David Axelrodapalooza this AM, with pieces in Politico and the NYTimes.

Ben has Obama reassuring folks that there won’t be crazy lurches to the left if he and a bunch of other Dems get the nod in a week.

Andrew thinks that Obama could manage a more moderate Iran, whereas McCain would miss the opportunity entirely.

Marc has some good questions for the near future, including this one:

“4. Do potential Obama voters see the huge crowds and think to themselves, nah, I don't need to vote because he's got it locked up.”

Matt thinks we’re entering the Biden era.

Ezra looks at the Al Qaida “endorsement” of McCain and doesn’t see much irony.

More moderate Republicans moving toward Obama.

TPM has today’s Zogby polls looking good for Obama in Bush states.

Nate argues that reports of a “Bradley Effect” in 2006 were more likely residual “Republican Effects.”

Some folks are wondering, "Where is Condi Rice?"

The cast of The Wire is campaigning for Obama in NC. My head is about to explode due to pleasure overload.