Today’s installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn’t generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers:<\/p>\n
* In a bit of a surprise, John Edwards’ presidential campaign has decided to move staffers out of Nevada<\/a>, an early caucus state, to focus on Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. The AP added, “They would not disclose how many staffers were being moved but characterized it as a handful.” Both Clinton and Obama have been working to make inroads in Nevada, which is expected to vote shortly before New Hampshire.<\/p>\n * All of a sudden, Dems seem to be feeling more confident in Kentucky. Incumbent Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher is expected to lose this year, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) is suddenly considered a possible target next year. Yesterday, Rep. Ben Chandler (D) suggested he’s considering<\/a> a Senate race.<\/p>\n * Mitt Romney has quietly started to build some credible support from lawmakers<\/a>, picking up Rep. Vernon Ehlers’ (R-Mich.) endorsement yesterday. The former Massachusetts governor now has 29 congressional supporters, more than any other Republican presidential candidate.<\/p>\n * Bill Richardson unveiled two new campaign ads today, a serious one<\/a> about his gubernatorial record, and a less serious one<\/a>, as part of his clever “job interview” series.<\/p>\n