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
* Apparently, it’s not just John Kerry. Sen. Tim Johnson<\/a> (D-S.D.), who is up for re-election this year, also announced his support for Barack Obama, as did Rep. George Miller<\/a> (D-Calif.).<\/p>\n * For those of us who are still inclined to take polls at least a little seriously, a Rasmussen survey<\/a>, conducted yesterday, showed Hillary Clinton not getting a post-New Hampshire bump in South Carolina, at least not yet. The poll showed Barack Obama leading with 42%, followed by Clinton at 30%, and Edwards at 15%.<\/p>\n * As for Republicans in South Carolina, Rasmussen shows<\/a> John McCain claiming the top spot with 27%, followed closely by Mike Huckabee with 24%, Romney third at 16%, and Thompson rounding out the top four with 12%. The rest of the GOP field was in single digits.<\/p>\n * Rudy Giuliani has an interesting new TV ad<\/a> in Florida, arguing that media pundits should be ignored. That’s probably true, but Giuliani’s only saying that because the pundits think he’s going to lose.<\/p>\n * The Clinton campaign said yesterday that it emerged from New Hampshire with more than $25 million in the bank<\/a>. (Given that the campaign raised more than $100 million in 2007, does that mean it’s spent $75 million? Already?) * The Romney campaign is, surprisingly enough, declining<\/a> to extend its television presence into next week in South Carolina and Florida.<\/p>\n * With Kerry backing Obama, will Ted Kennedy follow suit<\/a>?<\/p>\n
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\n* All eyes are still on Rep. Jim Clyburn<\/a>, the most important Democratic voice in South Carolina, who has not yet endorsed anyone.<\/p>\n