O'Bama Roundup

Well, it's official, Obama of the gift of gab comes by it naturally courtesy of his mom's family roots in Ireland. Sun Times here.

Tribune on Obama's record of pork in the Illinois statehouse:

During his nearly eight years in Springfield, he tucked special earmarks into massive budget bills to shower small bequests on inner city schools, parks and youth service agencies.

But some of the larger grants Obama sponsored were tied to political allies and show how difficult it is even for politicians advocating reform to avoid the appearance of favoritism as they dole out taxpayer funds. Several non-profit directors, for instance, gave money to Obama's campaigns soon after their allotments were awarded.

WaPo on Obama's tough love tack with Black America.

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UPDATE: The Swamp on polling, Sweet on Camp Obama.