Columbus Where?

The start-up Eventful.com receives some generous publicity as does tiny Columbus, Kentucky (pop. 229) thanks to John Edwards’ participation in “Demand and Be Heard.”

CNN reports:

Hat Tip to TechCrunch.

New Hamsphire Poll Position

New University of New Hampshire poll shows Edwards drops to fourth place with Clinton holding a commanding lead in first. On the other side of the aisle, McCain drops falls to fourth and Romney remains at the head of the GOP pack.

Hat tip: Primary Source

A Firm Foundation

First it was Edwards tonsorial proclivities. Now what Mitt Romney is slathering on his face is making news. Campaign records show the former Bay State governor shelled out hundreds of dollars on make-up.

Thompson in September?

MSNBC’s First Read is reporting that Fred Thompson won’t announce his White House bid until September.

Edwards Mirrors Liberal Icon

Taking a page from Robert F. Kennedy, John Edwards, whose candidacy has taken on an increasingly populist hue, embarks on an eight-state tour of the American South.

Primary Update

Morning Edition’s Bob Oakes speaks with Boston.com blogger and Globe correspondent James Pindell who is covering the New Hampshire Primary race.

The Wheels on the Bus…

With the departure of his campaign manager Terry Nelson, and another high level political advisor, and with coffers drying up, is John McCain’s struggling presidential bid periously close to collapsing?