Political bits

(Politico) At a Virginia political debate/dinner, Terry McAuliffe throws a jab at Joe Trippi saying the best way he could help McAuliffe is to work for his opponent. McAuliffe then sharply jibes, "Ask President Dean or President Edwards." Someone in the crowd fires back, "What about President Hillary Clinton," and the crowd reacts. It's a sharp exchange. (About 5:00 minutes in.)

(Politico) Giuliani runs away from the suggestion that he would use anti-gay marriage in the Governor's race. (We're winning on this issue.)

(RollCall) Pa. Republicans are significantly sitting out Arlen Specter's primary against Toomey.

(NYTimes) The Alaska legislature rejected Palin's very dubious pick for AG.

And, (FirstRead) Franken begins hiring Senate staffers.