So the pressure is on Kerry to meet expectations. And let's not forget the good news for the White House in this poll: Bush is still seen as a stronger leader who would better deal with Iraq and terrorism,

It's good news, even though the verdict has long been priced into market expectations. The prospect of a CDU-led majority in both chambers of parliament will greatly improve the outlook for further structural changes.

We need to create a different kind of online news operation, one that recognizes the changing expectations of readers who consume news on the Internet.

might have helped Dole slightly.

In many respects, the public is reacting to the Edwards pick in almost the same way that they reacted to his rival, Dick Cheney, in 2000.

The real question for Clark is whether he can sustain his significant lead once the hoopla over his entry into the race has died down.