Phantom Phoenix: The new operation the U.S. military launched today against al Qaeda and other insurgents in Iraq.

Does this tell you anything? From Chris Cillizza:

Obama spokesman Bill Burton: "There is much more work to do and we're going to continue fighting for every single vote."

Clinton communications director Phil Singer: "Regardless of outcome, it's onward and upward."

Is there a "swiftboating" effort on the part of Clinton backers in the works?

Obama's response to charges that he's not JFK or MLK? "You know, I didn't claim to be."

The NYT's Matt Bai, however, overheard another comparison: "He's Bobby Kennedy reborn, that's what he is," said one Obama supporter.

Just passing the time before the counting starts, Jonathan Martin looks at the celebrities, using the term loosely, backing the Republican candidates.

Huckabee: "Everything above sixth place is momentum for us." Funny guy.

So, are Carville and Begala joining the Clinton team or not? They both deny it. Still, some top Clinton aides might be on the firing line should the day go ill.

Headlines you can't make up: "Man With Knives in Pants Stabs Himself"

Check out RealClearSports for the latest on Joe Gibbs' resigning as coach of the Redskins.