Kick start.

Clinton On A Roll: After big wins the last couple months in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton is looking to beat Barack Obama again next week in Indiana and North Carolina. Getting the endorsement of Senator Evan Bayh in Indiana and now, North Carolina Governor Mike Easley will help her do that.

Speaking of Endorsements: Why Ben Chandler (KY-6) would endorse Obama is completely beyond me. He must be very confident of his chances to win this fall. Maybe now we can get an answer from Barry on whether or not he’ll go to the KDP’s party.

A Button On The Internet: How long can a button on the internet go without being pushed?

New Polls: David Freddoso’s spot on The Corner is the place to be this morning for polling. One poll that came out yesterday showed John McCain doing much better than Republicans generally and both Democrat candidates nationwide on several key issues:

This is true of ethics, Iraq and the economy (supposedly McCain’s weak point). On national security and taxes, Republicans are trusted more than Democrats, and McCain leads both Democrats.

And, remember how McCain and Clinton were tied nationally just a few days ago? Yesterday a poll came out showing Clinton +9% over McCain nationally. Everyone’s eyebrows went up, and Rush Limbaugh attributed it partially to McCain’s harshness to his own party, specifically the NC GOP. Freddoso said:

I began by thinking that it was a bit odd, and then I notice that it’s a poll of 1,001 adults — a total waste of time.

• Dueling Polls
• Good News For McCain In Indiana Exit Polls
• Friday Pint: White Guilt
• Nightcap: Cindy Sheehan On 1968 Chicago DNC
• Hillary’s Not Giving Up