The new dog was a big issue in Barack Obama's first press conference since the election.
It also showed just how disciplined the president-elect is, writes Joe Klein.
Rahm Emanuel was the only choice for chief of staff, writes Michael Crowley.
Katherine Marsh is relieved John McCain wasn't elected and writes that Obama should consult Bob Gates on Russia.
David Plouffe will probably not be the next Illinois senator.
Joe Biden just adores Michelle Obama.
David Paterson's budget calculator won't let you raise taxes.
Paterson supports a bailout of the auto industry.
He also asked for a complete assessment of the state's voting system.
Many mayors will be in Albany on Monday to ask Paterson not to cut funding for their cities.
The state has committed $55 million to foreclosed properties.
Just like Eliot Spitzer wanted it to, the state prison system makes major budget cuts.
Hookers think it's pretty hypocritical that Spitzer is not going to be prosecuted.
Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano was honored by Italy.
