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flap over pictures of Jesse Jackson with the City Council. Apparently, Ron Paul's reach goes all the way to Oslo. Time compiles a “Top 10 Political Gaffes of the Year” list, with video. Ben has a piece of Iowa independent direct mail from Emily’s List, supporting Clinton. We're Number One, apparently. (Congratulations, Matson.) And pictured above is Jennifer DeFrancisco, daughter of Republican state Senator John DeFrancisco of Syracuse, who plays Jack Nicholson's daughter in

Women’s group hitting IA mailboxes with subtle Clinton plug. The first independent mailing in IA? The Page, 6:40 AM

Ben Smith's Blogs The independents Sunday in S.C. Hillary: 'New Beginning' The crowd in Columbia