Chicago Daily Observer

Several mainstream media accounts suggest that about the only thing Barack Obama and Rod Blagojevich have in common is they both live in Illinois. Today at the Washington Post’s Web site, for example, we learn that “Obama Worked to Distance Self From Blagojevich Early On.” The article begins by noting that the Illinois governor, unlike other major state Democratic politicians, wasn’t allowed to address this year’s national convention. There was at least one good reason for that, although it wasn’t covered by today’s Washington Post.

If it’s Sunday, it must be worship time at the Temple of Obama, at least at the Chicago Tribune. Today the top of the front page has a picture of Barack and Michelle embracing. The headline is: “White House romances: Obamas’ affection is notable among presidential pairs.” Page 4 carries the story, also shown on the Trib’s Web site with the headline “Scenes from Obamas’ love story.” We learn:

Over the last two years the future first couple has made a practice of sharing such small, intimate moments on the grandest of stages, whether trading fist bumps, whispering “I love you” or stealing quick kisses on the campaign trail