Obama

The hottest name in politics sat down with Diane Sawyer (of all people...) for a rather bland interview. Barack was shifty - as usual - about his presidential ambitions in 2008.

"It's only been three [days] or four days" since the midterm elections, he said. "I need a little bit more time than that."

The standard response. But Barack knows that he needs to make a decision soon. The official entrances of GOPers McCain and Giuliani into the race has knocked Obama back a bit. He's no longer the top name being discussed in '08. He can ensure initial buzz and success if he launches his campaign before Hillary or any other big name Dem.