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They haven't met to debate in nearly two months, but Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will meet tonight in Philadelphia. ABC News Political Analyst Mathew Dowd does not think Obama's recent comments about small town Americans will hurt him, unless he adds to them in the coming months with other comments that sound elitist. Click here to hear more from Mathew Dowd.
Pope Benedict receives the red carpet treatment at the White House today on his 81st birthday. It will be a busy day for the Pope. Later he will ride in the Pope Mobile through the streets of Washington, D.C. He may make some political comments about the war in Iraq when he speaks later in the day. Click here to hear more from Ann Compton, covering his visit for ABC news.
And it's Amanda's birthday today, so forgive her if she's a little distracted. Thank you for all of the kind emails and text messages wishing her a happy birthday! She loved them and read every one.
