Lots to catch up on.  Here we go. 

The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Howard Wilkinson tries to wrap his brain around Mitt’s fundraising success in Ohio despite lackluster poll numbers.  Memo to Howard:  Nobody votes until November 2008. 

The Bradenton Herald’s Carl Nudi chronicles Mitt’s visit to Sarasota.  Basic economic platform data there. 

Reuter’s Michael Flaherty reports on the private equity donations flowing to Team Mitt.  This is not surprising.  Of the three top Republican candidates, Mitt is the only bona-fide capitalist. 

The New York Sun’s Ryan Sager has a non-denial denial about being the source of a NHInsider.com story about a major defection from Team Mitt to Team Fred.  Sager is really disappointed that Mitt hasn’t turned out to be the flash in the pan Sager predicted.  Sager should get used to disappointment. 

More less than earth shattering quotes from Damien LaVera’s favorite source for all things political – Damien LaVera.  Is it just me, or is Damien LaVera the only person Damien LaVera talks to? 

The Des Moines Register’s Tom Beaumont, printed in the Deseret News, reports Mitt promises some surprises in Iowa.  Mitt, please remember Howlin’ Mad Howies Iowa Surprise and don’t follow his infamous example. 

Mitt wants more information before passing judgment on Antonio Gonzales.  Would that the US Senate might have the same type of wisdom, though don’t hold your breath. 

On the subject of the US Senate, Mitt took a well placed shot at Senate Majority Leader (and fellow Mormon by the way) Harry Reid’s declaration that the war in Iraq is “lost”.  Mitt’s got a good question when he asks “Is there something wrong among the Democrats that they can’t form the words ‘win’ and ’success’ on their lips?” 

Check out Townhall’s Mary Katherine Ham’s lengthy interview with Mitt.