Sunday Talk Shows Open Thread

Big day on the Sunday shows. Obama on Russert. George has a town hall meeting with his old boss.

Now, you'd think the Obama and Clinton appearances are the big news. the NY Times told us yesterday, the real story is the competition between Russert and George. So, while the candidates are the main draw for most people, apparently people in the know are more interested in the Tim v. George saga. Whatever.

McCain's leading sycophant, Lindsey Graham, gets some air time. But, basically, the shows are dominated by the Democrats -- mostly Obama and Clinton surrogates. Also, Rep. James Clyburn who has had a pretty important message about the irreparable damage facing the Democrats if Hillary steals the nomination.

The full lineup is after the break.

So, this should be interesting:

ABC's "This Week" — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y.

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CBS' "Face the Nation" — Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind.; Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.; Richmond Mayor and former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.

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NBC's "Meet the Press" — Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.

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CNN's "Late Edition" — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Govs. Mike Easley, D-N.C., and Bill Richardson, D-N.M; Robert Reich, former labor secretary; Gene Sperling, adviser for the Clinton campaign; Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y.

"Fox News Sunday" _ Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean; Joe Andrew, former DNC chairman; Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe; Carly Fiorina, adviser to John McCain's campaign.