GOP endorsements; Clintons getting busy

• The two retiring Republican congressmen both gave their endorsements out Monday morning. Jim Walsh is backing Dale Sweetland, a longtime legislator from Onondaga County. Bob Oaks, an assemblyman from Lyons, has given up his campaign in lieu of that endorsement.
• Meanwhile, Tom Reynolds is backing Chris Lee, a businessman from Erie County. Lee just entered the race last week. What's interesting about this move is the position it puts David Bellavia in. The Iraq war veteran had been the only Republican in a crowded field of Democrats. He caught a lot of flak back in April for comparing Barack Obama to Tiger Woods. Perhaps Reynolds was waiting for someone else - anyone else - to try and keep the seat in Republican hands.
• All eyes are on Indiana and North Carolina, as Barack Obama and New York Senator Hillary Clinton try to squeeze out last minute votes. Hillary's on Letterman Monday night. Bill has 9 campaign stops on Monday alone.