“We now know who the [Democratic] nominee will be” and there are “no ifs, ands or buts about it,” Tim Russert said last night on MSNBC.

After last night’s North Carolina and Indiana primaries, the Hillary Clinton is bordering on life support, even if it’s not quite game over.

Here’s what Tim Russert had to say about it.

Warning: Celebrity Endorsement! Tom Hanks has lent his support to Barack Obama in his quest to be the next President of the United States.

Believing Barack Obama is right person for the right job at this point in history, Hanks reflects on America’s past and its need to go in a new direction.

Hanks pokes fun at himself from the onset, stating that “As an official celebrity I know my endorsement has just made your mind up.”

Here’s Tom Hanks’ video, originally posted to his MySpace page …

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was interviewed Monday on CNBC’s Morning Joe, from Greenville, N.C., about the current Gas Tax “war” Between herself and Barack Obama, as well as other issues dominating the 2008 presidential race.

Mika Brzezinsky then questioned Hillary Clinton about the tax and Tiki Barber later jumped in to discuss the “Comeback Kid” and the confidence level question as she prepares for the Indiana and North Carolina primaries…

A few days after Barack Obama presented the Top 10 Surprising Facts About Barack Obama, his rival, Hilary Clinton, appeared on the Late Show and delivered the Top 10 Reasons Hilary Clinton Loves America.

Seriously, Tivo? Not one but two Dakotas? Teddy Roosevelt? 232 years and never a cookie shortage? Is this a great country or what!

A funny HRC mocked David Letterman (”Apparently, anyone can get a talk show”) as well as herself, making the obligatory pantsuit joke on his behalf.

… Between Lauren and Heidi on The Hills! It’s about time!

On the Late Show with David Letterman May 1, Sen. Barack Obama presented the Top 10 Surprising Facts About Barack Obama.

First on his list? Ending The Hills feud between Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag. Hey, you know, someone’s gotta step up to the plate!

The Democratic presidential hopeful also revealed that he has not slept since October, he once bowled a 39, and plans on canceling all campaign events the day the Sex and the City movie comes out. Really, haven’t we all?

Check out Barack Obama on The Late Show here …

Below are excerpts from Hillary Clinton’s victory speech in Pennsylvania (top) and Barack Obama’s address to supporters in Indiana (bottom). After a contentious Pennsylvania primary, both of the Democratic presidential candidates tried to maintain a positive, uplifting tone throughout. What happens next?

Here’s a preview of tomorrow’s Pennsylvania primary. Oh, wait, it’s just a preview of tonight’s wrestling bout between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Yes, WWE Raw will stop at nothing for ratings, and tonight will be pitting the presidential candidates and Democratic senators against each other as they settle their differences the American way - in a pro wrestling ring.

The preview, which will likely mark the high point of a publicity stunt destined to be a train wreck when it actually plays out, appears below…

We’ve learned that three candidates themselves will also appear in taped messages, parts of which appear below. John McCain, for the record, is channeling the likes of Ric Flair, then Triple H, and finally Hulk Hogan. Outstanding.

Hillary Clinton has called herself a fighter - the political Rocky Balboa.

She’s even got Rudy campaigning with daughter Chelsea in Pennsylvania.

Well, according to the hilarious video below, it’s upstart Barack Obama who’s the real “Rocky” in this race: Barack-y, if you will…

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama came under fire for stating that voters in places like rural Pennsylvania become frustrated and bitter, and frequently exhibit antipathy toward others when experiencing the realities of difficult economic times.

Both his rivals, Sens. Hillary Clinton and John McCain are making the case that he is an elitist, out of touch with people and condescending to boot.

While Barack Obama would surely love to have rephrased his remarks at the San Francisco fundraiser that led to this firestorm, the sentiment of his comments reflects deep-rooted, broad social issues affecting millions of Americans.

It’s not the rural Pennsylvanian’s fault, but the failure of government to instill any sort of confidence that fosters these inherent traits.

So listen to this clip and you decide if Obama is out of touch - or the only one of the presidential candidates willing to raise the level of debate…

This campaign is not getting any friendlier.

It is, however, getting a little more entertaining.

When listening to Sen. Barack Obama liken rival Sen. Hillary Clinton to Annie Oakley, sitting out there in the ol’ duck blind, it’s hard not to smile.

After the way she’s been touting her gun-toting ways as a desperate response to Obama’s overblown remarks about bitter voters in Pennsylvania, Clinton certainly deserves a good ribbing. And a prompt exit from the Democratic race.