Last night was a great time celebrating Gabe’s birthday and Courtney’s visit back from NYC. Thanks to everyone who came out and spent an evening under the new gazebo. Also, thanks to Strat who always comes over early to help me build my latest contraption for these parties, and for taking over grill meister duties last night. If you have pics I’d love to see them.

Mr. Obama isn’t flawless. But it’s hard to see him hitching up with Mrs. Clinton, who would contradict his message, unite the right, and pass along her husband’s still unpacked post-presidency baggage.

- Frank Rich in the New York Times