Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Maryland Senate to Vote On Redistricting Today - it appears the plan which has stirred some controversy from both sides of the aisle will pass the state senate today. Questions remain on passage in the House, but it appears likely the plan submitted by Governor Martin O'Malley will pass during the special session of the General Assembly. A court challenge is expected. The Baltimore Sun has more here.

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Las Vegas Hosts Republican Presidential Debate Tonight - all of the candidates except Jon Huntsman will be present for the debate moderated by Anderson Cooper which begins at 8:00 PM ET. CNN.com has more here.

You can submit a question to be asked to CNN here.

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Obama on ABC "Nightline" Tonight - Jake Tapper is traveling with the president on the bus tour of North Carolina and Virginia. The interview will air tonight - interestingly, the same night as the GOP presidential debate. ABC News has more here.

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GOP Primary Calendar Still a Question - the silly battle for first in the nation status continues as the GOP Iowa caucuses are now set for January 3, 2012. Nevada is scheduled for January 14 and due to scheduling requirements, New Hampshire is now looking at moving their primary to December 6 or 13. TheHill.com has more here.

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Cain Campaign Expenditures Examined - seems up to $100,000 was spent with a company that promotes Herman Cain's books and political philosophy. TPM.com has a piece here on the issue. TPM reports that while this type of expenditure is common among congressional candidates, it is rare to see in presidential campaigns. The FEC has ruled it is permissible for campaign committees to pay market value to a book publisher.

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Hillary Clinton Visits Libya - the Secretary of State is in Libya showing support by the U.S. of the new National Transitional Council. She is expected to be in Tripoli for several hours today. BBC News has more here.

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