The Lede: Trump on Stump, Obama's 'Nixonian Strategy'

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Trump on Stump:"There's a first time for everything, and the historic moment came at a diner in Portsmouth, NH -- where I watched in awe as the notorious germophobe greeted customers" (NY Post)

Hanging with Obama at Corzine's:"Democratic royal Kerry Kennedy, cosmetics mogul Bobbi Brown and former Connecticut Senate and gubernatorial hopeful Ned Lamont - and they all gave the maximum $35,800." (NY Daily News)

'Obama's Nixonian Strategy':"It risks permanently alienating independents, soft Republicans, and a few Democrats who dislike his appeal to the hard left," Karl Rove says. (Wall Street Journal)

Sour on Solar in NJ:"Some residents consider the overhanging panels “ugly” and “hideous” and worry aloud about the effect on property values." (NY Times)

Cuomo's Rent Pledge:"most aggressive position that I can take and that I can deliver for the people of this state." (NY Daily News)

Parking Abuse:"more than 40 percent of cars displaying official city-issued parking placards were parked illegally" (NY Times)

Meeting Tonight:"the public's first chance to see if Mr. Walcott carries that informal style into his new position." (Wall Street Journal)

Bloomberg and NYPD:"I think the P. Diddy thing is almost the mayor trying to lash out. He is clearly rattled.” (NY Times)

Clarity on Food Tax, Sort of:"Chocolate for cooking gets a reprieve. But fans of fudge aren't so lucky. Potato chips, doughnuts, Fruit Roll-Ups and granola bars are tax-free. But candied apples, chocolate-covered pretzels, caramels and made-to-order ice-cream cones aren't." (Wall Street Journal)

Construction Spending Drop:"The number of construction workers also fell by 8,900 to 111,800 in 2010. It's the fewest construction workers employed in the city since 2004." (Wall Street Journal)

Remember the Mayor's Livery Cab Proposal?:"shelved after criticism from the taxi industry and lukewarm support from key lawmakers." (NY Times)