Friday’s quickie political briefing

Today’s video

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and panelists further the running mate speculation.

And that John McCain appearance on Ellen that Thuy posted yesterday? Here’s a tightly wound exchange on gay marriage.

IN THE HEADLINES

• Obama says he’d pursue direct diplomacy with Cuba, Latin America


• Obama gains four delegates, moves closer to nomination


• McCain spends months on standby for general election while Democrats rev up


• Bush begins raising money for McCain, behind closed doors