The lamest press releases of the 2004 campaign.

Did you know that Hootie & the Blowfish have endorsed John Edwards for president? That Oklahoma City Friday, "the state's largest suburban weekly newspaper," has endorsed Joe Lieberman? That Chris Shifflett, "the widely acclaimed guitarist for the Foo Fighters," has endorsed Dennis Kucinich?

You didn't?

And you call yourself an informed voter?

To help you catch up on the "news" each campaign releases to the media daily, Slate has compiled the lamest press releases of the 2004 presidential campaign so far. Our panel of experts selected the lamest release from each campaign. Then, using a complex formula, we ranked them in order of lameness, from very lame to extremely lame. Enjoy.

10. Students for Bush Successfully Launch
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—More than 150 Bush supporters participated in a pre-game rally organized by Bush-Cheney '04 and Michigan Students for Bush in an event designed to engage young people in presidential politics.

9. FORMER HAWAII LT. GOVERNOR MAZIE HIRONO ENDORSES JOHN EDWARDS FOR PRESIDENT
RALEIGH, N.C.: The Edwards for President campaign today announced that former Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Mazie Hirono endorsed John Edwards (D-NC) for president. "Mazie Hirono's seven terms in the state House of Representatives and two terms as Lieutenant Governor are a testament to her commitment to service and to the people of Hawaii," Edwards said.

8. ESPN's Chris Berman Endorses Joe
Manchester, N.H.—Joe Lieberman today was endorsed by Chris Berman, a respected sportscaster and commentator for ESPN. … Lieberman's New Hampshire State Director Peter Greenberger welcomed the endorsement from Berman and added "as the Pats continue their march towards the Super Bowl, another great New England Patriot—Joe Lieberman—is making his march towards the Superbowl of Politics: The New Hampshire Primary."

7. SHARPTON WAY AHEAD WITH AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTERS ACCORDING TO NEW GALLUP POLL
New York—According to a special analysis of likely Democratic voters conducted for the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) by the Gallup Organization, Reverend Al Sharpton is the Democrat most favored to win Democratic Nomination for President among black voters.

6. Senior Keene City Councilman Randy Filiault Endorses John Kerry
Builds on Kerry's Cheshire County Support
Keene City Councilman of 12 years Randy Filiault has endorsed John Kerry for President. Filiault is supporting Kerry because of his foreign policy and national security experience and his ability to take on George Bush toe-to-toe on the issues that will define this election. … Joining Filiault in his endorsement of Kerry is Hinsdale Selectman Robert Johnson. Johnson is an experienced retired school teacher and is supporting Kerry because of his distinguished record and his vision for America's role in the world.

Johnson has served on the Hinsdale Board of Selectman for three years. Before retiring, he taught biology, physics, astronomy and chemistry for 33 years.