Midday Blog Roundup

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
Competing against freeMatthew Yglesias
Basic run-of-the-mill hypocrisy – D. Waldman, Congress Matters
Involuntary TARP participation? – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Obama’s Cairo speech, a first take – Paul, Powerline
Rubio picks up Christian Right support – Eric Kleefeld, TPMDC
Shop class – John J. Miller, The Corner
‘Far-right views as mainstream’ – S. Benen, Political Animal
Is it evidence? Is it medicine?Megan McArdle
Bush punted on GM and Chrysler — not Cerberus – Emptywheel
Into the gathering storm – Andrew Leigh, Big Hollywood
An absolutely extraordinary momentJeffrey Goldberg
From wouldn’t talk to won’t shut up – Meteor Blades, Daily Kos
Democrat party of yes, yes, yes – M. Clouthier, Right Wing News
Obama’s Wahhabi bling-blingMichelle Malkin
Meanwhile, in Iran…
– Jason Zengerle, The Plank

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Toxic asset plans haltedNew York Times
Biden urges Maloney to not challenge GillibrandThe Hill
In Cairo, praise for Obama’s remarksWashington Post
Total jobless claims decrease – Wall Street Journal