Midday Blog Roundup

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
Turning point for U.S.-Israel relations? – J. Gandelman, Mod. Voice
Krugman on the carbon taxMatthew Yglesias
Why gov’t can’t run a business – V. de Rugy, The Corner
A Michael Steele success story – Jason Zengerle, The Plank
Who gets praise for credit reform? Ezra Klein
Obama dictates to car manufacturers – Ken Taylor, Minority Report
Powell fights back – Katie Connolly, The Gaggle
California reform package fails – Neil Stevens, RedState
Struggling with seriousness – Steve Benen, Political Animal
Sotomayor’s judicial philosophy, cont’d – Amy Howe, SCOTUSblog
Judge limits exec’s detainee power – Daphne Eviatar, Wash. Ind
Colin Powell waiting for GOP to emerge – Allahpundit, Hot Air
California’s political class = FAIL – Matt Welth, Hit & Run
GOP retreat on ‘socialist’ label?First Read
Iran highlights need for missile defense – Conn Caroll, Foundry

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Barbour makes pitch for bigger tentThe Hill
Equitable distribution of Gitmo inmates encouraged The Hill
Iran announces missile testWaPo
Banks have raised billions since tests, Geithner saysNY Times