LATEST NEWS

2012 update:

• Another “Christie is reconsidering a run” article, with new data point: Christie expected to announce intentions on Monday. - NY Post
• And it seems like Palin has lost interest in the presidency…or has she? - The Week
• History tells us that in order for Dems to do well in 2012, they need Obama to come roaring back. - Larry Sabato
• …Which is a problem, since new poll numbers show Democrats’ intensity at a troublingly low point. - Chris Cillizza
• Perry defends his tuition assistance to children of illegal immigrants, saying it was the result of failed federal immigration policy. - Breitbart
• Blast from the past: Newt is planning to roll out a new Contract with America. - Washington Post

Republicans and the middle east:

• Boehner condemns Iran over Christian pastor’s death sentence. - Newsmax
• Marco Rubio travels with McCain and two others to meet with Libya’s new leaders. - Newsmax

On the Hill:

• House passes spending resolution, so it’s now official: the government won’t shut down. - Reuters
• Nancy Pelosi’s brother in law gets $737 million green jobs loan. - Weekly Standard

Really? Obama lectures Europe on its debt. - Bloomberg

FEATURED OPINION

• Daniel Henninger: The more you learn about Herman Cain, the more credible he seems
• Kevin Williamson: Nein, Nein Nein! Cain’s plan has some serious flaws
• Andrew Biggs: Think the federal government is too big? It’s probably even bigger than you think – as in 39% of the economy
• Stephen Smith: Obama could win if ObamaCare loses
• Nolan Finley: Maybe it's the Tea Partiers who are actually the adults in the room