A few quick housekeeping notes:
* The political round-up, usually posted at noon, is on temporary hiatus. It’ll return soon.
* Starting today, I’ll be co-writing a new feature on Salon’s Daou Report called “The Bottom Line,” which will help summarize different angles to the big story of the day. It’ll be online around 1pm every weekday.
* Many thanks to everyone who has nominated The Carpetbagger Report in the Koufax Awards. Wampum is still accepting nominations, so be sure to head over and let your voice be heard. (Remember, only one vote per person per round.)
And now, back to the news….