The Blog Hole: Robert Shrum, Nicholas Kristof and Viva Cuba

Go Out And Hug A Republican Today: Former Gore consiglierie Robert Shrum gives the GOP the goon hand. Seems Mr. Shrum thinks the hysterical Republicans are becoming so irrelevant, they're basically the mini-disc of politics. [theweek.com]

Fat People In Muu-Muus With Cameras To Spread Democracy: The commie Cubans will covet our crocs, and then, democracy will bloom. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof really, really wants  President Obama to ease tourism restrictions on Third World Florida.  [nytimes.com]

Incompetent Wall Street Warriors Suddenly Competent: Don't call it a comeback! Okay, maybe a little one. Henry Blodget highlights Goldman Sachs recent feats of financial derring-do, as they scramble for profits, and try to pay back Uncle Sam. Good luck! [businessinsider.com]

Franken Wins Senate Race, For, Like Third Time: Blogger Hilzoy to Republican Norm Coleman: it's time to give up the ghost! Ol' Cole could appeal a recent courts decision to declare SNL funnyman Al Franken Senator of Minnesota. But, man, that would be pathetic. [washingtonmonthly.com]

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