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Talking Points Memo — ... Everything else is in deficit. But completely moronic questions/points from Mark Halperin remain in historic surplus. The latest is, isn't Obama distracting himself from the economic crisis by taking five minutes to sign an executive order on stem cell research? ...

When will Mark Halperin take time off from wanking?
Eschaton — When will Mark Halperin take time off from wanking? Incapable of doing more than one thing apparently.

Villager thinking gone horribly awry
Political Animal — ... big difference. Instill some confidence in the consumer and people investing." When Halperin suggested that the president might want to "cancel the stem-cell event" at the White House, in order to demonstrate his focus on the economy, Burgdorf responded, "No, I think that's important." Immediately after saying Obama should "put aside" everything unrelated to the economy, Burgdorf said opening up stem-cell research is a good move, in part because his step-mother has multiple sclerosis. Matt Cooper noted , "The whole conversation seemed slightly ridiculous." Presidents obviously ...

Religious Right Is Shocked That Obama Did Just What He Said He Would Do
Comments from Left Field — ... Distracted, too, since neither Republican leaders nor the Republican-friendly media can follow along when Obama walks across the street while chewing gum. ...

Sour Grapes: Duke Coach Says Obama Should Worry About Economy, Not NCAA Picks
Politics Daily — ... sure about the messaging. Is he saying that March Madness is a waste of time? Couldn't the same thing be said of most Americans? "Well, that's all well and good, but shouldn't Eddie be focused on fixing my car, probably more than the brackets?" This isn't the first time the President has made waves in college sports. Just before the election, Obama denounced college football's BCS poll in favor of a playoff system. There has been an effort to paint Obama as overly ambitious, or spread too thin, even by some Senate Democrats. I hardly ...