Slow blogging day

My internet was down this morning, and now, I probably won't be able to get back til late afternoon, so, here's some quickhitty stuff.

Josh Marshall points out some suprising small races the GOP should win where they are spending money playing defense.

Hastert's aide Van Der Meid obstructed another investigation.

I assume everybody saw the NYTimes article on the smart money hedging bets towards the Dems. (Interesting problem they've got, they need to make friends with the Dems, but can't alienate the Bush administration or the Repubs long term. That's a thin line to walk in a heated polarized campaign.)

And, I understand Webb is in a tight race, but be careful what you promise, Mr. Webb.