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As the economy recovers, it could cause the Republicans real political problems. I understand it was easy to rail against the policies, but did they really believe it was never coming back? (I'd guess the regional levels of recovery and joblessness are really going to matter.)

It's meaningless, but Obama still comfortably outpolls (50+%) all the floating GOP 2012 names.

Republican consultants (besides Dick Armey) have figured out how to exploit the tea partiers for organizational gain.

And, In Sarah Palin's speaking contracts, it appears she's requiring event holders to collaborate to offer only pre-screened questions.