Fight the Urge to Win
* Republicans want to show voters they can "resist popular spending programs," in favor of massively unpopular ones. [ NYT ]
* Voting for a Republican is like a suicide pact, but at least you know what you're getting. [ WP ]
* Fred Thompson is working overtime to make sure he's ready to disappoint the six or seven supporters he has left at the GOP's next debate. [ NYT ]
* If you didn't know by know, the media hates America. [ WP ]
* But will Hillary's dark horse campaign be able to turn her netroots support into cash and a ground operation? [ Politico ]
* Nancy Pelosi is confused about what exactly it is she does for a living. [ The Hill ]
* Conservatives must look to their inner Barry Goldwater in these trying times. [ WT ]