DAY’S END ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
‘Rush Limbaugh is meaningless’ – Arjun Jaikumar, Daily Kos
The CBO on Obama’s budget – Conor Clarke, Brave New Deal
What’s long-term planning for? – S. Ackerman, Wash. Independent
End-of-week roundup – Senate Guru
AIG and the drawbacks of populism – Scott Payne, Moderate Voice
David Gregory’s problem – John Amato, Crooks & Liars
Strickland fails to take Obama’s advice – K. Holtsberry, RedState
The French enjoy their nat’l pastime – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Appeals court denies bond for Madoff – Jeralyn, TalkLeft
Sen. Franken, soon to be? – Ted Johnson, Wilshire & Washington
Capitol Hill budget wars – Elana Schor, TPMDC
AIG bonuses vs. the Constitution – Rep. Virginia Foxx, RWN
Cut the fat out of the GOP discussion – Meg White, BuzzFlash
Tennis anyone? – Ted R. Bromund, contentions
Athwart history – David Frum, NewMajority

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Palin hits Obama for ‘Special Olympics’ comment – The Hill
Much bigger deficits seen in budget office forecast – New York Times
Obama urges sensible spending – Washington Post
Task force: GM, Chrysler may need more aid – Detroit Free Press