Midday Blog Roundup

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
That simple – Josh Marshall, TalkingPointsMemo
Primary colors, redux – Steve Benen, Political Animal
For Palin, politics was no picnic – Matt Lewis, Townhall
Zelaya fading in Honduras? – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Viewer’s guide: Geither’s China strategy – Simon Johnson, The Plank
The politics of healthcare – John Hawkins, Right Wing News
1/3 of the price in Europe – John Aravosis, AMERICAblog
Where we stand on healthcare reform – mcjoan, Daily Kos
A few morning reads – David Gregory, The View from Here
Bernanke vs. the inflation peopleMatthew Yglesias
Yoo defends his torture memo – Damon Root, Hit & Run
Running against Obamaism – Jennifer Rubin, contentions
The moose is loose – John Cole, Balloon Juice
Lizza channels Colbert – Tim Graham, Media Blog
Wonder if there’s a connection – John McCormack, Weekly Standard

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama: U.S., China will shape 21st centuryThe Hill
New home sales rise sharply as prices fallNew York Times
Geithner pledges smaller budget deficitsBloomberg
Earnings drag on stocksWall Street Journal