Midday Blog Roundup

MIDDAY ROUNDUP

FROM THE BLOGS:
When healthcare does become a negotiationEzra Klein
Drawbacks of the co-op model – Mike Lillis, Wash. Independent
Treasury’s plan for product innovation – G. Michaels, Dealbreaker
‘We will forcefully resist’ – Josh Marshall, TalkingPointsMemo
The conservative challenge – Scott, Powerline
Public option opponents also against co-opsMatthew Yglesias
Horror in Knoxville updateMichelle Malkin
From the front lines – Victoria Jackson, Big Hollywood
The party of dissolution – Jesse Walker, Hit & Run
The recession is only over for Wall St. – John Cole, Balloon Juice
Seniors voting with their feet – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Recession roundup – Derek Thompson, The Atlantic
An awfully big ‘fringe’ – Steve Benen, Political Animal
Barack meets Mubarak – James Phillips, The Foundry
Where are the Canadians? – Casual Wednesday, Congress Matters

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Schakowsky: ‘Nothing has changed’ on public optionThe Hill
Housing starts declineNew York Times
Recovery: Fast, slow, or neither?Wall Street Journal
Taliban confirms top militant’s deathLos Angeles Times