MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS:
Special. Prosecutor. – J. Orton, MyDD
Dispatches from the Front – John, Powerline
Democrats Look Strong in 2010 Senate Races – C. Bowers, OpenLeft
Crist Raises Taxes and Would Back Stimulus – E. Erickson, RedState
Arlen Specter Backs Pelosi – Matthew Yglesias
RNC Abandons Moronic Resolution – Allahpundit, HotAir
Bombshell Report Ties Gonzo to Torture – mcjoan, DailyKos
Obama’s Ban on Soccer Moms – N. Loris, The Foundry
Closing Guantanamo and Ousting Harry Reid – B. Cesca, HuffPo
Idol’s Red State Resurgence – R. Lane, DailyBeast
Mueller’s Lame Gitmo Riff – M. Crowley, The Plank
Gay Marriage Loses in N.H. – M. Gallagher, The Corner
Scrapple and Pelosi – emptywheel, Firedoglake
Here Come the Feds…– M. Lewis, Townhall
Another Liberty Six? Probably Not – J. Marshall, TPM

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Specter Defends Speaker – The Hill
GOP on Offense on Gitmo and Plans to Stay that Way – The Hill
Obama Will Try to Quell Concern Over Detainees – WaPo
4 Accused of Bombing Plot at Bronx Synagogues – NYTimes