MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS:
Franken Stays in Minnesota – Jed L, Daily Kos
Panetta – James S. Robbins, The Corner
Not Able to Say No to Torture? – Big Tent Democrat, TalkLeft
Obama’s Clever Stimulus Strategy – Jon Henke, The Next Right
Can Coleman Win? – John McCormack, The Weekly Standard
Leon Panetta to Head CIA – Charles Lemos, MyDD
Sweet Caroline Tanks – Amanda Carpenter, Townhall.com
Obama’s Leap of Faith – Steve Benen, Political Animal
Harry Reid Steps Up – Michael J. Totten, contentions
What Was That About? – Josh Marshall, TalkingPointsMemo

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:
Obama Pitches Stimulus to Skeptical House GOP – Washington Post
Dems Scrambling to Avoid Burris Spectacle – The Hill
Obama Said to Favor $775 Billion for Stimulus Plan – Bloomberg