We don't normally link to confirmed enemies of all that is good and right, but today, RedState has an interesting diary about the Presidential contenders of the dark side, titled "They all Suck".

They all suck. Let's just admit it. Every one of the thus far announced Republican candidates for President sucks. From the lecherous adulterer to the egomaniacal nut job to the flip-flopping opportunist with the perfect hair to the guy who hates brown people to the guy we've never heard of to the guy who has a better chance of getting hit by a meteor while being consumed by a blue whale being struck by lightening[sic].

The Washington Post: E.J. Dionne on Jim Webb.

The Nation: Webb should consider running for President. Amen.

The New York Times on the primary calendar.

Daily Kos has the results of their straw poll, with n=22,000. Edwards 35%, Obama 28%, Clark 17%, Richardson 5%, Clinton 4%.

The Albany Project: Craig Johnson picks up momentum and endorsements.

The Albany Times-Union: Next steps in the Comptroller replacement process are unclear.

And lastly, Blue Spot notes that George Pataki has closed his office in New Hampshire. Har.