PLA -- A collection of Bush whoppers in defense of the Washington Post's Dana Milbank.

The New Republic : Do voters really prefer divided government? In many ways it is best for the country, now it is vital for the country, but do voters think of that when they decide?

The Brownsville Herald : Perry’s latest TV ad labeled ‘racist’ by Laredo state senator Sen. Judith Zaffirini has condemned Gov. Rick Perry’s latest TV attack ad against gubernatorial rival Tony Sanchez as "racism personified."

Common Dreams - Times UK -- US-British Strategy on Iraq Close to Collapse. US proposal, as I expected, has only 6 probable votes. French or Russian could get 8 or 9 if it is not vetoed. This report and another have also indicated that Bush is very upset at his amigo President Fox for not supporting him in the UN.