- Karl Rove talks about his new book and Obama's first year in a Q&A with USA Today. He'll join Tom Brokaw on MTP this Sunday.
- The now eliminated Cornhusker kickback and Louisiana Purchase fueled GOP criticism of the healthcare bill. But Kathleen Parker of The Washington Post writes that the legislation gives everyone a special deal.
- Obama may find success in November by failing the least, writes Michael Hirsh in Newsweek.
- Thomas Friedman sees hope in Iraq.