DO NOT begrudge me that awful pun.

On deck:

– Why on earth is the Chicago machine sending money to local political outfits?

– The stimulus

– Devising games for the State of the Union

– Jay Stewart joins us to talk Plouffe.

– Today in Stupidity and cool tunes.

7pm central!

Prep:

Obama Moves to Centralize Control Over Party Strategy

CNN poll: 56 percent oppose stimulus program

The Plouffe Effect, PLUS: St. Louis City Dems Gets Chi-Town Cash

Pew: Global Warming Hits Bottom of Priorities

Audio/video:

Reporter, Schultz say that women pay more for health care

Obama: “I’d rather be a good one term president.”

Meredith Viera on Plouffe’s presence

Music:

Air “Playground Love
Union of Knives “Opposite Direction
The Coasters “Down in Mexico
Depeche Mode “Dream On