do the politically inopportune thing

Obama must prosecute Bush-era torture enablers

the far right is paranoid and armed

Obama shouldn't lump the right-wing as one

I understand the point, but the author doesn't actually distinguish particular elements of the radical right. Also, I'd take the author more seriously if she had taken conservatives to the woodshed for blaming the attacks on liberals.

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Nevada Sen. John Ensign admits affair

I don't know much about Sen. Ensign. I'll try to find out more tonight. Any Nevadans care to comment?

Usually the procedure would be for him to resign, but after Vitter retained his seat, I have no idea what will be the fallout.