The good news is that former Senator Tom Daschle withdrew his name from consideration as Health and Human Services Secretary. Perhaps the editorials, including the New York Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/02032009/postopinion/editorials/os_ethics_exceptions_153355.htm and from around the country, helped.

Steven Malanga warns of the perils of gutting welfare reform: http://www.nypost.com/seven/02032009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/will_dems_move_to_gut_welfare_reform__153303.htm

Thomas Sowell's article on Townhall.com is an excellent reminder to republicans to be true to the principles of the conservative movement. http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/02/03/republicans_as_democrats

Let's hope that Sen. Judd Gregg remembers Thomas Sowell's words if and when he is confirmed as Commerce Secretary. Larry Kudlow offers his opinion on the Gregg nomination: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_lawrence_kudlow/the_gregg_factor