You know that oft-repeated line about how Social Security will be screwed when the Boomers all get old at the same time? Well according to this graph from the CBO, we crossed that threshold into “screwed” territory right around, say, 10:36 this morning. You know what would be a great way to solve this? Taxing rich people, constantly. HA HA, NEVER. [Brad DeLong]

Here is a very interesting poll from your Gallup organization, which shows Undecided finally pulling away form Neither/Other in the polls. However, Candidate “Total not Obama or McCain” is beating both their hindquarters — suggesting that Ron Paul really is secretly pulling the levers of Democracy and positioning himself for an eleventh-hour November blowout. [Gallup Daily]

Smug Obamatards might think their guy is the president already, but a little somebody called “the state of Ohio” apparently has a different opinion. Hillary Clinton is ahead in three major polls. [Real Clear Politics]

In today’s pundit-choked job market, a simple glance at the want ads can turn “canceled by CNN” into “attempted shoe-bomber.” That’s the real reason Fox hired Novak, you know — it was too dangerous not to. MORE »

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Clearly, the bubble has burst. Time to get back to old-fashioned bribery, then. We’ll get the suitcases full of cash. MORE »