Above, Rachael MacFarland performs Secret Agent Man. It's all intrigue today, but the Republicans' plan to finish-off democracy is anything but a secret.

The Editorial Board was naive.

Left Jabs tells us about the plan to finish off democracy.

Status Kuo sees who is in bed with Kevin McCarthy. Figuratively.

Stonekettle Station handicaps the horserace.

Bonus Track: Longreads writes an appreciation of MAD Magazine's Spy vs. Spy.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).