Satirical Political: Marcus Bachmann’s favorite show tune revealed.

Economist’s View: Surplus or deficit, expansion or recession, male pattern baldness or erectile dysfunction, for Republicans the cure is always tax cuts.

Left in Alabama: Rebuilding the Democratic Party, one precinct at a time.

Middletown Mike: Chris Christie’s budget cuts imperil credit ratings for New Jersey cities.

Caffeinated Politics: House GOP leaders prepare Tea Party reps for the debt ceiling walk back.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “The people who are threatening not to pass the debt ceiling are our version of al Qaeda terrorists.” (Paul O’Neill, former Bush Treasury Secretary, April 2011)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up today is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.