Political Ruminations: Who do American women trust with their health issues? Not Sarah Palin.

Plunderbund: McCain's fellow POW and Elena Kagan foe Thomas Moe named to head Ohio Veterans Department.

LitBrit: For liberals who Kant always get what they want.

Batocchio: Meet the Party of Nihilism.

Wonk Room: Compare the parties' priorities – and who gets how much - in the Obama tax deal.

Greg's Opinion: If Governor Rick Perry had his way, 2.6 million Texans would lose their health insurance.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: "We do, yes." (Rick Perry, asked if 46th-ranked Texas had the best health care in the country.)

Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbr AT perrspectives DOT com.