Stephen Colbert’s first PAC ad:

This really is brilliant. I’ve heard some complaints that it could backfire, but in a way I think backfiring is kind of the point.

Idiots Abound, everywhere — the British riots are blamed on “liberal dogma.” When will we learn that when groups of people feel utterly disenfranchised, they tend to no longer care about following the establishment’s rules?

Nate Silver says a Walker recall election could be close.

Updates:

Ezra Klein: “Will Wisconsin’s Scott Walker Implement Health Care Reform?”

Jonathan Chait, “In Defense of the Recalls” and “The Triumph of Magical Thinking.”

Steve Benen, “Chumps“; see also Kevin Drum.

Update: Stop the Environment!

Update: It appears Pearry is running.