Don't Call it a Comeback

Trying to roust myself from my cyber-slumber.

Item 1: Obama's trend of heavyweight administration recruitments continues. The important position of Health and Human Services Secretary was offered to and accepted by former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle. I tend to agree with Ezra Klein in viewing the move as another sign that Obama is selecting savvy, powerful political veterans to advise and assist him. Daschle's position is especially important given Obama's grand promises and vision for finally achieving universal health care in the United States. Personally, I'm very anxiously looking forward to hearing Mr. Daschle's plan for implementing that.

Item 2: Also on the recruitment horizon, Eric Holder is being floated for Attorney General. Again, President-elect Obama seems to have opted for progressive, experienced Washington insiders. I like the way his administration is shaping up so far. One thing I noted about Holder is his vocal opposition to the overturning of the DC handgun ban.

Item 3: Glenn Greenwald is a beast. Read him. That is all.