“Rep. Zach Wamp (R-03) suggested TN and other states may have to consider seceding from the union if the federal government does not change its ways regarding mandates. ‘I hope that the American people will go to the ballot box in 2010 and 2012 so that states are not forced to consider separation from this government,’ said Wamp.” [Hotline on Call, via ThinkProgress]

“Mr. Obama is a more serious threat to America than al Qaeda. We know that Osama bin Laden and followers want to kill us, but at least they are an outside force against whom we can offer our best defense. But when a dedicated enemy of the Constitution is working from the inside, we face a far more dangerous threat. Mr. Obama can accomplish with the stroke of his pen what bin Laden cannot accomplish with bombs and insurgents.” [Washington Times]

Journalism Legend Daniel Schorr Dies At 93 [NPR]

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So, our neighbor asks while we’re desperately wondering what the hell to do about the Morning Blather, have you seen the video with the whale jumping onto the sailboat?

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I’ve been meaning to post pictures of the True Blood shrine I walk through every weekday morning to get to the S train from the 2/3 line:

Been up since mid-June …

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And here’s the Las Vegas Sun with the play-by-play:

In the warehouse of a family-owned clean diesel manufacturer in Sparks, Angle delivered a three-minute speech on her desire to permanently repeal the estate tax. When invited by the final speaker to stay and answer a few questions, she turned on her heel and rushed out a back door with a small cadre of staff members.

Reporters, including one who is six months pregnant, chased after her, calling out questions on unemployment benefits and other topics she has largely refused to address.

We’d love to say that’s a white Ford Bronco she escaped in, but life doesn’t always meet our narrative requirements.

Sharron Angle addresses media for 3 minutes on taxes then bolts [Las Vegas Sun]

[Video from the Nevada Democratic Party, via TPM]

“Democrats are considering a plan to delay tax hikes on the wealthy for two years because the economic recovery is slow and they fear getting crushed in November’s election. It could mean a big reprieve for families earning $250,000 and above annually.” But Geithner kiboshes the sellout. [The Hill, WSJ]