The version of the stimulus package we're all familiar with passed the House. The Senate is still working on its own version with provisions for Social Security rebates and extended unemployment benefits.

Yesterday, some sources reported on Giuliani's assertion that whichever Republican wins Florida will win the nomination. This morning the big story was not about a big surge for Rudy in the polls, but rather about the autographed baseballs he'd given to his press corps. All signs point to "out."

Some promises, some ideas, some pledges for funding, and some good old-fashioned finger-wagging. There wasn't much new in tonight's address, and if it was new, it was probably Bush complaining that Congress hasn't been giving him what he wants.

My friend the priest says that if you’re going to take over a new church, you better not follow someone who has been incredibly popular. He says that’s a recipe for failure.

If you think about it, churches aren’t the only places like that. It holds true for just about any organized body.