FRIDAY: Dems the breaks.

After more than a year of trying, Democrats are giving up their attempt to pass an energy bill, failing to earn a single Republican vote for the legislation. Many in the GOP are now swayed by scientific evidence supporting man's influence on global warming, they just believe that the Rapture will come before any significant problems occur as a result. A key objection on the right was to various versions of a "Cap and Trade" measure, which they swore off because trading sounded a bit too socialist for their liking.

The Obama family will show support for the Gulf region by taking a trip to Florida in August. And although the water may be a bit too oily to swim in, it will not be unlike previous trips to the region when Sasha and Malia would spend time playing on Charlie Crist's face. Barack and Michele want their daughters to have the experience of seeing a major disaster up close and personal without having to go into the West Wing, the Treasury Department or a Washington Wizards game.

Enjoy the time until Monday.

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