The “Constitutional Protection Act of 2011.” Here’s hoping Boehner and Cantor aren’t able to find some procedural reason to strangle it in its crib. Or trade it for a another handful of scraps tossed their way by the Democrats.

This is what you might call getting bitch-slapped by your own useful idiocy. (thanks to B. Moe)

From the Corner: Wisconsin’s attorney general, J.B. Van Hollen, has appealed Sumi’s order to Wisconsin’s Fourth District Court of Appeals. Text of the appeal can be found here. Van Hollen’s argument appears to hinge on three main points: 1. The Dane County district attorney lacks standing to challenge the actions of the legislature, as legislators are granted immunity from prosecution by the state constitution. 2. The judicial branch has no

Do I want chili? Yes. Is there a pot of chili ready? Yes. Well, then there’s my answer.

Wait, you mean too many cooks spoil the broth? Goodness! If only we’d be warned. That too many cooks spoil the broth. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians could not be reached for comment. (thanks to Dave OC and LMC)

Washington Examiner: Brown said the GOP efforts to de-fund the organization “goes too far,” even though he backs budget cuts. Brown’s announcement makes it harder for Republicans to push to add this provision in a budget deal. The government is now operating under a three-week funding measure as lawmakers negotiate a budget that would last until the end of the year. House and Senate Republicans want more than $50 billion

And when Gopher is silenced, we’re all silenced. Yes. That means you, too, Julie. And wipe your nose, would you?

Of course not. In fact, I believe he was well within his authority — though there was no pressing emergency, so I believe he should have gone to Congress to seek a joint authorization, and he should have spoken directly to the American people rather than phoning in orders from Carnivale. But then, I’m not Joe Biden. Thank god. (thanks to Stephen G)