Tuesday link dump: A deficit of seriousness

• George Voinovich -- beloved by "liberal opinion columnist" Dana Milbank -- was, like most Republican elected officials, not very deficit hawky when it came time to actually vote on stuff.
• Rich Lowry explains that Barack Obama's extended rant against liberals is yet more proof that Barack Obama is a leftist. Tonight, temperatures in the low 30s across the New York area are expected to be yet more proof that Barack Obama is a leftist.
• Is it time for ancient pundit Ezra Klein to step aside and let some hungry young kid get a shot?
• Breaking: You can buy food with food stamps.
• Luke Russert is stupid, or in denial, or a liar. Or all three.
• Reagan budget director David Stockman calls for tax increases.

By Alex Pareene

Alex Pareene writes about politics for Salon and is the author of "The Rude Guide to Mitt." Email him at apareene@salon.com and follow him on Twitter @pareene

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