Charles Krauthammer on being called "brilliant" by Bill Clinton for recognizing Obama's political smarts for making the tax deal with Republicans:

The fact that he praised me means that my career is basically over, although perhaps — I think NPR has an opening, I think the Juan Williams spot. …

Or I could return to psychiatry. The House Democrats could really use someone right now. They’re very agitated. I would go into that caucus and just do a Valium spray and get all of ‘em at once.

The donkey party would be better off for it. Better to leave them unmedicated; yelling, screaming, filibustering so Independents can know who and what they really are.