Yes, I’m gloomy. Not because I was so wedded to this bill, although I think it’s a decent enough start. But because if America cannot grapple with its deep and real problems after electing a new president with two majorities, then America’s problems are too great for Americans to tackle. …

If Tommy McFly says it, we believe it.

If so, here’s our dream set for the Scott Brown election night party in Massachusetts: National Anthem … Respect … Some Kind Of Wonderful … Dancing In The Streets Also, if you are reading this Ayla, we’d be happy to open for you…we’ve rocked this one at karaoke nights numerous …

Michael Wilbon: It’s time for a new beginning for Arenas and the Wizards This is the activity we engage in most frequently when it comes to professional basketball around here: looking back and trying to figure out how and why something went so horribly wrong. John Williams’s eating, Chris Webber’s …

Do you think Jonathan Grella’s head is about to explode? [J-E-T-S]

Does Washington, D.C. have the power to rename a state after a quarterback?

We’re almost there. The weekend is right around the corner.

They Changed the Game, All Aright

CBS News: Obama Wants $33B More for War Budget

Ian Swanson: U.S. Chamber opens up 2010 with sweeping attack of Obama policies

After weeks of cleaning up after his epic Christmas party, Bonjean found time to hit the Youtubes with Rick Klein

Nikki Schwab and Tara Palmeri: The media circus surrounding ‘Game Change’ Talk about a lucky find. … It was about 8 p.m. Friday when the Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder walked into the Kramerbooks in Dupont Circle to meet a friend. He noticed a copy of John Heilemann’s and Mark Halperin’s new …

Pick your favorite spin: ABC News’ Jake Tapper: Farewell “Saved or Created”: Obama Administration Changes the Counting of Stimulus Jobs* Huffington Post’s Nicholas Wing: CQ: Obama’s Win Streak On Capitol Hill Unprecedented

… sometimes it is behind a velvet rope and you’re on the list. [spotted at National Airport in Washington, D.C.]