MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS:

A Mitt Romney candidacy would kill conservatism
Erick Erickson at Red State turns heads with this blistering take on what a Romney candidacy would mean for the right, and walks back his initial rejection of Jon Huntsman.

Cain’s alleged behavior mirrors Bill Clinton
David Martosko at The Daily Caller says it’s time for Cain’s die-hard supporters to take the allegations against him seriously.

Obama corrects his Bill Daley mistake
Jonathan Chait at New York magazine details the demotion of Obama’s chief of staff.

Romney gets serious on entitlement reform
The Wall Street Journal says Mitt Romney’s proposed entitlement plan doesn’t go far enough, but is a sign the candidate is willing to take a stance on the heavy issues.

OTHER NEWS SOURCES:

Eric Holder says gun-walking ‘never should have happened’
Jordy Yager and Pete Kasperowicz at The Hill detail the attorney general’s long day testifying about Operation Fast and Furious.

Cain says accuser is lying
The Hill’s Justin Sink reports on the GOP candidate buckling down over allegations of sexual harassment.