MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS

How would Santorum fare without Gingrich?
FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver argues that while Gingrich's exit from the race doesn't translate to a clear advantage for Santorum, he would likely have edged out Romney in recent close contests.

How the healthcare reform law is constitutional
The Nation's David Cole says legal arguments urging the Supreme Court to overturn the law are "radically libertarian."

Romney's role in Mormonism deserves scrutiny
Salon's Sarah Posner says that while faith should never be a disqualifier, there are legitimate questions about Romney's role in the Mormon church.

Obama just doesn't get the Catholic Church
The National Review's George Weigel says the administration continues to be dishonest — or wrong-headed — on its handling of the contraception issue.


OTHER NEWS SOURCES

Senate rejects GOP bid for Keystone pipeline
President Obama called Democrats asking that they reject the measure, according to The Hill's Ben Geman and Josiah Ryan.

Pelosi: Keystone XL pipeline might be 'worthy'
But the House minority leader says the project won't cut prices at the pump, The Hill's Mike Lillis reports.