MORNING READ

FROM THE BLOGS:

The fundamentals are still in Obama’s corner
The American Propsect’s Jamelle Bouie says not to underestimate the president’s chances of winning reelection.

Jobs versus net jobs
Thomas Sowell at Right Wing News writes about how the Obama administration can boast about job creation while its critics say jobs have been lost.

For second month, Obama fundraising falls behind Romney
Crooks and Liars’ Susie Madrak argues Obama’s campaign might be more successful at fundraising if the president acted like he was a serious player for the Democrats’ team.

Poll: 83% of doctors have considered quitting because of ObamaCare
American Thinker’s Rick Moran writes that Americans will be in for a rude surprise when Obama’s healthcare law is fully implemented.

OTHER NEWS SOURCES

Ethics panel clears Buchanan on charge of misleading Congress
The House Ethics committee cleared Rep. Vern Buchanan Tuesday on charges that he intentionally misled Congress about his finances, The Hill’s Jordy Yager reports.

Hoyer: GOP ‘dead, flat wrong’ on small-business tax hike
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) argued Tuesday that GOP leaders are misleading the public with their claims that a tax increase on incomes above $250,000 will hurt small businesses, The Hill’s Mike Lillis reports.