-- The Wall Street Journal editorial page supports the McConnell plan.
-- Erick Erickson describes the proposal as the “Pontius Pilate Pass the Buck Act of 2011”
-- John Boehner gives a long and scary pause when asked what happens next if a debt-ceiling deal can not be reached.
-- Michael Irvin’s support for marriage equality probably guarantees opposition from Eagles fans.
-- Why “the flip” is the iconic moment of Derek Jeter’s career, not his 3,000th hit.