Lunchtime Links

David Weigel talks Birtherism with Rachel Maddow.

On health care lobbying, Obama isn’t living up to his promise of transparency.

Does the GOP really have that much of a leadership vacuum?

Arlen Specter gives up some funds — and the lead in his Senate race.

Could the House be the biggest barrier to health care reform?

Liz Cheney backs away from Birtherism.

Police arrest serial underwear thief. And he was so close to his phase-three profits!

Bachmann opposes a public option because it would be too cheap.