Lunchtime Links

Why Obama’s speech on financial reform was so soft on Wall Street bankers.

Democrats plan to introduce legislation to check the Citizens United decision.

The party affiliation gap is narrowing: More independents are leaning Republican.

The five GOP House seats Democrats could win.

Republicans are pushing a constitutional amendment for Minnesota sovereignty.

Health care law could mean higher prices, dropped coverage by employers.

The case for giving back power to state and local governments.

Texas’ attorney general fights to prevent same-sex divorce.

Fox goes … green?