Lunchtime Links « The Washington Independent

RGA director pokes fun at David Paterson’s blindness, then apologizes.

Retirements by Dorgan and Dodd open the door to Hoeven and Blumenthal.

Public Policy Polling tweets that the Dodd/Blumenthal swap means an “uber safe” seat for Dems.

But Dorgan’s exit is “un-spinnably bad news” for Dems.

A lame-duck Dodd might have trouble passing financial regulation.

Let’s keep in mind that more Republicans than Democrats are throwing in the towel.

Pelosi’s not happy about the proposed tax on “Cadillac” health plans.

Obama pops up in a Polish presidential campaign.