"Walt Minnick's venture into Congress has been a case study in building a fiefdom, not a party. He has shown no interest in convincing moderates and independents that Democratic values are Idaho values and can make a difference in their lives. He's simply been trying to convince as many as will listen that he's not like other Democrats. That may be good strategy for Walt Minnick but it hasn't been good for Idaho Democrats"/MountainGoat Report. (MountainGoat Report & Political Game have written an exhaustive piece, "The Walt Minnick You Don't Know" here.)

• Stupak's painful lesson for abortion foes/Adam's Blog
• Butch Otter and Sarah Palin via Glenn Beck/Dennis Mansfield
• Walt's health care vote/Sisyphus, 43rd State Blues
• Health care challenges/Randy Stapilus, Ridenbaugh Press
• 3-fer: Will the state of Idaho get out of the liquor business, and: Daily Politics with more health care links and reactions, and: Tuesday morning news

Question: Do you think Walt Minnick will be a one-term congressman?