I'm checking out for the weekend, since I have a million things on my plate I need to get to (including some much needed work on the Political State Report).

Not to fear, however, as Billmon will be taking the reins until I return. I'm sure most of you would agree the site is in good hands until then. As for my other guest contributor, Soto has graduated to the big leagues with his own weblog, so visit if you haven't already.