DL Open Thread: Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

Theory of Holy Moderation and Exalted Centrism (tm) to be tested  Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Monsanto) has no interest in having his ass kicked by whoever the Trump cult runs against him in 2022's primary.   Under the theory of Holy Moderation and Exalted Centrism (tm) Blunt's Missouri seat should go to a Democrat, when voters find the GOP has nominated a "radical" who is "out of step" with the common sense moderation of Show Me State voters. Right?  Right, Chris Coons? Right? Dems have a real shot here, right? Anybody have national polling numbers for Ted Cruz? Americas oldest college debate society  votes to strip Ted Cruz of a prestigious Princeton honor for public service.   I'm loving this. In a Monday letter to Trump attorney Alex Cannon, RNC chief counsel J. Justin Riemer said the committee “has every right to refer to public figures as it engages in core, First Amendment-protected political speech” and said “it will continue to do so in pursuit of these common goals.” This time Russia doesn't have an operative in the White House. WASHINGTON – The Biden administration said Monday it is taking steps to combat Russian disinformation aimed at undermining confidence in the COVID-19 ... USA TODAY Nevada Corporate Dems have a hissy fit. Nevada Democratic Party Quits After Democratic Socialist Slate Won Every Seat