“It Has Become a Joke”

Essential reading: Quote of the day in WashPost story about possible new Democratic tax cut plans and the White House's message efforts of late:

Democratic strategist: "We did the mosque, Katrina, Iraq, and now Middle East peace? And in between you redo the Oval Office? It has become a joke."

And/but: Heavy storm coverage over Labor Day weekend gives White House a break from relentless focus on "Republican sweep" narrative.

But/and: Administration semi-knocks down Post specifics on tax cut schemes.