A few links to some of the interesting news and partisan politicking of the day:

• The New Republic is reporting that the Bush Administration is pushing for a July surprise. The administration’s greatest hope? It happens during the Democratic National Convention. (Thanks, Pandagon)

• NARAL Pro-Choice America created an online video trailer portraying a take-off of the Stepford Wives, called the Crawford Wives. It’s hillarious! (Thanks, Blog for Democracy)
• Governor Sonny Perdue has appointed a Task Force on Local Transportation Strategies that is so stacked with asphalt interests that they will have no chance of coming up with any reasonable long-term solutions.
• According to The Story, Selig has signed on Wal Mart to move into their mixed-use redevelopment of what was once the Castlegate Hotel. Pity.
• GDOT has added a new anti-pedestrian requirement for most land developments to add a deceleration lane. (Chapter 4)
• Under current conditions, Government Consumption as a percentage of GDP is expected to rise over the next five years. How would it be different if, say, we took a more efficient approach to defense?

That’s all for today. Tune in next time when Joe takes a few more wild-eyed looks at politics.