Monday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

The President has a meeting with labor leaders this afternoon. Labor is only one of the key constituencies for the Democratic party. But, somehow, union members are getting screwed in the health care bill by the tax on more expensive policies. Unions negotiate for better benefits by giving up on higher wages. I'm sure the President will have a very good explanation. And, I have no doubt that Obama will explain how he's going to lead the charge to pass the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).

Perry vs. Schwarzenegger, the federal court case challenging the constitutionality of California's Prop. 8, starts today in San Francisco. Our side's legal team is led by David Boies and Ted Olson. The trial won't be broadcast live, but, in a first for a federal case, video of the proceedings will be posted on YouTube at the end of the day. We'll be following the coverage throughout the trial.

This is also the last full week of the campaign to replace Ted Kennedy in Massachusetts. Considering Massachusetts is a very blue state, it's surprisingly not a done deal. GOPer Scott Brown is giving Democrat Martha Coakley a strong challenge. I imagine we'll see Obama heading to the Bay State this week to help get-out-the-vote. Democrats need to vote next Tuesday, because Republicans will.

Busy week ahead...Let's get threading...