If there's a tiny silver lining for Rudy in the Kerik fiasco, it's that at least the arraignment took place on a Friday. Kerik pleaded not guilty to charges that have him looking at up to 142 years in prison and $4.75 million in penalties.

Naturally, the Kerik mess has set the GOP field abuzz.

It's Cowgirl to You, Pardner: Chuck Hagel calls Hillary a "cowboy" - not to mention "recklessly irresponsible'' - for her actions on Iran. It should be noted Hagel was also talking about Rudy Giuliani.

Meanwhile, rank and file Democrats are still deeply unhappy with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's new anti-war strategy.

Mukasey takes over.

Ironic John: A mysterious 501(c)4 group called the Foundation for a Secure and Prosperous America headed by a friendly of the cash strapped John McCain has sprung up and is now running ads favorable to Senator Campaign Finance Reform in South Carolina.

Ohio Gov. Strickland endorsed Hillary for President.

CNN gets its grubby hands on an audio tape of a private meeting featuring Mitt Romney wooing evangelicals including Bob Jones, III.

In that same vein, John McCain tried to play down Pat Robertson's endorsement of Rudy today, saying Sam Brownback's endorsement of him would have "far more impact."

Don't touch that rail! Fred Thompson, presenting a 401(k)-style Social Security plan, touched it.

Black Rose: The Georgian parliament rubber stamped President Saakashvili's two week state of emergency. Part of Saakashvili's power grab included the raiding of a News Corp television station.

I suppose being a "lyrical terrorist" who writes about beheadings is better than being a terrorist who actually chops people's head off. But it'll still land you in the slammer in Britain.