Looks like members of Congress got all their holiday shopping done - with taxpayer money, that is, stuffing the ominbus bill full of pork.

Mittnochio? Michael Luo of the NY Times says that Romney has repeatedly learned the lesson that 'Facts Are Stubborn Things'.

Condi Rice does not think too highly of Mike Huckabee's Foreign Affairs essay.

Meanwhile, Huckabee's campaign manager, Chip Saltsman, says they're all fans of Rush Limbaugh and he doesn't know who the "Huckabee ally" is that blabbed to Marc Ambinder the other day, setting Rush off on a tirade against Huckabee today chronicled by Jim Gergahty.

John Edwards is going with his "gut" -- seriously. Gesturing to his mid-section, Radio Iowa reports, Edwards this morning said Iowa voters are "looking for somebody who speaks from right here, his gut."

Speaking from downtown Sioux City, Fred Thompson said his campaign is "where it needs to be." Where would that be, senator?

The 12th Man? Weather is making a mess of Obama's Iowa events.

Joe Biden pushes for 3rd in Iowa. That would make him a bit of a Comeback Kid.

50 killed in Pakistan bombing.

There's a joke in here somewhere, I'm sure.

Lastly, Ron Paul will be on "Meet the Press" this Sunday.