Links of the Day

Days off are nice. Here's some links...

-A CIA official in charge of Middle East intelligence during the war buildup reiterates that the White House cherry-picked intel:
White House misused Iraq intelligence: ex-official

-The Iraq election results have been confirmed; celebratory car bombings ensue:
Iraq's Shiite alliance confirmed as poll winners

-Reelection behind him, NYC's mayor returns to his liberal roots (thanks, Mike):
With Green Light, Mayor Makes a Sharp Left