* Chris Christie is not coming to save the Republican party in 2012. Brother looks hot for 2016 though. [CBS]
* Wait, firing people Survivor-style is illegal? Lat… we need to talk. [Des Moines Register]
* I don’t understand the people who think they learned something from the Ni**erhead Ranch thing. I mean, are there people out there thinking: “You know, I thought Rick Perry really liked black people, but now I’m not so sure.” [Huffington Post]
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* Don’t smell me, bro. [WSJ Law Blog]
* Journalists get bonuses even when their company is bankrupt. I hope nobody tries to occupy the Tribune building. [Poynter]
* A new section at SCOTUSblog. [SCOTUSblog]
* Norton Rose is one of many firms to find a merger partner. [Am Law Daily]
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* It’s vodka day. Do you care why? Just have a drink. [Every Joe]