Why TPM is the best blog out there

Mainly it is due to posts like this.

As an issue progresses in the public discussion, Josh Marshall gives a lot of insight into the various twists and turns, and often reports on a lot of new developments as well. However, when we get towards the climax point, he often delivers posts such as the one linked to above... it is succinct, clear, and rock-solid. It synthesizes all components of the story that have been brought to light into one hearty and nutritional post to sate your political cravings.

And that is why he is The Man.

P.S.: Of course, there are a lot of other folks who are doing work that is nothing to sniff at... see this new bit from Media Matters