Gerald Seib tries to explain what’s behind the retirements (Wall Street Journal) [http://blogs.wsj.com/capitaljournal/2010/01/06/a-trifecta-of-democratic-retirements-what-they-all-mean/] S.A. Miller says GOP recruitment fills party with Glee (Washington Times) [http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jan/06/recruits-for-2010-put-glee-in-gop/?feat=home_top5_read]