RNC chairman "His Crunkness" Michael Steele better watch out: Sarah Palin is definitively the rock star of the Republican party now that she's earning both "let it rain" money and Lady Gaga comparisons from the New York Times.

With lines like "should we just hope that teens are too broke for this weak coke," Charles M. Blow holds a mirror to society's face, week in and week out. He's dope. [Times]