THINGS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEKEND:

My Sunday Washington Examiner Column: The Nigel Tufnel Presidency.

Plus, more Spinal Tap prophecy. And Obama’s vision for America.

A political epitaph for Chris Dodd: Brought down by his own shady dealings.

The “Repeal Amendment” and its critics.

The sexual politics of sex and politics.

The Obama Administration’s War On Science.

China’s enthusiasm for nuclear power. Can nuclear paeans from Tom Friedman be far behind?

Faculty sabbaticals on the chopping block?

They told me if I voted for John McCain, the feds would be warrantlessly tracking Americans in their daily lives. And they were right! “Federal law enforcement agencies have been tracking Americans in real-time using credit cards, loyalty cards and travel reservations without getting a court order, a new document released under a government sunshine request shows.”

Camera and video gear on sale.

Was this the worst year for movies ever?