SNIPPET OF THE DAY – AT 8:05 P.M. ET:

Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama is considering at least a short delay to the start of his holiday vacation in Hawaii so he can try to work out a deal with congressional Republicans on the Bush tax cuts that expire December 31, CNN has learned.

This president?  Delaying a vacation?  There are these noble moments in history.  Cherish them.  We may not see another delay like this again.

December 1, 2010