Wednesday evening must-reads

Even the left is criticizing the timing of Obama's jobs speech

WaPo columnist: There are no "coincidences" in presidential politics

Democrat leaders silent on "Jim Crow" accusations against tea party

The battlefield legacy of Gen. David Petraeus: He really was that good

Pot, meet Kettle: Joe Scarborough says Rick Perry is "not a real conservative"

D.C. HIV/AIDS program funds strip club renovations

Obama labor boss buys new American Canadian car

FAIL: Half of all "stimulus" jobs already existed

Obama's rules hold back his hometown businesses

Walter Williams: What's race got to do with it?

Counting down until Obama leaves office?  There's an app for that

Rick Perry promises a pro-life VP pick

Misquoted: MLK memorial only tells half the story

Report: Washington Monument has sprung a leak after Irene

Flashback: Moving video montage celebrates Twin Towers film cameos (h/t Mediaite)