• The Five video: Competition beats secession.
• Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
• Video: Kirsten sees confusion in Obama’s Susan Rice comments.
• Echo chamber: Political Wire parrots false Ellen Brodsky smear.
• Imus video: ‘Blonde on Blonde’ examines the Petraeus puzzle.
• Big Ed blasts Stelter but Politico sources say Ed may be replaced.

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