The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.

Out on a Limb
“The U.S. political and economic environment at the start of 2012 is a challenging one for President Barack Obama as he seeks re-election. However, Gallup trends suggest that it is too soon to make any firm predictions about the outcome.”–Gallup.com, Jan. 16

‘In My Administration, There Will Be No Pardons Before Thanksgiving’
“Perry Comments Ruffle Turkey’s Feathers”–headline, WSJ.com, Jan. 17

But They Barely Beat the Jets
“The Navy Is Depending on Dolphins to Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open”–headline, TheAtlanticWire.com, Jan. 13

Help Wanted
“Authorities Still Looking for Police Impersonators”–headline, Gainesville (Ga.) Times, Jan. 13

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