I can't tell whether it makes me smug or concerned to hear Rove praise Obama's economic team.

Surely, though, this is part of some kind of plan to come out and say, "See! We knew it all along!" if the Obama team delivers on the success it seems to promise. He's trying to position his side as gracious, complimentary, centrist.

I just need to soothe my worry that something must be wrong with Obama's economic appointments if Rove has commended them. But surely, sincerity is too much to expect from him.