The "Independent" Left?

I am not paying too close attention to the brewing Kos/Payola imbroglio, nor am I paying that close attention to the situation regarding "Townhouse", the informal group of lefty bloggers that seems to set the message calendar for the left. Let's face it, more focus is more on local issues and local politics. But RedState is doing a pretty good job here and here if you want more info.

You really know how serious this is being taken when Hotline is involved, The New Republic is even reporting on it rather objectively (twice)...