Reminder: the number of House Republicans deciding not to run for reelection this year continues to pile up, with the latest number being 27. This compares to just seven open seats on the Dem side and many expect that 27 number to go well over 30 before November rolls around.

It's safe to say Pelosi's job is fairly secure, not just after this year but likely beyond 2010. And the recent Bill Foster win in Illinois serves as a canary-in-coalmine event that frankly didn't shock as many House Republicans as one might think.