One interesting side story in this Senate stimulus fight is the role of Republican Sen. Judd Gregg. There are just 41 GOP senators, so every vote is important to the party. But does Gregg vote with his party against the bill, or does he vote with the man who just nominated him to be Commerce Secretary, for the bill? His office tells me that Gregg has recused himself from all votes pending his confirmation. No amendments, no final vote, no nothing? I asked. “That’s correct,” I was told.