First Word: Cracks in the anti-tax pledge

Support seems to be dwindling for Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge among Republicans. We’ll bring you the latest on the fiscal curb negotiations. Plus, bat-crap crazy Allen West finally conceded defeat to Democrat Patrick Murphy. Here’s a look at the staff’s must-reads of the day:

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