Forget principled opposition -- let's make a deal!

In the not too distant past, Thomas Schweich wanted to "shed some light on the back-room politics of the sedentary, uncreative Republican leadership in this state."

Not any more, it seems.

Dave Catenese of KY3 is reporting that Roy Blunt and Schweich cut the very sort of back-room deal he previously decried. In said deal, Schweich will stop referring to Blunt as "The End of the Republican Party," and Schweich will apparently get Blunt's support for a State Auditor bid in 2010.

Also noteworthy: Catanese reports that Sarah Steelman allies say it's "highly unlikely" she will run for Auditor.