Expectations were justifiably pretty low for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner based on his prior performances, but I’ve been impressed with his testimony today as he explains the Obama administration’s budget in front of the House Ways and Means Committee. He has complete command of the issues, and he has been able to explain the strategy behind the plan.

The Obama administration needs effective surrogates to sell the President’s economic plan, and Geithner’s testimony today suggests he will be more effective than he was in the past.