That exit is getting mighty crowded

Today's Bad Timing Award goes to Lincoln Chafee, who didn't switch parties when it might have saved saved the lives a few thousand soldiers and civilians, but is considering NOW, after losing his Congressional seat, becoming a Democrat.

Meanwhile, perhaps in response to being outed by Bill Maher on Larry King (before CNN decided to censor that part for the rebroadcast), Ken Mehlman, the Bush Party Line-Bot, is leaving his post as well.

Now the Cheney "health watch" begins, as Poppy and his consigliere, James Baker, continue their mop-up duty. Not that they're any better, but I think that with them running the show, my nightmare scenario of an appointed George Allen as the new Vice-President isn't as likely. The down side is that Favorite Son Jeb is going to be out of a job in January...