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The presidential election is winding down to its final days, when the candidates must set their sights on those still-undecided voters who seem to possess an almost preternatural indecisiveness: basically, people that should probably have no say in the American political system anyway. Maybe that's a little harsh. Perhaps it's just that these still-swinging voters are looking for leadership that's, shall we say, more unique than Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain seem able to provide. Fortunately, as Americans, we have a choice! So, as a service to undecideds and amusement for the rest of us, we have collected information on...

Yesterday I looked at the Ron Paul phenomenon as an expression of the anti-big government sentiments among some people in each of the major parties. Such voters have limited options among the other candidates this year. While the Paul supporters commenting vigorously disagreed, I also expressed the belief that Paul cannot win the Republican nomination. What if I am right? What will his supporters do? It is hard to see Paul supporters being loyal Republicans and backing their party’s winner–which should be a matter of concern for the Republicans. If I was a GOP leader I’d be questioning Paul’s loyalty...