Speaking Of Awkward....

Mike Gravel (D?L?G?-AK) has stopped tossing rocks in ponds long enough to join the Libertarian Party and seek their presidential nomination. In announcing his decision to do so, he cited (among other reasons) the fact that "the Democratic Party today is no longer the party of FDR." Because, you know, if you're looking for the hardcore New Deal backers, the Libertarian Party should be first on your list. The reaction of the Libertarian Party spokesman was priceless: “He’s a current Democratic presidential candidate who is now a member of the Libertarian Party who has endorsed a member of the Green Party." And to think Gravel's the guy I matched up best with in one of those political-love-match sites. I'm so, so ashamed.