Political Elite Tragically Snared In Traps Set For Poor
Mean Jean Schmidt and Stranglin' Don Sherwood aren't the only pols having trouble at the polls.
* Chelsea Clinton tried to vote along with her parents this morning, but she wasn't on the books. Bill threatened to take out the polling place with a cruise missile, but was reminded that he no longer has that authority. Hillary promised to "finish the job" in '08. Poor Chelsea had to fill out a provisional ballot. [New York Times]
* Missouri's secretary of state, Robin Carnahan, went to drop off her absentee ballot on Friday and was told she had to show a photo ID. And that's not true. Carnahan was finally allowed to vote when the election staffer recognized her as the sister of Congressman Russ Carnahan. [CNN Political Ticker]
* South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was "turned away from a South Carolina polling place Tuesday because he forgot his voter registration card." [CNN]
* Britney Spears is divorcing Cleetus. A nation mourns. [TMZ]