Pre-Election Panic

Flu shot shortages, provisional ballots, the Red Sox and Yankees going to game seven: "This is the kind of behavior you see that leads to riots and uprisings," says one psychology professor. Yeah, imagine if the Cubs were still in it. Seriously: We've actually been hearing predictions for a multiple-recount, mob-generating Election Day for awhile -- mostly from former Gore supporters, for whom we suspect it's wishful thinking. Not that we don't think such an outcome is possible. In fact, we're totally looking forward to it; violence may just be the "X factor" that gets Americans excited about voting again!

 Armies of Lawyers Gear Up for Election Battles [Reuters]

 Shortages, election fueling anxiety [News Daily]