Rumors On The Internets: Never Overestimate America

* Soon-to-be former congressman John "McSmacky" Sweeney proves he's more of a vindictive, conspiratorial asshole then we gave him credit for. [ TPM Muckraker ]

* Plan to shame Americans into voting fails as people too lazy to vote are also too lazy to read. [ Freakonomics ]

* The SCOTUS murder plot: Ann Coulter's fault, natch. [ Above the Law ]

* Karl Rove may leave the administration in "weeks, not months." Tells Democrats, "You won't have me to kick you around any more." [ Think Progress ]

* Cynthia McKinney's successor is a no punching, pacifist pussy. [ Election Central ]

* Swing by Constitution Ave. and pick up your $963. [ Congress Blog ]

* Ted Stevens afraid to buy green bananas, not scared of running for Senate again in 2008. [ Wizbang Politics ]

* Rick Santorum, however; won't run in '08 - insuring world is safe for buttlove through at least 2012! [ Political Wire ]