I realize that about a week ago I said that I was probably going to spend more time concentrating on baseball than politics, but consistency has never been my strong smoot (too steal a running gag from Howard Stern).

The New Yorker has a 'comment' piece by Hendrick Hertzberg on the possible effect this Presidential bid may have on the legacy of Ralph Nader. As I've said before I've long been an admirer of Mr. Nader, and have few regrets about voting for him in his past runs. However, I really can't understand what he feels he will gain from it this time around.