Independent's Day

One served time in the Minnesota governor's mansion, the other served time in the Michigan penal system. Both are listed as independents and both has thrown their hats into the election ring. Looking to be the leader of the "Dark Alley" caucus, the former Jesse 'the Governor' Ventura would like us to stand by to standby for a possible Tuesday maybe for his entry into a race between incumbent Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman and everybody's favorite fun-time Comedy Central "Indecision" comedian and Strange Bedfellow of Arianna Huffington, Al Franken. Looking to be the leader of the "Death Becomes a Congressmen" caucus is none other than Dr. Death himself, Jack Kevorkian. Kevorkian is running against incumbent Republican Joe Knollenberg in Michigan. The only one who seems to be in this race for something beyond himself is Ralph Nader. His purpose in running on the national level is to provide inspiration for independent candidates at all levels. And in this election, that may be one of the most inspiring messages any candidate can offer.