In the comments section, Phaedrus brings up an interesting point re: the failrure by the Reagan Republicans to file campaign disclosure statements as the newby organization lobbies on behalf of challengers Dan Gookin, Jim Brannon, and Steve Adams. It'll be interesting if we see a reprise of the last election when the city chased Kathy Sims & Co. for 18 months or so afterwards to make right campaign finance violations. Mebbe it won't be over when it's over. Well, there's 8 shopping days left until the 2009 municipal elections. Now for your Wild Card ...