R Minus 17 Wild Card — 2.25.14

17 Days & Counting (to affiliate with the Republican Party to vote in the closed GOPrimary in May): County Clerk Jim Brannon pointed out to me this morning — mea culpa — that registered Democrats, Libertarians & Constitutionalists can “affiliate” with the GOP to vote in the spring primary. They don’t have to re-register. That sounds like a much better concept for “Clothespin Republicans.” Now for your Tuesday Wild Card …