From Vodkapundit, covering the republican debate.

7:08 Thompson looks like he's playing under a handicap - answering questions while drinking a glass of water. With a live ferret in it. Could he be more uncomfortable?

Not if he's got a warm weasel in the cut. Seriously, we're, what, a year and a half away from the election? Another few months until a change in presidency. I know Bush is a lame duck, but this is ridiculous. By all this presidental politiking (as Clinton once said), it distracts from opportunities to get stuff done at the national level. Hard to do your actual job while touring the country, giving speeches, eh senators (yes i mean McCain, Clinton, Obama, et al)