Uhh, question of immense literary and historical importance: What does Sarah Palin’s departure from politics mean for Sarah Palin’s nascent book about being involved in politics? Probably nothing! Recall back to May: HarperCollins proudly announced that it would be publishing Palin’s book about bein’ a soccer mom and bein’ a hockey governor and bein’ a mom to a transgendered pitbull, and whatever else, doesn’t even matter, because they paid her ~one billion dollars for the privilege of distributing her words to the American public. So will HarperCollins publish Sarah Palin’s book about being governor that afternoon she was governor on a dare, or will they force her to write about … whatever it is she plans to do that she thinks will affect political change more than being paid to affect political change (cuckolding Todd with Argentinian Todd,T erencio, on a sandmobile??)? MORE »

• WE’RE SORRY, WHAT UNIT OF TIME WAS THAT?: Barry Obama took a “victory lap” around the Capitol today during which some reporter asked him about Hillary’s catty speech last night: “I thought Sen. Clinton, after a long-fought campaign, was understandably focused on her supporters. …I just spoke to her today, and we are going to be having a conversation in the coming weeks.” When the time comes, Hillary will give Obama directions to the grassy knoll where she wishes to meet. [Politico/The Crypt]

Oh this is rich. You may remember when Hillary said in her speech tonight that she cannot make a Decision about the future, and that you should go to her website — www.HillaryClinton.com — to share your thoughts (and money). Sure enough, there’s a form! And how nice of Hillary to create this push poll for us, where she tells us exactly what to say. Now she can mention “all the passionate support” she’s received at some press conference in a few days when she announces her plans for Denver. So be sure to give Hillz your advice, but keep to the script. [Hillary Clinton]

OK, enough goddamn e-mails about Katherine Harris already. We know that she asked for pink sugar with her order at Starbucks. And we know about this idiotic rumor going around Florida Republican circles.

It may be a case of wishful thinking, but some Florida Republicans are contemplating what could be the most bizarre turn yet in Rep. Katherine Harris’ beleaguered run for the U.S. Senate. MORE »