The Hollywood writers are striking, but even they couldn't script so much lawlessness by our lawmakers. The latest: on the heels of the previously mentioned sex scandal involving fellow Republican Richard Curtis, Washington state representative Jim Dunn has been disciplined for making inappropriate remarks to a female staffer. Unlike Curtis, Dunn doesn't plan to resign, saying, "[I'm] sure it was very inappropriate, because I do that kind of thing."

You can read more of the absurdity here. Seems like it's more than just some individuals in the "family values" party who need some sensitivity (and ethics) training.

As I take off for Iowa, it's Election Day. And as a preview of what to expect for next year's big election, the wedge issue of past years continues, as documented at Talking Points Memo.