I figure the 2010 GOP primary for Governor will be about as crowded, and will feature as wide a range of talent and likeliness-to-win as a casting call for "American Idol", and that's even before factoring in what Rick Perry and Kay Bailey Hutchison may do. So sure, why not throw Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings into the mix? Whether she has an actual base of support or the ability to raise a few million bucks or not I couldn't say. But I suppose she's no less ridiculous a candidate than Roger Williams or Don Evans. Jump on in, Margaret, the water's fine.

UPDATE: According to Evan Smith, this is "not idle chatter". I can't say I understand it, but then I suppose there are many things I can't say I understand.