Spaceman Quits the Presidential Race

Over on the wacky left end of the political spectrum, Rep. Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his doomed presidential campaign:

CLEVELAND (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his second bid for the White House. In an interview with Cleveland's Plain Dealer, the six-term congressman said he was quitting the race and would make a formal announcement on Friday.

"I will be announcing that I'm transiting out of the presidential campaign," Kucinich said. "I'm making that announcement tomorrow about a new direction."

Kucinich, who was elected to the House in 1996, faces a tough race for re-election.

Kucinich, 61, was making his second bid for his party's nomination; he sought the nod in 2004. He registers in low single digits in polls and has raised little money for what is considered another long-shot run. Kucinich, who is known for his liberal views, has attracted a devoted following.

Speaking of spacemen, the Paul Bearers have been busy. Over on the far right side of the spectrum these signs suddenly showed up overnight all over Mission Viejo:
I finally have proof that there are aliens among us.