Don't Throw Me into that Briar Patch!

Here's Jim McManus writing in the New York Times:

After a recent speech in Rochester, [William] Bennett was asked what the chances were of his running for president in 2008. He responded by saying that he might enter the World Series of Poker instead. He was only half serious, I gather; his purpose was probably to stir more presidential conjecture while manfully ducking the question. But perhaps Mr. Bennett should try the real deal. The $10,000 entry fee for the championship event would appear to fall comfortably within the parameters of his bankroll. But is the God-fearing author of "Why We Fight" and editor of "Our Sacred Honor" up to this challenge?

I sure hope he is. And while he's waiting for the Big Dance to begin, I sure hope that Mr. Bennett spends some time in the $50-$100 eight-or-better high-low seven-card stud game. Sit down, Mr. Bennett, it's an easy game, just like the one you used to play in college, except you don't have to do that silly thing with the chips in your fist at the end of the hand.

(via Talking Points Memo)