I just got off the phone with Ron about the whole Senator Wellstone situation and he informed me of something even more interesting -- Gov. Jesse Ventura has talked about stepping down from the office of governor prior to the inauguration of his successor and allowing his lieutenant governor (a Democratic female by the name of Mae Schunk) to take the office.

Now here's where it gets interesting. Minnesota's constitution allows for a candidate to be replaced on the ballot up to FOUR DAYS prior to the election. However, should Senator Wellstone's name remain on the ballot (the smart move in my opinion) and should Gov. Ventura step down from the office as he has said he might, then a Democrat will most likely be appointed to office. Should he not step down, it is highly possible that Ventura could appoint a Democrat or even do something more bizarre and pick a member from his Minnesota Independence Party.

Now that would be even more interesting.