Mr. Clinton says if U.N. inspectors aren't allowed to do their work in Iraq, "they may as well be in Baltimore." Oh, right. Like there's a Saddam Ripken.

Folks in Georgia are lining up to run for the House seat Newt Gingrich is vacating. What a guy. He not only made Democrats feel good, but he's also providing jobs.

Jesse Ventura says he doesn't plan to run for president in 2000. Darn. If he won, he could go to Iraq and settle things with Saddam one-on-one.

-- Bill Tammeus, the Kansas City Star

Pub Date: 11/15/98