It's Valentine's Day, and millions of folks will be giving one another cards. That includes the denizens of Washington, where America's political leaders also exchange special greetings. Here are a few of this year's potential offerings.
David Martin is an Ottawa humor writer. His blog can be found at www.davespoliticalsatire.blogspot.com.
George W. Bush to Al Gore
How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
From the half-million vote margin
To the five Supreme Court votes,
You have given me eight wonderful years
I never would have known.
I'm glad you choked in 2000, Valentine.
Rudy Giuliani to conservatives in GOP
Although my numbers don't look good,
There's two that always shine.
For when I mention 9/11,
It wows them every time.
Maybe I can be your Veep Valentine.
Bill Clinton to Hillary Clinton
My luve's like a White, White House
That's vacant in a year.
My luve's like a yearning
That's still unmet, I fear.
If fair thou art, my darling wife
You'll surely let me try
To help you win the presidency
And become the first First Guy.
Please be my co-executive Valentine.
Karl Rove to John McCain
Sorry about the attack ads,
It's kind of what we do.
But when it comes to candidates,
There's none more prized than you.
Won't you be our 2008 Valentine?
Barack Obama to Ted Kennedy
Roses are red,
And yes you are old.
Thanks for the endorsement,
It's better than gold.
You are my special Valentine.
Mike Huckabee to Mitt Romney
I really, really like you,
You are my special friend.
But if you won't accept my God,
Our friendship's at an end.
Let's be secret Christian Valentines.