Colorado was a good break from news and politics, even though, as a “battleground state,” it seems to be the epicenter for political ads, candidates and insane “election tactics.”

On Saturday, John F. Kerry visited. George W. Bush will speak there today.

In a few minutes of television (go Cardinals), the number of campaign ads I’ve seen in my lifetime probably doubled. They had it all - Bush, Kerry, Senate candidates, Swift boat vets, and even a poorly-produced spot for Michael Badnarik. The eyes glaze.

Most of the polls I’ve seen are calling it for Bush, but my survey of bumper stickers and yard signs leans slightly in Kerry’s favor (margin of error 95%). No sign of (or signs for) Slub’Garoth, though.