Ditka not running
While the thought of Mike Ditka running for—and winning—the Senate seat from Illinois had a certain amusing flair, I’m glad to see that he put the idea to rest. His candor regarding a possible inability to handle floor debates with, uh, necessary decorum was both refreshing and humorous. Congressional debates certainly have their theatrical element, but important decisions that affect real people with (possibly) significant consequences are also made, so it’s not the best place for hotheads no matter how much "common-sense" they may (appear to) bring to the capital.
Oh yeah, and his wife didn’t like the idea of his running either. :)