Let’s call it, oh, I dunno: SPEAKERGATE? Apparently, on Obama’s released tax records, he discloses income from speaking fees. The problem? Accepting payment for speaking fees when you’re a legislator is against Illinois state law. Apparently, as an Illinois state legislator through 2004, Barack was prohibited from taking honoraria for speaking under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. But what about Barack Obama’s 2000 and 2002 tax returns? 2000: On his

Because nobody gets their news here — and because, at this stage of the game, GOP stalwart blogs are busy stroking each other like cyber swingers at a John Updike key party — I am free, as a party outsider, to take time off today to do nothing. On other hand, Darleen, Dan, et al are still giving “making a difference” a go over at the Pub. Enjoy.