They point out that only 38 percent of eligible voters thought it was worth casting a ballot in 1998, the lowest turnout since 1942. Combine a low turnout with a fragmented electorate in 2000 and throw in the American Art Party's base of artists, pet lovers and parking ticket protesters and it could be a real race. Cairo says Silverwood has a 50-50 shot at pulling out a victory. I suspect he's being a tad bit optimistic. But perhaps America is ready for a green-eyed beauty in the presidency.
Political reporters tend to be pretty cynical.
Silverwood, at least, doesn't have lips. Kate Thompson is The Sioux City Journal's political reporter. Thank you for visiting.