Considering yesterday and today's not-at-all-absurd news cycle — not to mention the GOP's continuing quest for flashy candidates that will appeal to the mythical young and hip conservative movement (sorry Ms. Palin, but you're yesterday's news) — I think we might have a brand new front-running team for 2012…

The only real hurdle I see so far is Balloon Boy's propensity for vomiting in the face of tough questions. Still, he handles the pressure with more grace than Sarah Palin.

And, for what it's worth, I hear that Meghan McCain's boobs have a much better grasp of economics than their owner's father.