Wacky

Political conventions always draw their share of wacky characters, and the Denver gathering is no exception. This Obama fan from Hartland, Wis., wants you to print out a PDF from ObamaWisdomBook.com (OWB) for spiritual inspiration. According to the philosophy of OWB, there are only three times when Americans can be found in a contemplative mood: in the bedroom, in the bathroom, and when reading a coffee table book. In addition to promising "The Words, Wit and Wisdom of Barack Obama," OWB offers an angelic halo around its favorite candidate and 183 pages of surely compelling prose. Its favorite marketing strategy is to give taxi drivers OWB business cards on the theory that passengers are captive audiences.