9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for December 28, 2008

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Thorax says, "I have determined that there's no time like the present to get a jump on my next candidacy…" Thorax says, "So I am leading the pack and announcing my running mate." Elliot says, "May I be the first to inquire?" Thorax says, "In a bold political move, I have tapped Madeleine for the post." Elliot says, "Forgive me for observing this, but isn't Madeleine your cow?" Thorax says, "She has a spotless record. She never stoops to deception." Thorax says, "As a role model in energy conservation, she employs four stomachs." Thorax says, "And show me another running mate who produces fertilizer and cream." Juliette says, "What do you mean you just cast your vote for a cow?" Elliot says, "Madeleine prefers the term ungulate American."