And now, the kicker to today’s Morning Jolt . . .

ADDENDA: Wildest and least plausible rumor of the day: Sarah Palin is going to reconsider running for president. Er, she’s going to do this without appearing on the Republican primary ballots in New Hampshire, South Carolina or Florida? Something of a handicap, no?

Two predicted responses in the comments: “Jim, you just don’t understand. This is going to be a different kind of campaign. Your thinking reflects that of the outdated, out-of-touch establishment.” Then, “Why does she have to decide on the timetable of the state party rules?