An epic bad day for the books

Political strategists take note. The Jon Huntsman campaign just rewrote the playbook on how to have a proper bad day. It's destined to become a classic. Scientists will study it. DAY 1: Have candidate formally announce his presidential bid with a dark speech that lets voters know America will implode if they don't elect him. Deliver it as blandly as possible so as not to scare the kids. (Early press reviews say: Mission Accomplished, boys.) Next, position candidate in front of the Statue of Liberty so that it doesn't appear in the backdrop when the event is shown on TV. Next, misspell the candidate's name (it's "Jon" not "John") on all press passes. Next, forget to register JonHuntsman.com on the Internet (d'oh!). Next, solicit money by passing out contribution forms with a nonexistent address. Next, build your event invite list so that your crowd of 100 is not composed of 60 reporters. DAY 2: Do Not Pass Go. Undo everything you did on Day 1. Fast. Yes, a truly awe-inspiring start to a campaign. Just imagine this bunch operating at the White House when their candidate has access to nuclear weapons. It gives me nightmares goosebumps just thinking about it. Mr. Obama, be afraid. Be very afraid. I'm serious, Mr. President ... stop laughing, sir ...