Grin and Bear it.

 The State of California is planning a Gubernatorial recall election - the last one in 2003 attracted 135 candidates including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ariana Huffington and Larry Flynt. This time our choices include a former pornographic film star, a 70 year old former model and Caitlyn Jenner - but the one featured in today's NYTimes is one John Cox who brings a pet Kodiak bear to his rallies. (Never mind that the real California deal is a grizzly) TAG is a nine year old half ton bear and very tame. He has appeared in several TV ads and in  series with Kevin Costner. TAG's behavior on the stump is usually impeccable - absent his offstage habits of flatulence and belching. The recall election isn't until the fall so Tad has to wear that brown fur coat all summer - what a bummer! tjs