Al Gore-able

Apparently, Cranky Peduto has had enough. With his oponent on the ropes, reeling from a one-two scandal punch, Peduto is taking the high road and leaving the race to his less qualified adversary.

Word on the "street" is that Cranky is planning for a graceful exit and taking a page from defeated Presidential Contender Alvinius Gore. He's even got a book deal in the works, putatively titled "Truth by the Foot," which will come printed on Fruit by the Foot (TM) candy. He has also hired consultant extraordinaire, Servius Zephyr to conduct a study testing out his post-politics nickname, which like the "Goracle" combine his name with terms that suggest wisdom and leadership:

Pedacle
Penius
Pedfessor
Peduphile
Pedro