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Topinkojevich? The Shadow is a tad pissed’jeviched!

Not because insulting a woman with a silly moniker was a stupid thing to do--because it was--but because it falls shy of really clever.

First, it should be Topinka’vich. The Topink-o-je-vich is just clumsy, like Dick Van Dyke stumbling over the ottoman, except people tend to feel sympathy because when you say it, you sound like Corky from Life Goes On.

Second, the Shadow is sad that someone as respected, kind and truly intelligent as Senator Rauschenberger would tolerate such witlessness.

In the olden days, there was a law—never written, but always whispered.

Rule 3.78(b): Thou shall let another candidate have their announcement day.

This law was based upon courtesy, respect and recognition that we are all Americans.

OK, Ok. That was a little over the top, but the sentiment was sincere.

At the Stove Stoker’s announcement, some little ferret-berger crashed the party and was touting this Topinka-o-je-vich drivel, part of the same rodent order who trailed Obama with a video camera.

Truly classless'vich.

Since Rauschenberger has a penchant for naughty t-shirts, the Shadow is sending your team new shirts (with new campaign logos!)

Here they are. But remember to wear them as a group.