COLOGNE? NO, THAT'S JUST THE WHIFF OF BRIMSTONE THAT ACCOMPANIES HIS CANDIDACY (via Lou Gots):

Lightning but No Thunder: In New Hampshire Republicans debate for a third time. (John Dickerson, June 6, 2007, Slate)

Rudy Giuliani faces many challenges as a presidential candidate. After the third Republican presidential debate, he has another: God apparently doesn't approve. As the mayor tried to explain his position on abortion, lightning struck outside the debate hall, knocking out his audio. He'd been asked about the Catholic bishop of Rhode Island, who said the mayor's pro-choice stance made him like Pontius Pilate. When audio returned, Giuliani tried again and lightning crackled another time. When you are a member of a party that believes that God plays a role in human events, this might be a sign to stay in the private sector. Ed Muskie's campaign tanked in 1972 when he appeared to cry in public. What happens when you're a candidate who draws the ire of the Almighty? Giuliani smiled and made a joke. McCain and Romney, who stood on either side of him, backed away quickly in mock fear, as if avoiding the coming brimstone.

Those guys really ought to make the sign of the cross whenever the Mayor tries to justify his pro-death politics.

Posted by Orrin Judd at June 6, 2007 8:09 AM