A BLOOD VETTING

VAMPIRE TENDENCIES

ONE look at British actor Robert Pattinson and you believe he could be a vampire. He may not be your vision of the dashing Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, but he certainly has that certain look. And he?s not alone. Here are others to watch for vampire tendencies.

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WASN’T EDWARD CULLEN BORN IN CHICAGO?

From the great state of Illinois

Now that Barack Obama soon will be President Barack Obama, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich must appoint someone to fill his Senate seat through 2010. According to the Chicago Tribune, Blagojevich has said he’s “not interested” in appointing himself, but did not rule it out. So who will become Obama’s replacement?

The names of numerous politicians have come up. But here are some people we think should be on the list. They may not be eligible, but they have Illinois ties.

Oprah Winfrey: Talk-show host. She gave Obama’s campaign CPR when it needed it most. It’s payback time.

Mr. Man: That guy who gave Winfrey a shoulder to cry on during Obama’s victory party in Chicago’s Grant Park. Don’t know if he’s qualified, but he looks like an elected official.

Mike Singletary: Former Chicago Bears linebacker and current San Francisco 49ers head coach. But the Baylor alum can’t drop his pants on the Senate floor to make a point.

Steve Bartman: Vilified Cubs fan who was blamed for the Cubbies losing in the 2003 playoffs. Come on, the people of Chicago owe this guy a big apology.

Michael Jordan: Chicago Bulls great. With Jordan, the Senate would be trounce the House of Representatives in the annual Congressional basketball game.

George Wendt: Cheers actor born in Chicago. Mike Ditka sycophant may run into trouble when he suggests the former Bears coach could wipe out terrorism with both arms tied behind his back. Da Senate!

Terrence Howard: Actor from Chicago. After getting dropped from the Iron Man series, he could be looking for a gig, especially if his album, Shine Through It, stays cold.

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