Oh, you mean the Curse of the Billy Goat!

U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., got elected to Congress, then had a car accident while addled by chemical substances and faced serious questions about whether he received special treatment from police before announcing his second stint in rehab. One thing I know for sure: I won't be voting for him this fall.

I haven't seen enough chatter on the news to be certain, but rumor has it that bad things -- even car accidents! -- have happened to other members of his family. I'll let you know if I hear more.