I just got this press release in my inbox, and the announcement is so absurd I have to wonder if it's even legit:

Topps, the iconic brand that has brought the love of baseball to hundreds of thousands of men, women and children across this country for decades has announced the Campaign Trading cards for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Each card states facts about the candidates, including, party affiliation and biographical information. The Campaign Trading cards, which contain 12 in the series, will be included in the 2008 Baseball set. Candidates even include those who have recently excited the race (cards which are sure to become collector’s items) such as Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Joseph Biden and former Senator Fred Thompson. Below please find some of the facts that can be found on the cards:

John Edwards was the first member of his family to attend college

John McCain was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart

Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to hold a postgraduate degree

Mike Huckabee has supported Middle East peace efforts, taking several trips to Israel

Dennis Kucinich is a vegan

Ron Paul, a physician by training, has delivered more than 4,000 babies

A warning to all the little gold bugs on the playground: the company's just going to print more Ron Paul cards.