Hope you've enjoyed your weekend.

Ah...politics. Always something to talk about. Whether it's Obama's eye-popping fundraising numbers or L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's hanky-panky problem (he's kind of in some PR hot water because he fessed up to having an affair with a TV reporter), there's never a dull moment.

Our most recent program was fun because I got to talk politics both at the beginning and at the end of the show. First, with Democratic pollster Ron Lester and former GOP strategist (now Independent) Faye Anderson. Then, we listened to the guys kick politics around in the Barbershop.

...But I found myself asking Ron, whom I've known for years (he's worked for more candidates than we can count), if there is any way to ever break out of the same old pattern of always turning to consultants, focus groups, analysts, candidates on the fly, voters (when you can), polls (when you can't).

Just wondering. I'm not bored with politics, never have been. But (I'm thinking) if you don't already care, what would encourage you to pay closer attention? Some rely on snarky writing. I love to read it, but that's not what we do.

So, my point? Campaign 2008 is fully underway. This week, help us figure out how we can make it more interesting to you...and at the same time keep it real.