Mike Matthews at Down With Absolutes! has the following blind item:
I’ve heard from three independent sources that an awful event has occurred with one member of the family of a candidate running for statewide office. My sources tell me a suicide attempt was made and that the news will be breaking in the next 24-48 hours.
Over there, I commented that I think Mike should reveal the name of the candidate, not for “scoop” purposes, but since he has posted this blind item, we are all forced into a ghoulish guessing game as to who it is. Regardless of who the candidate is, it is horrible and tragic news and of course our prayers and best wishes will go out to whomever has suffered such a tragedy, no matter who he or she is.