You remember, of course, when Dan Quayle was caught trying to get that sixth grader to spell 'potato' with an 'e' on the end.

In 1992, Dan Quayle's problem was a written one; he couldn't spell potato.

The chapter about his inability to spell "potato" is entitled, "Baked, Mashed and Fried."

He had a Quayle joke: "Bill Clinton and I agree on all the important things - including how to spell potato," but cut it.

Quayle is, of course, welcome to champion a particular point of view, whether the topic is Murphy Brown, the environment or how to spell potato.

If the "education President" gets another term, even our kids won't be able to spell potato.

For every politician who cannot spell "potato," there are undoubtedly many more who cannot remember how to do long division.

This has nothing to do with the Vice President's inability to spell "potato."

Mr. Quayle was seen as a bumbler who could not spell "potato," making him an easy target for Bill Clinton's campaign.

Nobody accuses them of not being able to spell potato.