Incredibly, the American Polygraph Association's week-long electronic election -- scheduled to begin yesterday at 0100 hours EDT -- has failed to launch.

According to Don Krapohl, the APA's election coordinator -- a "software glitch" seems to be the problem. Further, a speedy remedy may be compromised due to an extended July 4th holiday weekend.

For some years now the APA's electronic election process has gone off with nary a hitch. But this time around...

Polygraph operators are often suspicious and cynical. (I know I can be that way.)

The timing of this particular "glitch" indeed seems suspect.

Once launched, says Krapohl, the election cycle will still run its full course.

In any event, it gives additional time for each side to motivate the electorate.

So, the circus continues.