I'm Sick To Death Of Washington University

O.K., not really. My lovely wife is a Wash U. grad, but I was distressed to learn...

The Vice Presidential debate is October 2 at Washington University in St. Louis. It will cover domestic and foreign policy.

I understand why both sides would like the extra exposure in an important swing state like Missouri, but why must such debates always be held at swanky private Wash U.? What about a good, old fashioned state school? Are Dems and Reps too good to hash it out over at my alma mater, The University of Missouri at St. Louis???

C'mon, we don't even have any cows on campus. If it makes you feel any better, the grounds at UMSL used to be the home for the ritzy Bellerive Country Club.