It's October: there's a hint of Nixon and Liddy in the air

Only it's the Democrat's dirty tricks that are getting airplay:

ORLANDO, Fla. — Seeking any advantage in their effort to retain control of Congress, Democrats are working behind the scenes in a number of tight races to bolster long-shot third-party candidates who have platforms at odds with the Democratic agenda but hold the promise of siphoning Republican votes.

Read the whole thing in the New York Times (!) 

Did I say (!)?