The symbiotic relationship between Russ Potts and the press has taken a new turn. Now, not only does the press feed off of Potts’ pot shots, but Potts is feeding off of the press’s pot shots.

Jeff Schapiro reports in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch that “Independent Republican” Russ Potts has compared his opponents to “two kids in a sandbox,” pretty much parroting a line that several major pundits have pushed over the last two weeks.

Where Potts made his remarks is a mystery. Was it in a major policy speech somewhere? Or was it in a phone call or cozy conversation with Mr. Schapiro?

Update: Addison answers my questions in the comments. Norm outs me as a serial or inveterate thesaurus user.

Now I’m wondering why the headline wasn’t, “Maverick Republican Whitman Fails to Endorse Potts.”