these are at least thought out theories, unlike the lunacy that usually transpires in these corners.
but yeah, carnihan died in a crash a week before an election against bush's ace (ashcroft). and wellstone, the only candidate in a tight race who voted against war, dies a week before his elections.
as you said, the "c word" is probably "convenient", but i'm really crestfallen at the way this nation is being completely hijacked by the interests of big business, the wealthy, and the religious right. it's sickening.