"Never Underestimate The Power of Denial"

10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

1. Sarah Steelman's inclination to sit back and watch for awhile more.

2. Annie Busch's keen ability to hold her cards close to her vest.

3. The likelihood of a primary in the 140th legislative district.

4. The chance that some politician somewhere will exploit veterans in an attempt at taking a political pot shot at an opponent.

5. Jay Nixon's conflicting thoughts about whether he should sign or veto the repeal of the motorcycle helmet law.

6. Tom Schweich's seriousness.

7. Behind-the-scenes scrambling about the direction of the Greene County GOP.

8. Robin Carnahan's strategic silence.

9. The anticipation for Sunday's Colin Powell appearance on Face The Nation.

10. Quiet, yet, incremental grumbling on the left about the Governor's commitment to healthcare.