US News & World Report's Washington Whispers page currently features a poll asking readers who they would prefer to run a daycare center for their kids: First Lady Michelle Obama, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, or Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

And no, the poll doesn't offer the obvious fifth choice: “Why the hell would anyone ask this question?”

UPDATE: Fixed headline, which originally referred to “Madame Secretary.”