In a shocking turn of events yesterday, many elected officials affiliated with the democratic party blew up.
Pandemonium reigned as investigators attempted to make sense amid all the confusion. Spontaneous combustion was eventually ruled out as a cause after it's credibility was seriously challenged by Wikipedia.
Foul play was not suspected because none of the victims have done anything even remotely controversial.
The mystery was finally solved when someone noticed all the craters and black powder residue at the scene of the catastrophe. Apparently all the victims were carrying a stash of dry powder near their persons. Sources were quoted as saying that everyone thought it was okay because Bill Clinton never blew up in the years he was known to keep his vast stores of powder dry.
A new group has sprung up to address the tragedy. Dry Unused Powder Explodes! issued a press release imploring elected officials to use their powder stores to push through legislation which will benefit the citizens of this country. "A robust Medicare-like public option would be a great place to start! In fact, a majority of Americans want to see their representatives reform healthcare. For-profit insurers need to have real competition to hold their money grubbing feet to the fire."
Mark Twain could not be reached for comment, but eyewitness accounts state that he rolled over in his grave in apparent frustration that reality has surpassed his writing in providing a platform for absurd hilarity.