Hmm. The plot thickens. A Baboon named Jonkie Jones has thrown his hat in the ring too, and is running against Chongo for the APP leadership in 2012. He lives in Fresno.

A Chimp named Cheeters Mahonigan is also in the race as of tonight. He hails from Tallahasee.

Then there's a Howler Monkey named Festus Fowler over in Pittsburgh. He's running too.

Pundits say that this will possibly revitalize the APP and be healthy for the party, while others say it could end up splitting the party into several warring factions as monkeys, Chimps, Gorillas, and Baboons split along species lines and fracture into irreconcilable factions who can never work together in a common cause.

One thing for sure: Chongo Chimp will have to fight hard to retain his position as leader under these circumstances.

Gosh! It could end up being as ugly and debilitating and downright embarrassing as what the Republicans have been going through. Let's hope not. ;-)