But an even more important form of relaxation for him, that Lyndon Johnson never could enjoy, was a love of somehow humor, and feeling out what hilarious parts of life can produce as a sidelight to the sadness.

An intriguing sidelight on the relationship between Congress and business is provided in a study by Ahmed Tahoun of the London School of Economics on The role of stock ownership by US members of Congress on the market for political favors. Tahoun analyzed the relationship between stock owned by congressmen and contributions their political campaigns by the relevant firms, and found a powerful positive association.