Proving that even fierce rivals can work together, Gov. Matt Blunt today signed an executive order that will ease the way for Gov.-elect Jay Nixon’s inauguration.

Blunt’s order will close all state offices in Cole County on Monday, Jan. 12, the day Nixon officially becomes governor and Blunt goes back to being a private citizen.

Nixon, obviously learning from the inaugural of Gov. Bob Holden — which needed about $1 million in private donations to be paid off — has suggested the inaugural will be the biggest pot luck in Missouri history.

Probably a bit of an exaggeration, but I hope somebody brings deviled eggs!