The 2008 Election earthquake has just begun
In the wake of Tuesday’s election results, the depth and breadth of change heading for Washington, D.C., and the federal government, is going to be breathtaking to behold.
The Obama victory, coupled with Democratic pickups of Senate and House seats, already has political analysts drawing comparisons with the 1964 Johnson Administration in the sense that this will be an activist White House dealing with a strong Democratic-majority Congress. That dynamic in itself will likely reveal the potential strengths and weaknesses of an Obama Administration’s legislative agenda. (more…)

2008 Election Night Quick Guide
There will be some early clues Tuesday evening as to whether the presidential race may be over fairly quickly or whether we are in for a very long night.
At 6 p.m., the polls close in Indiana. Cable news outlets will have the early returns within minutes and we’ll know if Sen. Barack Obama is leading in this “red” state. If so, that would be a troubling indicator for the campaign of Sen. John McCain. (more…)

Seven long days…..
With one week left until Election Day, let’s review where things stand.
In the presidential race, Sen. Barack Obama continues to show a significant lead over Sen. John McCain, not just in national polling but in statewide polling in the critical “battleground” states. (more…)