If you want a more reliable source of information, check out a foreign newspaper, say Canadian or French. The domestic media is too interested in catering to gov't appointees and agencies to publish much truth.
Sorry if that level of cycnicism offends people.
Since this is pretty much a Democratic State, in both house and senate representation, and Geedub is a republican, and didnt carry this state, I think we're in for a pretty rough 4 years, at least from the federal perspective. On the other hand, though, Republicans seem to like international politics, and we could gain some ground regarding the high seas fishery.
Only, however, if our specific interests (sport fisheries) can be made into a big enough dollar issue to attract some attention from big business or lobbyists.
Give it some consideration. The spotted owlists made their biggest advances during repub admins, and we're basically greenies, too. (Maybe I shouldnt have said that, it'll pi** off a lot of people, but Oh well.)
Let's hear some more opinions.