Election returns are showing that some good Republican candidates are taking it in the shorts today. Even Darcy Burner was slightly ahead of Reichert at the point I saw an update. Exit polls indicated that 62% of voters said national issues, mainly dissatisfaction with Bush and his policies and war adventure, were more important than local issues in this mid-term election. Even county auditor and coroner positions were being handed to Democratic candidates in cases where it was pretty clear that the Rep was the better qualified. Sad, sad, sad, but so much deserved.

Just heard the TV say that Bush is offering "the hand of bipartisanship" across the aisle. Jeebez, I hope they bite his fvckin' fingers off. Election of Bush is bringing more suffering to this nation, across more areas of life, than any could have imagined. And Pelosi as Speaker?!!?