wolverine is right on the mark. Regardless of who moves into the Gov's mansion this election will go down in history as an example of why everyone should vote.... because your vote matters, as in every single one.

I agree with many others that political candidates will tell people what they want to hear. For example, I originally voted for Locke beacasue I thought Locke was going to be good for the environment. Wrong.

I think we can only wait and see what happens. All I know is that the Gov does not have much influence on the Fish and Wildlife Commission... outside of making appointments. The legislature can be quite effective manipulating the Department via the old purse strings, however.