And Now for Our Guest Commentator from Tampa...

I thought I'd allow a little input from my better half on the election this year. He's so NOT apt to voice a public opinion, I thought I'd force him by secretly copying his recent email and pasting it into my blog...

"I'm as glad as you guys that this thing is over, but some observations from recent elections....

1. Young guy beats old guy (Obama v McCain, Clinton v Dole/Bush 41)
Lesson: if you're old and out of touch, don't run against slick, articulate young guy...you'll get your ass kicked.

2. Guy with military experience loses to guy without (McCain again, Kerry, Bush had a negative on military experience and still beat Gore who was neutral with none).
Lesson: if you have had an honorable military career, don't play it up...or you'll get your ass kicked. (Bush 41 was a hero but did not play it up when he beat Dukakis, if I remember correctly....it speaks for itself and everyone is aware)

3. Prediction for next election....Sarah Palin will run for the Republican nomination and get "Dan Quayled" out of contention."

Ric