My brother and I were discussing Barack Obama's team. We were also discussing Obama's propensity to throw unhelpful people, and ideas for that matter, under the bus. Where George Bush didn't seem to know when to cut his losses, Barack Obama will cut even those closest to him, if their presence is a problem. Even grandma.
What is best for the country is a Senate where Republicans hold on to the filibuster. (That becomes less likely as Ted Stevens goes down for the count.) It will moderate choices, give the government some form of restraint. Maybe. The Senate is packed full of chummy buds and plenty of Republicans who will do their master's bidding. Oh! You think I mean the voters? Au contraire. mon ami. I'm talking about Democrat Senators.
Well, I received a good deal of derision both personally and professionally for keeping the McCain-Palin faith until the end. It was philosophical, really. Giving up when it's not yet over is anathema to me. Still, we lost.