The Political Science of Sleep

I'm rubbing my eyes. It's like a Chrismas morning miracle. I went to sleep and all hope had been lost for McKaskill of MO and Webb of VA. In fact, 70,000 of the last 100,000 votes would have to swing Webb's way, and for my pro-Stem Cell gal of Missouri, being behind Talent by 11 points, she was just screwed.

And now here I am rumbbing my eyes both because it's 2am and I really just woke up to pee, but also because I'm in shock. Having already claimed the House with an overwhelming victory of seats going to the dems, way more than necessary, in fact, taking them to the tune of a mid-to-high twenties is supposed to send a serious message. 3/6 necessary seats swung to the democrats. And here's the miracle. When I woke up, in the last three senate races to be counted (MONTANA, MISSOURI, and VIRGINIA) Tester (D), McKaskill (D), and Webb (D) had all pulled ahead.

There's only one word to sum up how I feel right now: miracle? no. "Goodnight" Who knows what great news will come of it. I have one interview for med school right now (at Pitt!). Maybe there's more good news ahead, if I can just get enough sleep good things will happen.

g'night. And well done to all the youngins who voted. That's what it's really all about. Elections are less about a fight for the seats and more about a tug of war for who the politicians should listen to-- and they sure as hell don't listen to people who don't vote in large numbers, like young people. Let me be the first to pair up with Katic Couric and coddle you with high praises for voting. You did so good. yes you did. I'm so proud of you.