The Calm Before the Storm

While the international scene is going to hell in a handbasket (Iran threatening further development of nuclear weapons, North Korea threatening to use what they've got, Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas in a shooting war etc), it seems sorta "all quiet on the western front" here at home. That quiet you hear, that's just the troops reloading for the real battle.

That's right, the midterm election is almost upon us, and it looks to be an ugly one. With all the major players jockeying for position heading into the 2008 Presidential campaign, and both parties putting a lot of stock (and a lot of money) into this years results, it will be awfully fun to watch. The Democrats truly seem to think they've got it this time. That they have mixed just the right amounts of Bush bashing, flag waving, and God mentioning to appeal to the heartland, and finally overturn the more than 10 years of Republican rule. The Republican's obviously disagree. I'm not sure how the elections will turn out. I do think it's unlikely that the Democrats will take power, but they will pick up some seats. That spells double trouble for the Republicans because it means even slower movement on key votes, and more attacks on the President and prominent Republicans. It should however, allow Republican favorite John McCain to shine a little longer as the bipartisan leader he is. But not much longer. Expect the Democrats to pull away from joint efforts with Sen. McCain as they position themselves to run against him. Oh, political alliances can be so short lived.

What do you think the midterm elections will bring? Drop us a comment with your predictions, hopes, etc.