[sturm und drang]

I think we need to identify the next generation of charasmatic Democratic leaders who are passionate and have strong beliefs and values. I think Bush's weaknesses led us down a primrose path of just being "not Bush." It was hubris to think we could win on such a negative-space platform.

The silver lining, I think, is that I think Bush will do a mediocre job for the next four years. If we select a stronger candidate in 2008, the nation will be ready to embrace change. Our collective attention span problems indicate to me that there's almost an inevitable political shift after eight years...

The Lupe Valdez stor, by the way, is amazing. What an incredible upset. And I couldn't be happier that Chet "Too Liberal for Texas" Edwards was elected. Wohlgemuth – and her campaign – was an embarrassment.