election update

Just did a quick check on CNN, and it appears that Webb has
indeed won the Virginia Senate race. The vote canvas done so
far has demonstrated that the vote difference, about 7200, will
not change with a recount, so Allen will probably throw in the
towel as early as tomorrow. Combined with the Montana result,
the Democrats have gained control of the Senate; control of
both houses now means Pres. Bush will not exactly have an easy
time of it his last 2 years in office. He is already declaring that
he and the Democrats can find common ground for cooperation,
such as immigration and minimum wage reforms. Nancy Pelosi,
who will be the new speaker of the House come January, went a
step further by stating that a new direction for Iraq must also be
found; she also hopes for improvements in the economy and
education. Democrats also have the majority of governorships
as well after yesterday results, picking up 6 states. Let's see
exactly where this bipartisan cooperation leads in the near future.