Inauguration Fever

I am so psyched about the inauguration, it is getting embarrassing. I am DVRing the train trip today to DC with the Obamas and Bidens just so I won't miss any of it when I have to go out. Calvin is in DC for the weekend as usual, I asked him to get me an inauguration souvenir of any type.

Biden's wife is going to continue to teach at a community college in DC, turning down offers from other institutions according to the Times. Go Jill! Happy birthday Michelle Obama! (Like I said, I'm out of control).

What Should Michelle Obama Wear? And How Should We Draw Her?

Women's Wear Daily commissioned many designers to create gowns for the new first lady, see the drawings here.

Slate XX Factor had an interesting commentary about how the designers seemed to have difficulty in figuring out how to draw her- How Hard Is It To Draw Michelle Obama?

10 Republicans who should Go Away

Read it here.

Lawrence Summers as Treasury Secretary?

A thoughtful analysis of the former Harvard president's flaws.

I still can't stop obsessing!

Change.gov

Obama's new website, change.gov

Guess I'm still obsessing.

Voting in NY

Calvin and I voted at 7AM this morning, many people at the polls on the Lower East Side. Go Obama!

Phone Banks Relieve Stress

I just spent a couple of hours calling Florida voters who have been identified as Obama supporters to remind them of their poll locations. Calling voters made me less anxious than I have been while sitting around hitting the refresh button on 538, and the phone bank was conveniently located 3 blocks from my house in what normally is a neighborhood bar/ music spot. Among the tiny number of voters who actually answered my call, most had already voted but seemed relatively happy to get my call anyway.

Pundit Predictions in Washington Post

I wish I could sleep until Tuesday, I am going crazy with my election obsession.

Here are predictions by pundits from the left and right in the Washington Post.

Slate Votes

If the staff of Slate were to decide the election, Obama wins by a landslide. Well, actually, it is almost unanimous.

More Campaign Silliness- The Dance-Off

Palin goes rogue?

Read about it here.

I am obsessed with the election!

I cannot stop hitting the refresh button on the news sources and blogs I read to find out what people are saying about the election. I can't wait until this is over, so I can move on to other things I am interested in- though if Obama/Biden lose, I may never recover.

More Republicans Jump Ship

Read about more Republicans who have jumped ship to endorse Obama.

5 Best Fictional Black Presidents

Slate has an article about the 5 Best Fictional Black Presidents- Read about it here.

Debate or Project Runway Finale?

Tough call, which do you watch?

Well, I did watch the debate, but skipped back to Project Runway when McCain went on a jag.

Another Christopher endorses Obama

Christopher Buckley, son of William F. Buckley, endorsed Obama here

Even Christopher Hitchens Endorses Obama...

in an extremely grudging way. Read about it here

Sarah Palin Booed at Flyers Hockey Game

You have to wait for the other Hockey Mom to get cheered, Sarah gets booed (loudly) about 40 seconds into the clip.

Women for John McCain

Check out Women for John McCain. (Not created by the Yes Men- but by a "rogue blogger" in an "undisclosed location" in one of those "coastal elite" states...). I think we can all use a laugh.

Obama's lead increases slightly after debate

Article in LA Times show slight improvement in Obama's numbers after debate.