I’m passing the baton on this one.  Here’s as clear, thoughtful, and comprehensive summary of where we are as you’ll probably find on the net. Scroll down his blogroll to the “W’s” to find a really excellent blog. Sorry to my left-leaning readers for the “W” reference at this pivotal point and time. 

I’ve set a record for time spent reading about, watching, and discussing this election. Thank goodness I don’t know the total hours spent. Why did I spend so much time, it wasn’t like I was trying to figure out who to vote for?

From elementary school on we’re told every vote counts, but I suspect many of us didn’t really believe that in our gut until the last few presidential, and in some cases, state and local elections.

I believe the marking and mailing of my ballot was an event of real consequence for myself, people in Washington state, other Americans, and people worldwide, but it was EVENT.  Even though the people I help elect will spend the next 2-6 years making very influential decisions, I believe the daily decisions I make to parent, write, exercise, read, socialize, spend, and invest are PROCESSES that in the end, will have an even greater consequence on my well being.