Ahhhh. One week to go. For political junkies, this is nirvana. I will probably do a series of posts on this, but wanted to through two things down that are under the radar.
Religion: Matt Yglesias has a post about religion which I am trying hard to understand. Wretchard wrestles a bit with this, too. The Left's problem is not with evangelicals per se, but with religion. Matt clearly does not believe in Christianity's miracles, but I don't take that personally, because I doubt he believes in the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, Mohammed's Night Journey from the Dome of the Rock, etc. Wretchard's point is "fine, you are free not to believe, but don't lie about that disbelief." Matt is a brilliant guy, but he typifies that Elite Left view that anything is game as long as you win elections.
Religion is more important in an off year election, because that is what drives voter turnout on the right.
Future Stars: Michael Steele is running for Senate in MD. A black conservative, Steele has crossover power that Barack Obama has yet to prove. A Black Democrat will not be the first (elected) Black president. A Black Republican may. Steel as a VP candidate in 2008, could set himself up for a run in 2016 when he will be 58.
Duncan Hunter has established an exploratory committee for a 2008 run. Dismissed on the even on the Right, he is a Vietnam War vet (Airborne and Rangers) and is Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. A California conservative with a strong military background who is, at first glance, squeaky clean should NEVER be counted out in these times. His political career is more mature (he is 10 years older then Steele), so this is his shot.
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