Author: Jay Tea

When Senator Obama becomes President Obama next January, he will have many challenges before him. And one of them will be his dealings with the flush-with-power Democratic leadership in …

Hmm... three pieces I've written recently could stand a bit of updating/elaborating, but none of those updates really deserve a full posting. So I'm just going to lump them …

There's a lot of shouting around the blogosphere, even here, from those who backed President-Elect Obama. The main theme I've noticed so far is joyful celebrations about "the death …

Well, now that the election's over, we can look back and see where the key elements came together to make Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States. …

Economy a bit on the shaky side: Check Very unpopular Republican president blamed for the loss of his (would-be) successor: Check Trouble with Iran brewing: Check Energy crisis: Check …

As of 11:00, Fox News has just declared Barack Obama has been elected the 44th President of the United States. Please fasten your seat belts and return your flight …

Warning to all commenters: The Hammer of Olaf The Troll God hath been taken down from the wall, and hath claimed its first victim. Longtime right-wing bombthrower jhow66 has …

Well, I just voted. It only took me maybe five minutes from start to finish.. And a bit over eight hours after opening, my ballot was #2007 in my …

Here's my personal nightmare for tonight: John McCain barely squeaks out a win. Barack Obama either wins the popular vote or comes very, very close to it. Obama refuses …

As I've listened to the various and sundry discussions about tomorrow's election, I keep hearing how this is "the dirtiest" election in history. And I've scoffed. I remember the …