Ted Stevens conceded earlier today. Good to know that although the people of Alaska are foolish enough to elect a governor who can’t speak in complete (or coherent) sentences, they won’t (barely) elected a criminal. In some ways I feel bad for Ted Stevens, not because he lost his election but because through careless arrogance he has destroyed a lifetime of service.

On a similar vein, despite routing for, voting for and fighting for Obama, I feel bad for McCain. Similarly to above, I don’t feel bad that he lost, but that he gave up so much of his reputation in the process. He’ll go down in history, if senators ever really go down in history at all, as a man who lost almost everything in the race. His actions, rhetoric, tone, and sudden policy switches will overshadow his genuine and often brave service to country. I can’t say that I agree with him on much of anything, but he’ll never be thought of as a above-the-fray politician again.

The recount started in Minnesota today. All I know is that December 5 is a long time a way, and we might get daily stories about 28 vote increases.