Yesterday's election turned out to be far more thrilling than I think most people imagined, not to mention the fact that the one race people were still talking about today was the Webb-Allen contest in my homestate of Virginia. Who knew all eyes would be on VA to decide the fate of the Senate? In any case, despite the fact that there may be a recount and there could be 2004-esque drama that drags out for a few weeks, coupled with the fact that George Allen has yet to officially concede, the Associated Press is reporting Webb as the winner of the race, and the Democrats in control of both houses of Congress (!).
Other noteworthy election-related tidbits include Rummy's resignation today, and the presumed appointment of Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Despite what anyone says about the next two years and what will be accomplished, yesterday's election clearly indicate that changes are in order, starting with the first woman Speaker who will be second in line to the Presidency (!). But as the NY Times Editorial puts it, more important than these personnel changes is how Bush and Rumsfeld's successor will rethink their foreign policy strategy while working with the new Congress. Should be interesting to watch.
Never one to let politics get in the way of pop culture, Brit Brit filed for divorce from K-Fed yesterday, in what is the least-surprising celebrity news of the year. Now they're fighting for the kids. Still sad, even though we knew it was coming.
Also, for those who missed Faith Hill's Zoolander moment at the CMA awards on Monday, check out the priceless clip here. I dunno folks, doesn't look to me like she was joking. Then again, who can blame her.. I'd be pissed if I lost to the American Idol, too. Didn't Gwen Stefani have a similarly disappointing (yet far more subtle) reaction when she lost the Grammy to Kelly Clarkson?
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