From when I was about 10 years old election night was probably the high point of TV viewing. Now, I know that makes me out to be a boring old fart at a very young age, but even back in 1970 the thrills and spills of a British election were totally enthralling. So here we are in 2004 and I can't remember an election in the last 20 years that has grabbed my attention has much as this one in the United States. Even the Labour landslide of 1997 was not as important because the real work had been done when Thatcher lost the leadership of her party back in 1990. Yes, it took a further 7 years to get the Tories out, but getting her out was more important. With the 2-term limitations in the U.S., and all that goes with leaving a 'legacy', this is one of the most important elections they've had in a long time.
The pollsters were getting it wrong back in 1990, and I hope to goodness they get it wrong today in America. Of course I'm hoping Kerry wins it, but I think just as important is that the winner claims the prize by an incontestable margin. It certainly is the only way Kerry is going to get through the front door of the White House.
Posted by Joe at November 2, 2004 02:06 PM