[impeachedrapist]

Wanna feel a little better? Read this. But read it all (will take about two minutes). At first you'll think it's just more gloom 'n doom. Trust me. It's not. :-) And please give it a bump while you're there.

[sarasota]

Loved it! Bears repeating to all those drama queens and hand wringers here: Don’t be a girlie man!

[Retired Greyhound]

I agree. 2004 was the most intense election that we may see in some time. 2008 will NOT have that sort of turnout.

Conservatives turned out in 2004 because they were deeply insulted. Also, there were gay marriage initiatives on the ballot in 22 states, including Ohio. It helped. (All were defeated).

Conservatives have now been beaten down for four years, and the lack of energy is palpitable. Sarah Palin helped, but with every bad interview, the excitement fades.

That is why tonight is so important. If she can score tonight, it will fire up the base.

But here is the ohter thing. If she is picked on and embarrassed tonight, I think it will also fire up the base.

Things still look good for McCain, but he needs to wake up.