I disagree. There are too many genuine silver linings in this dark cloud. Take Florida, for example, the scene of the big media fiasco in 2000, the Republcan Governor won there by 52% to 45%. That shouldn't make Mr. Dean very happy in a year when the DNC victory was called a tidal wave. If this is the best they can do, under these circumstances, the DNC is going to be toast in 2008!
Here are some more 'signs' that should bring humility to democrats:
In Virginia, Allen (incumbant) lost by a mere .3 percent.
In Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, defeated by 'moveon.org' $$ in the DNC primary, and a supporter of Pres. Bush on Iraq, won as an Independent by 50%-40%
In Alabama, Riley beat Baxley 58% - 42%, a margin only slightly less than Bush won the state in 2004 (62%-37%)
Its most likely that the illegal immigration and fence issues were the biggest factors. Losing the Hispanic vote was a big factor, imnsho.
War fatigue has to be acknowledged. Still, they couldn't do better than split the Senate, and get a small lead in the House? They are going to get their tails wiped in 2008.
Especially if the newly elected "conservative democrats" get feminized by Pelosi. Man, is she planning to spend big, and she's going so far to the left, you'd think she'd fall over from the weight.