I voted VSR - for the first time ever. There are usually some 'down ticket' pubbies with no one running against them that I skip.
"Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:
"This rite of custom brings us together at a defining hour – when decisions are hard and courage is tested. We enter the year 2007 with large endeavors underway, and others that are ours to begin. In all of this, much is asked of us. We must have the will to face difficult challenges and determined enemies – and the wisdom to face them together.
I live in NYC and I voted Conservative for Mayor. I knew Bloomberg was going to crush the opponent, so I felt good about voting my conscience.