Yesterday I talked a little bit about how much voting counted here in Virginia because of the small margin between Webb and Allen. Today I am not surprised to hear that Northern Virginia's been the swing votes for this Senate election. I found these stats impressive, but not surprising:
Even when (Allen) ran in 2000 against a Northern Virginian, former senator Charles S. Robb, Allen lost by only 3 percentage points and 30,000 votes. This year, Webb beat Allen by 116,000 votes and 17 points in the region. About half of that margin came from Fairfax County, the state's biggest place and an important symbol of the change in the state's politics. "Fairfax used to be the bellwether for the state," Brodnitz said. "Now it's considered a critical piece of the Democratic map." (www.washingtonpost.com)So when I said our votes really counted, I didn't realize how much they counted!!! I'm glad I voted!
Really though, when you talk about politicians there's no 'good, honest' politician, just 'who's the lesser evil'. Right now, it's pretty easy for people to point fingers and say who's evil, to blame, corrupt. The fact of the matter is, we don't know if this new change will help or hinder. But I guess the country does know what it DOESN'T want--more of the same.
So, I just hope the Dems can pull themselves up by their boots straps and get something done around here. The people have given them their vote, so it's time for them to show they know what to do with it!
Enough politics... Last night I made Apple Crisp and Matt just loves it. (I was good, I only had one piece last night and one small one for breakfast this morning.) This morning Maddypants was a snugglepants again. She curled up in my arm and sucked her thumb. I love it, it's so cute! I'm pretty sure her teeth are bothering her. During her nap, I worked out as normal, got a fast shower and got ready. I have a dental cleaning today during Matt's lunch. I can just see if I had to take Maddy with me. She's scream bloody murder as they worked on my mouth. As it was at the opthometrist she didn't like the light they used to look at my eyes. She lunged at the doctor yelling at her! LOL! That's my little hero!
Tomorrow is busy as well. Matt and Maddy both get their flu shots and I have a contact fitting at 8:15 in the morning. So it will need to be a 6 am work out time for me.
This weekend should be a lot of fun. Matt's parents may come up to babysit Maddy and let Matt and I get out for a while. On Sunday we're having friends over with their little boy who is probably 3 now! He's a cutie and such a smart little guy. Joe will love him since I'm sure by now he knows better than Maddy how to pet a cat!
Now to get on the cleaning! I feel like I clean constantly, but never really get ahead or am able to say, "This place is clean." Ah well, tonight, I guess.
Tea of the day: Ahmad Strawberry Black Tea
WO of the day: 30 min. elliptical, 2