Breathing a Little Easier

I'm a sports fan in general and a Seattle Mariners fan in particular. While I have not had the opportunity very much this year, I'm very familiar with the feeling I get when a game is ending and I'm desperately hoping for my team to win. This year's presidential election, more than any other, has been giving me that feeling. I want a Kerry win so badly and I fear a Bush win so much that it's making me quite anxious. This latest analysis has made me feel better this morning:

Electoral Projection

             Kerry        Bush

Solid         227          143

Lean           95           73

Total         322          216

States changing hands from 2000:

FL, MO, NH and OH to Kerry