Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

How about those elections yesterday?

The GOPers had a really rough day. They were supposed to win the Murtha seat in Pennsylvania. They were really getting cocky about it. They lost.

And, the teabaggers took over the Republican Party in Kentucky. Just snatched it away from Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader. I do think it's hysterical that Rand Paul had his victory party at his swanky country club. Democratic nominee Jack Conway will make this a very competitive race.

The DC Democratic establishment also took its lumps last night. President Obama, the DSCC and Organizing for America went all out for Arlen Specter. And, Blanche Lincoln also had the strong support of the Democratic Party. Not such a good night.

The worst part of this will be the ever painful and endless analysis from the pundits. Last night's elections are making their heads spin. And, has anyone else noticed that every time Howard Fineman is on t.v., his hair is a different color? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

President Calderón of Mexico arrives in Washington today for a state visit. There's even a state dinner tonight. Calderón and Obama will be holding a press conference this afternoon, too.

And, the Senate is getting close to wrapping up the Wall Street reform bill. While we were watching election returns last night, there were some last minute shenanigans. David Dayen has the details.

Lot going on...