We cats went to the vet this morning, which seemed kind of fitting. We figured that as long as we had to cope with the results of the New York 9th District special election, we might as well have a thermometer shoved up our butt.
Appointment over, we now have several thoughts we should share.
First, while we'll doubtless witness a lot of Republican crowing and Democratic hand-wringing, we cats believe the best refuge is in cold, hard data. Therefore, we find Nate Silver's analysis in today's New York Times the most reasoned and sober piece of the day. Note to Democrats: The sky is not falling, but attention must be paid.
On the other hand, we can't help but suspect that Turner's upset was fueled by ugly invective against the half-black President with the middle name "Hussein," whom Republicans insist on painting as anti-Israel and, goodness gracious, in favor of religious liberty here at home. We're not sure how those narrow prejudices translate to a national electorate in 2012, but again, Democrats should be mindful.
Meanwhile, Turner's victory will most likely be a Pyrrhic one, since thanks to redistricting, he'll have to run in 2012 against an incumbent in a more Democratic, less-conservative CD. He should be toast.
But even these points don't change the most maddening fact: that but for Anthony Weiner's foolishness, none of this would be happening. Weiner has deprived us not only of his own eloquent voice, but has handed Democrats an unnecessary and embarrassing defeat.
We cats HISS — and dump dirty litter into Anthony Weiner's boxer shorts. Divorce him, Huma. He doesn't deserve you.
(PHOTO: This pic kinda says it all.)
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