The Democrats have taken complete control of the political landscape with tonight’s election results.  Barack Obama has officially become our next President and the Senate and House are under near veto proof Democratic control.  As it stands, the political and national landscape could change drastically over the next 4 years as the apparent mandate that has been given to the Democratic Party is tirelessly implemented.

Nights such as this make me fear what our political process has become.  No longer are our parties worried about the actual issues and running on moral and ethical values, but they are running on dollars.  Dollars in our pockets, dollars in their pockets, and dollars in campaign money.  The office is now a popular office that can be purchased.