What They'll Do About Election Day

From CNN:

U.S. officials have discussed the idea of postponing Election Day in the event of a terrorist attack on or about that day, a Homeland Security Department spokesman said Sunday. He added the discussions were sparked by intelligence indicating al Qaeda wants to "disrupt our democratic process." In March, there was a series of train bombings in Madrid, Spain, three days before the country's general election.

Again, I understand why these considerations need to be made, but I better not be the only person concerned about what it means if we allow the Bush crew to screw around (again, in a brand spanking new way) with the election.

Today, I kept hearing people cite, "Well, you know, New York did this when they had 9/11". But if you go back and look at NY history, the mayoral race changed quite a bit because of that decision. Some say the Republican, Bloomberg, who I don't think is the worst jerk but who has an overall approving rating circling the bowl, would not have won. The delay bought Bloomberg time to expend HUGE amounts of money which was considered what got him the job.

Remember, also, that Rudy Giuliani toyed with the idea of trying to retain his seat past the day when a new mayor had to be in place.

Power corrupts and absolute power... well, you know.