we have had plenty scheming, greedy politicians in the Democratic party at various times, Mayor Daly only being one of the most obvious. But this is minor league compared to a subtle, nefarious, grandiose plan by the leadership of the Republicans to skew the very mechanism of government and election process to ensure that, even without blatently illegal vote tampering like Daly used to do, the results will be stacked in their (the Republicans) favor.

Between redistricting, padding the Supreme court, controlling much of the media, playing to special interests and the politics of fear, and keeping the society polarized, they intend to manipulate the outcome indefinately, while maintaining an illusion of democracy.

You must understand...those who want to do this consider it a mission, and do not have any qualms about cheating a bit to ensure the 'deserving' continue to run things.

They have not quite got all their systems in place yet, but THIS election is a major step. If G. Bush gets to appoint 3-4 justices the next 4 years, just watch....