sorry for this...but I saw an earlier diary talking about indiana and wanted to comment. After living here for some time, Indiana always elects democrats for local races but votes republican in presidential races...which is why Kernan losing is really shocking.
He has been a good governor given the economic circumstances and I dont know how he can be losing...even though republican have targeted him with mitch daniels for a lot of time now.
And frankly after seeing Daniels personally he really looks small, weak and doesnt know how to speak in public.
The governors race is the really important thing here right know.