I predicted the Redskins would draft into a position they already had covered, and what do you know but they did. This team will be truly mediocre this fall.

Then I went to the Wizards game tonight. Phew. Haywood has to go; so does Etan. And Hayes. Stevenson wouldn't be missed. This is a terrible bench. Plus, I was told that Gil Arenas isn't enough of a leader to save the team next year.

Oddly, I bet the Nationals shape up fairly quickly.

The Republicans, meanwhile, have a dreadful roster compared to the D's at their debate. With one or maybe two exceptions, the D's presented a flock of people who could be great presidents. The R's need to draft one or two new candidates: I bet they do.

This is the news from the D.C. sports scene. We know nothing about money, by the way, in this town.

Many of the MSM media outlets emphasize the narrowness of the House vote for the beginning of withdrawal at a date (somewhat) certain. But that's not the main point at all, of course. The main point is that the House vote aligns with the wishes of the majority of the electorate, and that this majority is growing. Public opinion is crystallized in this momentous, and historically very rare vote.

Remember how the MSM decried Speaker Pelosi's alliance with John Murtha? Congressman Murtha's relationship with the Pentagon has been critical to the Speaker's mustering of a majority for this vote.

The Senate will have an increasingly difficult time avoiding an echo of this vote.

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San Antonio vs. Denver is best of first round in NBA.

The Democrat who wins on the Truly Super Tuesday, Feb 5/08, will be the one believed to be most capable and willing to withdraw completely from the occupation of Iraq, if elected. This is not ex-President Clinton's current point of view, but he can change.

The White House won't agree to renew the assault weapon ban. Another issue where Nancy Pelosi will reflect the will of the American people. By the beginning of 08 she will be the most popular politician in America. Will she endorse anyone for President?

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