Watching the Politics

Some political news:

-Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) was reelected in a runoff against Jim Martin (D), ending the democrat's "quest" for 60 senate seats (which doesnt at all matter, by the way)

-Jeb Bush is apparently interested in running for Mel Martinez's senate seat. If he does, he would almost certainly win it due to his huge popularity in Florida. If he does then look for the top name democrats to pass on the race

-Rumor has it that Xavier Becerra has been offered the post of Trade Representative in the Obama Administration, a completely unexpected choice. If he accepts Becerra would give up his leadership post (Caucus Vice-Chair) in the House.

-In Canada Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper hinted he may seek a prorogation in order to prevent his government's fall in a no confidence vote on December 8th (a prorogation would suspend parliament, basically)

-Down in Australia the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the deputy opposition leader, Julie Bishop, are in a quarrel over Gillards behavior toward Bishop during question time. Ms. Bishop recently made an odd claw-like gesture toward Gillard (those of you who don't know what question time is HAVE to watch C-SPAN at 9PM on sundays, its the most interest political ritual in the world)

-In Thailand the constitutional court has disolved the ruling People's Power Party and banned prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and many other from politics (see the next post)

A quick note from Austin:
Sorry the second part of the Pakistan thing hasnt been posted yet, I'm working on it.