I yesterday said I would today post part 2 of train trips. Well, I'll do that later this week. Today is Midterm-Elections Day, and I feel compelled to lay out the foundation for what will be a very interesting day. For one, voting has begun in the whole nation, so I'm cheered that Democracy has withstood the first challenge. There is still that matter of accepting the results, but my sense is that this matter will soon be confirmed. However, there is no doubt in my mind that the next 26 months will determine the future of the USA. In any case, I offer this posting as background to help you watch the unfolding drama today from your television set. CNN coverage started yesterday, and will re-start at 11AM ET today FOX News from 1PM ET . MS NOW also began yesterday, but goes full bore at 1PM, led by Rachel Maddow. Then tomorrow, Morning Joe will host a special edition on their November 4 show. Expectations are varied. Ranges from a Blue Tsunami to Blue W...
Well, tomorrow, November 3, will be mid-term elections day. The midterms, or next general election day, 7November2028, is not a Federal holiday. Some states treat these days as holidays. Seen in green to the right. The development of the Morse electric telegraph forced the U.S. Congress to in 1845 mandate a uniform national date for choosing Presidential electors. This technology made results known virtually immediately, and this could have influenced the vote in other states. The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November was selected to allow farmers to finish the harvest, while keeping away from snowstorms and the Christmas period. Most primary elections are held between March and September, also usually on Tuesdays. Pro sports leagues that play in November typically don't schedule games on Election Day. Early voting began in 2000 . Well, it now looks like there will be a 2026 mid-term election day. The concern shifts to post-election l...