Patrick.net has an illuminating powerpoint from Merrill Lynch (opens in PDF).

This country is headed for better days.

Arizona Capitol Times:

"This is shaping up to be the worst landslide for a Republican since (former Arizona Senator Barry) Goldwater. I realize the irony in that," said one distraught Arizona Republican operative who asked for anonymity to speak frankly. "If I were to place a bet today, I'd say McCain loses" his home state."

Q: What's the difference between John McCain in 2008 and Barry Goldwater in 1964?

A: Barry Goldwater was a man of principle.