Red, white and bluegrass

摘要

Election tuesday on November 6th, the "off-year" halfway point between last year's mid-terms and next year's presidential vote, was a non-event in most of America. There were a few dramas, though. The most exciting one took place in Kentucky, and left Republicans wanting to cover their eyes. Four years ago Governor Ernie Fletcher symbolised the Republicans' new hold on Kentucky. On Tuesday night, Steve Beshear, the Democratic challenger, trounced him 59% to 41%. Democrats reclaimed Frankfort, the capital, whistling, hooting and toasting themselves in glee.