Its election time.

• Obama wins, McCain remains a Senator.
• The Democrats will gain control of the entire government.
  
• Jefferson beats Helena Moreno but will lose to Cao in December.
• Scalise solidifies his position with a win over Harlan.
• Cannizzaro defeats Capitelli to become DA.
  
• The Senators and the Mayor are coming up later.

In the meantime back in the real world the economy continues to slide. Bailouts are the rage, stocks are down, and New Orleans is so far off the radar that it might as well have fallen into the sea. Business Week identifies New Orleans as one of the 20 best cities in which to ride out a recession.