Record Number of Americans Tuned into Election

From the Gallup Organization, encouraging news about the state of the American political electorate and even more of a reason why this moment in American history--this moment of American citizenry engagement--needs to be capitalized upon. For the first time this week, I've heard talk of moving beyond November 4th, after a voter turnout operation, and developing a way that this energy and enthusiasm can be used to make changes during the 44th presidential administration. More on this to come.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/110590/Americans-More-Tuned-Than-Ever-Political-News.aspx

A Draft Continuing Resolution would fund Government until March 2009

Before Congress adjourns at the end of the week (or weekend if the session is extended to pass an economic bailout bill), a continuing resolution funding the government past October 01 must be passed. This is the first report that such a resolution would fund the government until the next administration.

From Congress Daily:

Monday, September 22, 2008
Draft CR Would Expire In March
House Democratic leaders are looking to pass a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government until March 6, when a new president and Congress are installed rather than deal with President Bush, who has threatened to veto any appropriations bills that spend more than he has recommended. According to a draft version of the CR, House Democrats would fund most federal government programs at FY08 levels until March 6 unless Congress acts before that. The draft also includes $5.1 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. House Democratic leaders had previously discussed including the funding in an economic stimulus package valued at about $50 billion. The package also includes $25 billion in loan guarantees for the U.S. auto industry that was authorized in legislation enacted last year. The draft is available here.

Monday's Tracking Polls

Rasmussen Daily Tracking: Obama 48/McCain 47
Gallup Daily Tracking: Obama 48/McCain 44
Diageo/Hotline Tracking: Obama 47/McCain 42