The "Florida" of 2008

Craig Crawford makes a very interesting point. I had not been paying attention to the governor's races, but Crawford mentions that those governors will appoint the election officials who will be running the show in 2008.

Katherine Harris, Florida, 2000.
Ken Blackwell, Ohio, 2004.

So, maybe I should pay attention to Fla., Ohio, and Pennsylvania?

Also: Right sided Real Clear Politics says their poll averages show Dems picking up 6 Senate seats. Doesn't mean too much (it's polling and razor thin,) but it's the first time I've seen that anywhere semi-reliable.