It appears clear that the election of Barack Obama will go down as a momentary "lapse" of consciousness by the people of America. Not only has the House seats turned over (about 50 vs average of about 35 for a mid-term), but this dude's home state (which has ZERO elected Republicans in state office) can barely hold his old Senate seat (if it holds), and dudes in Illinois who should be running rough over Repubs are barely (if at all) winning. 
