"REASON TO HOPE" UPDATE

I was right about what was on Josh Marshall's mind. Among other things he says:

What I am saying is this: If the Republicans see this as a mandate for their domestic policy agenda they're fools. Yet I think they will see it that way. Indeed, they're telling reporters they see it that way. There is going to be heavy pressure -- and pressure not bucked by the White House -- to push through a lot of very conservative and not-particularly-popular legislation. And that will hurt him.

Good point, Josh! (-: