Quote of the Day (from today's New York Times)

"Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat of Indiana, said the atmosphere was a serious threat to Democrats. 'I do think there’s a chance that Congressional elites mistook their mandate,' Mr. Bayh said. 'I don’t think the American people last year voted for higher taxes, higher deficits and a more intrusive government. But there’s a perception that that is what they are getting.'”