Downticket Still Important

I apologize for my recent absence. I've been having mechanical troubles. Bad timing to be sure, but life happens.

As election day comes closer, it's important to consider the ramifications of all the downticket races that are going on. General elections are important for a number of reasons, and oddly enough, the most heavily publicized aspect of them is most likely the least important. That's right folks, the presidential election is the LEAST important race we have going on for us right now.

A quick glance at my sample ballot presents me with a myriad of messed