Sorry, I shouldn't gloat but I am pretty giddy. I am not a football fan at all but I am a UCLA fan all the way. This afternoon, the UCLA Bruins defeated the USC Trojans, 13-9, in a total shocking upset. Carol Shea-Porter, Paul Hodes, Chris Murphy, Jason Altmire, John Yarmuth, John Hall, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tim Walz, Harry Mitchell, Jerry McNerney, David Loebsack, Nancy Boyda, Jim Webb, and Jon Tester may have all pulled off huge upsets. But today UCLA, a Democratic school, pulled one off too over USC, a Republican school. I couldn't be happier. Well actually I was happier on Election Night this year but that is totally beside the point. This is especially heartening because USC was all set to go play for another National Championship. Hallelujah. And UCLA snapped it's 7 year losing streak against USC. UCLA is assured to play in the Emerald Bowl which is very exciting.
Read More