No votes for Hillary. 7 for Barack. A couple for Edwards.

John McCain wins on the Republican side–with 4 votes.

And now, Hart’s Location has weighed in, with similar results.

Does it mean much? Probably not, except that, so far, this is an election cycle unlike any I have ever seen before, and I think the same two people will win the primary tomorrow night. If she loses by double-digits, I think Hillary is pretty much done; if she is able to get it closer than that, she’ll survive through February 5th. Probably. I think. Maybe. (But, if the polls start swinging away from her in New York, you have to assume she’ll drop out immediately.)

If–when?–Barack becomes the nominee, I will actually be behind him more than one hundred percent, because–like so many of us–I want our country back. Which begs the question I asked a friend just a little while ago–is the current passion for Obama really about the man himself, or about the fervent, yearning desire Americans have to go back to our natural state of hope and optimism, and stop being the Great Satan in the eyes of the world? Would it be enough to have a President who can rise to the challenges of the bully pulpit, even if he’s entirely inexperienced, and possibly not ready for the job? I am not sold on any of this, at all, but I am pretty sure that Senator Obama’s idea of unity would not be to tell all of us–to go shopping.

We shall see. I, personally, vow to remain open-minded. (and am hoping beyond hope that there are no skeletons rattling around in his background–just in case.)

Strangely, Hillary had her most authentic public moment ever today, and spoke as a patriot, and a very human one, at that. Too late to stem the tide, I suspect, but interesting, regardless. She has been very poorly served by her campaign gurus.

On another note, lies, lies, all lies!

Terrifyingly, this is how some New Yorkers celebrate New Year’s Eve. One can only shudder.