Seattle is undeniably Barack Obama country. However, if for some reason, Mr. Obama would like to nip that affection and respect right in the bud, he should go forth with this unsubstantiated rumor: Greg Nickels for absolutely any position in his administration. A search for "Greg Nickels + Obama Cabinet" reveals these disturbing possibilities: Greg Nickels as Transportation Secretary, Greg Nickels at the new Office of Urban Policy, and Greg Nickels at the EPA. more ›

We all know the results of last night's election, however it is what all the blogs were talking about yesterday... So, we hope you enjoy your very last (for this cycle) election-heavy neighborhood news.
• West Seattle Blog hunkered down at The Skylark Cafe and made it Election HQ to watch the results roll in last night.
• The support for Obama moved over from Basset Hounds to dogs in general, according to the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog.
• The Central District News faced long lines when voting yesterday at TT Minor. Our busy busy friends, the Geeky Swedes of My Ballard, PhinneyWood, and The Magnolia Voice also reported long lines and lots of voters in their respective neighborhoods.