As predicted, the political news cycle changed remarkably in the last 72 hours as Hurricane Gustav slammed into the Gulf Coast.

Besides the potential for devastation to the Gulf Coast, the aftermath of the hurricane threatens to radically impact the presidential election, including altering the energy markets.  Undoubtedly, there will be shameless exploitation, including unjustified price run-ups (which started as early as Monday August 25th) by the energy industry, who although they fear him, appear to be doing all they can to elect Barack Obama with their tone-deaf handling of energy prices. But early indications are the energy traders are being cautious, since a huge price run-up would help Obama, but that situation will be volatile for several days, even weeks.

Looks like President Bush and the Administration put the lessons they learned from Katrina into effect. Another New Orleans disaster would have meant essentially an early inauguration for Sen Obama.

First, let’s start with Thursday’s prescient edition of News9’s Your Vote Counts, where the team predicted what would happen to the news cycle.  It’s no wonder why the show and its Internet version have become the most insightful political television in Oklahoma.  Rumors continue to swirl that the trio is headed for a full-fledged broadcast version, but in the meantime, watch how they foretold precisely what is happening right now. 

And with loss of life, damage to our economy and other tragedy looming, some wacky Democrats allowed themselves to look like idiots as Gustav bore down on the Gulf Coast.