The ruling party in Spain has been rebuffed. The Times has it here. I know we are late on this one. But I have been a bit busy writing about Georgia all day.

If you are so inclined you can read about Spain here. There is lots of good commentary in these threads.

Hesiod also has it covered.

UPDATE: Stratfor comments: The Islamists are thinking over their effect on the Spanish election. They are also aware that an election is coming in the United States and they would dearly like to bring down President George W. Bush. They must know that presidents always get a bounce after an attack, and that that bounce bleeds off over the course of months when no progress appears to be made. That would argue that an al Qaeda attack in the United States should come in the spring or summer. The mention of "Black Wind" in a militant communiqué clearly refers to a dirty bomb or chemical attack, but al Qaeda has rarely been kind enough to telegraph its punches. However, there can be little doubt now that we are in a new phase of the war. Having won the first phase, the United States is facing a sustained counterattack.

Final Note: I will be in Austin tomorrow and Tuesday. Posting from me will be sporadic. The other excellent editors we have will pick up the slack, as they always do.