John Nichols: A dozen indicators to watch for today, from long lines to pundits' codes and results trickling in as early as 6 pm. ET.
Leslie Savan: McCain's half-jokey Republican cloth-coat excuse for losing paled next to the chainsaw Fey's impersonation took to Palin.
John Nichols: Palin and her closest aides are thinking 2012. They know she's the star of the party's 2008 campaign, as opposed to an often listless McCain.