Senator Paul Wellstone has been killed in a plane crash along with his wife, daughter and some of his campaign workers.
Prof. Reynolds has some links on the possible repercussions for control of the Senate, but it seems obscene to spend too much time on the subject today, even with the election so close. I agreed with very few of Sen. Wellstone's positions, but all that pales before today's news. Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.
One other thing - notwithstanding what I just wrote, I hope that both sides in Minnesota handle whatever arrangements need to be made for the upcoming election with dignity and propriety, and folow the relevant statutes without protest (and I have no idea what the relevant statutes mandate). It would do no honor to Sen. Wellstone's memory to have a Bush-Gore-style fight over the ballot, despite the stakes.