A Republican senator running for reelection on the strength of his good relationship with … Sen. Barack Obama?!? Between that and the strong possibility that Sen. John McCain could win the presidency and yet see the national GOP sustain tremendous losses, it’s the topsy-turviest election year I’ve ever seen.
Silliest Echelon Objection Yet. While Boyd Gaming‘s decision to mothball Echelon for a year has played to across-the-board raves in the financial community, not everyone agrees. A union exec pouts that the unfinished project will be an “eyesore” that will affront the delicate sensibilities of visitors. (Having 800 of his men suddenly idled surely plays more than a peripheral role in Mr. Ross’ sudden concern for aesthetics.) Heck, there are several eyesores along the Strip already — and they’re open for business.
Update: An analyst for BMO Capital Markets seconds the “eyesore” sentiment regarding Echelon, adding “embarrassment” for good measure. But his overall verdict can be summed up as, Better a loss of dignity now than a loss of money further down the road.
