Smart Politics would like to thank our readers who have helped give this blog a great start since our launch in September 2006 - especially those of you who have written in support and who have contributed with comments. Smart Politics has heard from students, citizens, politicians, college administrators, and political parties - the feedback from whom and blog topic suggestions from each has been most appreciated. Smart Politics will continue our nonpartisan, academic bent to Upper Midwestern political analysis throughout 2007 as the 2008 Election draws nearer.