Photo/ Jim Mone-AP

This photo says it all. What a difficult, stressful, and necessary job. I want to give a nod to the election judges who for the most part (99% of them-- I believe) serve as judges to give to their community and because they believe in our process and in the rule of law.

This woman recounting the ballots in the U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken in Minneapolis; She is surrounded, in close proximity (well within her 18 1/2 inches) by people and their suspicions as passionate supporters of both candidates watch her every move.

It has gotta be hard.

I don't know her, but I'd like to thank Marge Dolan and all honest well intentioned election officials for their service to our country.