You might think it is more fun to be in power in Washington, than not. I believe for the actual politicians who serve in the White House, Congress, and the departmental appointive jobs this is probably true. For the pundit class however, including political bloggers, it just may be more fun to be out of power.
When your guys (and gals) are in power, opinion generators end up having to defend what their majority does, and it is often nearly indefensible. When our folks are in the minority, or out of power, we are free to criticize the other side without having to generate reasonable alternatives. Criticism is easier and, lets face it, much more fun.
So...yes, on election day the commentariat would like our candidates to win, but we may in fact have more fun if they don't. It is simply counterintuitive.
