Scandal may have taken Black down

Even if he retains seat, some say he might not be re-elected speaker
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jim Black may keep and even increase his seven-vote lead over Hal Jordan once all of Tuesday's votes are counted. But his run as the state House's top Democrat - tainted this year by ethics and campaign-finance troubles - may well have ended on Election Day.

For those of you who say your vote doesn't matter, think again...