Some upcoming events of note:

Dec. 15 Electoral College "meets." Presidential electors in the 50 state capitals ratify the 2008 election.

Dec. 16 Election officials in Minnesota review the thousands of ballots objected to by Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken.

Dec. 17 Connecticut Democrats vote on a resolution repudiating independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman (still a registered Democrat) for his support of GOP presidential candidate John McCain.

Dec. 19 Minnesota hopes to certify winner in disputed Senate race.