Respect Abroad

I know, I know. President Bush has spoiled our foreign relations and only a different nuanced president can appeal to Europeans again.

So:

Conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi reclaimed power in key U.S. ally Italy on Monday after clinching decisive victories in both houses of parliament.

Clearly, the cleansing power of anticipating a new American president has had an early effect. Or something like that, I'm sure.

UPDATE: Hey, and the communists are out of parliament, too.