Quote from stock_trad3r:
The futures are lower after the stimulus vote because it passed in the senate
Had it missed by a few republican votes Obama would have NO CHOICE but to comply with republican demands for more tax cuts in a new version of the bill.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/02/rasmussen_62_percent_want_more.asp
Too bad it got passed in this form.
It is believed that a contested house is good for stocks.
We're all really relieved to know that you're on top of things, and look forward to your next update on the performance of your (in)famous index.