Tea Party Patriots rallied on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol building today. What do you think of the use and effectiveness of costumes at these political rallies? And do you think Ben Franklin would be friends with Captain America if he were around to take in today's electoral process? As we roll into the long election night ahead, please share your thoughts below.

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Dan Egtvedt (L) and Jim Griffin (C) listen as James Manship reads from the U.S. Constitution during a Tea Party Patriots rally on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Election Day November 2, 2010 in Washington, DC. Most polling conducted ahead of today's elections point to a change in power in the House, where Republicans could win the 39 seats they need to take control of the chamber.

