Election day results discussion thread

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I was sort of surprised he lost by that large of margin, but then again, not really. With his defeat, the only decent Republican is Snowe. Specter is barely tolerable.

I can tolerate Christopher Shays.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

I see that gay marriage is getting creamed all over the place. And Colorado doesn't even seem to be okay with domestic partnership. .

I voted for it.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Webb only 3,000 votes down with 99% precincts counted.

The remaining 1% are traditionally DEM districts!

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Governor Goodhair?

I can't believe Texas is stuck with Rick Perry again. Chris Bell probably would have won if the other two Republicans who pulled Liebermans (Strayhorn, Friedman) hadn't been in the race.

Also, I just checked my local results and not a single person I voted for won. Democrats could be competitive here again if they actually put some effort into it.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

The remaining 1% are traditionally DEM districts!

And McCaskill slowly gaining on Talent. Looking much better for getting the Senate.

[Nixxxed]

Ummm ... am I watching a Macaca concession speech?

[sasja]

Oooh oh oh oh I am crossing EVERYTHING for McCaskill to keep gaining.

Still hoping for Virginia too.

Sasja

[Rickypt]

McCaskill took the lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait: now it looks like she's behind.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Allen is going to win and I cannot BELIEVE that. Though, his margain is shrinking and because the margain is less than 1% and shrinking, Webb can request and get a recount - that is impt. because over 2 million votes have been cast and the lead is by 6,000 or so votes.

Also, the SD abortion ref. will be defeated.

thank GAWD.
just got home from visiting a friend and saw the Dems now control the HOUSE!

WE CLEANED HOUSE!!!!

[irishgrl]

Governator wins again in CA. woo frickedy hoo.

other CA news:

LOS ANGELES - Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger will be baaack.


The bodybuilder-turned-action-star-turned-politician coasted to an easy victory over Democrat Phil Angelides on Tuesday, completing a comeback from a disastrous bid a year ago to realign political power in Sacramento.

Schwarzenegger admitted his mistakes and changed course. Aided by a rolling state economy, his campaign won back Democratic and independent support by blending Reaganesque optimism with a return to the middle-ground politics that helped propel him to office amid the historic recall of Gov.
Gray Davis in 2003.

The 59-year-old Schwarzenegger was seen as a bright spot for Republicans in a year when the party has struggled to hold on nationwide amid frustration with the war in
Iraq.

Two Republicans linked to the Jack Abramaoff lobbying scandal were fighting for survival. Rep. Richard Pombo (news, bio, voting record), the chairman of the House Resources Committee, was challenged by Democrat Jerry McNerney, a 53-year-old wind-energy engineer who holds a doctorate in mathematics. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. John Doolittle (news, bio, voting record) faced Democrat Charlie Brown, a retired Air Force officer and decorated war veteran.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., easily won her third term by a wide margin.

Voters also decided on a massive rebuilding package for highways, schools, housing and levees totaling $37 billion, a pillar of Schwarzenegger's agenda.

They were asked for the second time in a year to weigh in on an initiative to require parents to be notified 48 hours before their minor child has an abortion, unless the parents or a judge waived the requirement. A nearly identical measure was rejected last November.

Hollywood and political celebrities including
Bill Clinton,
Al Gore and Julia Roberts got involved in campaigining for Proposition 87, which would tax companies drilling for oil in California. The money from the tax would be set aside to promote clean energy, with the goal of promoting clean energy.

Also put before voters was a plan to finance campaigns with tax dollars and "Jessica's Law," which would prohibit paroled sex offenders from living in many urban areas. Voters also considered whether to boost tobacco taxes to pay for health care.

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Also, I just checked my local results and not a single person I voted for won.

local elections for this area this year, just state elections and questions (I was 7-3 on state office elections and 3-1 on state questions, for a 10-4 record.)


I cannot believe state question 733 passed, but I guess people wanna get ****faced on election day:

"This measure would remove the ban on sales of alcoholic beverage purchases from package stores on election day."



I am still happy that Brad Henry annihilated Ernest Istook by over 250,000 votes - A complete whitewash.

[Rickypt]

Cnn.com showing McCaskill ahead!

[estranged4life]

The Governator is spea-king now...At least we wont have to see another of his movies for a few more years

[vermicious knid]

Three Senate races left to call, and Dems need all three to get take control. As far as I can tell, the three are Missourie, Montana, and Virginia. It seems like it would be a longshot, but I am getting my hopes up looking here.

[amber]

Crap, prop 87 is behind (CA). just got home, looking at the results. Also, of course, no one wants to fund education as usual. People get so pissed off at any hint of funds for anything, not realizing that it will make everyone's life better.

Anyway, it's weird that the Senate is staying repub. Do you guys think some people consciously split their vote, like "oh, I'll vote Dem for the House, and Repub for the Senate, that will even it all out!" or something?
Curiouser.

Emminent Domain (prop 90) is really close, 50% to 49%. I'll die if that passes. Whatever, everyone's stupid, I hate them.