It’s disappointing, but Mitch Daniels, Bush’s former OMB chief, has won the governor’s race in Indiana. It’s not only a shame because it’s a Republican pick-up, but more importantly, because Daniels is one of those strange characters who’s been wrong about literally everything throughout his entire political career. The man reads like an instruction manual […]
In terms of competitive Senate races, Oklahoma appears to have made former Rep. Tom Coburn (R) a U.S. Senator-elect, despite the fact that he’s stark raving mad. This was a key Dem pick-up opportunity that apparently will not come to fruition. Less than 20% of the precincts are reporting, but the networks are calling the […]
Bush wins the Plains states and the straglers from the south that weren’t called immediately, while Kerry picks up New York and awaits word from New Hampshire. As of now: Bush 155, Kerry 112, surprises 0.
For those following the many interesting House races, the DCCC has set up a terrific online resource for House results.
More states are called, more expectations are met. Adding to the previous totals… The networks are calling Maine, Mass., Conn., NJ, Md., DC, Del., and Ill. for Kerry. Bush, meanwhile, has won in Ala., Tenn., W. Va., and, Okla. Several battlegrounds are too early in the process, but it’s interesting that a couple of southern […]
About four miliseconds after polls closed, everyone called Indiana, Kentucky, and Georgia for Bush, and Vermont for Kerry. This comes as a surprise to absolutely no one, so for goodness sakes, don’t be disappointed when you swing by one of the major news sites and see Bush ahead in the Electoral College vote count. As […]
The third batch of exit polls is available, according to Kos. All the usual caveats and warnings apply… Pennsylvania — Kerry 53, Bush 46 Florida — Kerry 51, Bush 49 North Carolina — Bush 52, Kerry 48 Ohio — Kerry 51, Bush 49 Missouri — Kerry 54, Bush 46 Arkansas — Bush 53, Kerry 47 […]
The second batch of exit polls is available, according to Slate’s Jack Shafer. Remember, read with heaping grains of salt… (Update: OK, I’m not sure what’s up with Slate right now. Shafer had updated data, added on to his first round, which, for some reason, is no longer there. I’ll stay on top of it, […]
Some of you experienced long lines today while waiting to vote; others will find lengthy waits later today. But before you decide that the wait isn’t worth it, consider the plight of Rick Valenzuela. Rick Valenzuela went the extra mile to cast his vote today — 1,200 extra miles, to be exact — riding an […]
The first batch of exit polls is available. Remember, this is like looking at the score of a football game at halftime, only slightly less reliable. Arizona — Bush 55, Kerry 45 Colorado — Bush 51, Kerry 48 Louisiana — Bush 57, Kerry 42 Pennsylvania — Kerry 60, Bush 40 Ohio — Kerry 52, Bush […]