Speaking as a numbers/election geek I can't help but doing my own crunching on election night. In Florida I am projecting Republican Rick Scott the winner. In Illinois I am giving the edge in the Senate race to Kirk In Georgia I think Deal wins. In Ohio I give the race to Kasich In Connecticut the race goes to the GOP Foley In Nevada I think Reid wins for … [Read more...] about Some More Calls From The Geek
New Speaker Shows Humanity
I'm sure that some on the left will use it to beat him up, but I was pleased to see Speaker to Be John Boehner show his emotional side. It was clear this was a very special moment for him and given the plastic politicians we get on TV most of the time I was happy to see a human being. I may well disagree with some of his decisions in the future, but I am impressed with … [Read more...] about New Speaker Shows Humanity
CBS News Exit Poll Reveals Voters Want Government To Do More
A CBS News exit poll asked NYC-area voters if they thought government should do more, or if it was doing too much. The results: 54% said government should do more; 43% said government was doing too much. … [Read more...] about CBS News Exit Poll Reveals Voters Want Government To Do More
Frank Luntz Predicts Harry Reid Will Win in Nevada
From Politico: GOP polling guru Frank Luntz is predicting Republicans will win seven Senate seats and 50 House spots, based on exit polls he had seen. On a conference call with associates from K Street, Luntz also said he thinks Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will win reelection. … [Read more...] about Frank Luntz Predicts Harry Reid Will Win in Nevada
Toomey Wins (Probably)
The networks have not called it yet, and probably they are sensible to keep it out given the closeness of the race. But with 90% or more of the vote counted in all of the Sestak strongholds and many Toomey areas at a lower level, I don't think Sestak will pull it out. With the caveat that absentees could change things, I am giving this one to Toomey. Forget the … [Read more...] about Toomey Wins (Probably)
A Former Clinton Adviser’s Advice For President Obama
Paul Begala, the former political advisor to President Bill Clinton, has some advice for President Barack Obama given tonight's election results and the new era of Republican resurgence: go for a centrist agenda, emphasizing jobs creation and less corruption. Details are HERE. … [Read more...] about A Former Clinton Adviser’s Advice For President Obama
The Tea Party: An ‘American Fever’ that Will Soon Pass – Le Figaro, France
For those in the U.S. who have been staring at the TV fretting about the Tea Party, Le Figaro columnist Jean-Sebastien Stehli has a soothing message. According to Stehli, the Tea Party represents "nothing but a sinister bubble that will disappear as quickly as it formed." For France's Le Figaro, Jean-Sebastien Stehli writes in part: These bigots with their oversized … [Read more...] about The Tea Party: An ‘American Fever’ that Will Soon Pass – Le Figaro, France
Rand Paul’s Road To Fiscal Sanity Or Global Chaos
Forget the others ones, the projected election of Kentucky Republican Tea Party candidate Rand Paul should drive major concerns into the heart of America. Rand in his victory speech offers speculation he could on his own kill the normally routine approval of raising the nation’s debt ceiling. Before the cheers echo in your ears from Rand’s followers, consider that such an … [Read more...] about Rand Paul’s Road To Fiscal Sanity Or Global Chaos
Networks Predicting Highest GOP House in 60+ Years
CNN, MSNBC and Fox are all now saying that the GOP will have at least 240 seats in the next House, a gain of 63 seats. This would be the highest number of Republicans in the House since the 1947-49 House where they had 246 seats. If they outperform that, which is at least possible, we'd go back to the 1929-31 Congress with 270 Republicans. … [Read more...] about Networks Predicting Highest GOP House in 60+ Years
Could Joe “You Lie” Wilson Lose ?
He's been trailing for much of the night though it is tightening up. Often even in a wave election you see a surprise outcome and this could be one … [Read more...] about Could Joe “You Lie” Wilson Lose ?
Google polling place locator may have sent incorrect addresses
Oops: Gizmodo: Google Tool May Have Wrong Polling Place Locations for Hundreds of Thousands of Voters The takeaway: Pundits may bemoan the lack of voter participation in our elections. But the problems with the Google tool's data simply underline the fact that, even in this hyperconnected era, data about polling places across the country is still not kept in a single, … [Read more...] about Google polling place locator may have sent incorrect addresses
Living In Different Worlds: Fox and MSNBC
On my cable network Fox and MSNBC are right next to each other so it's easy to flip. It is amazing how different the perspectives are. On Fox of course they are celebrating while on MSNBC you would think that they just announced a meteor was going to destroy all life in the next 5 minutes. Every GOP victory is hailed on Fox, downplayed on MSNBC Every Democratic win … [Read more...] about Living In Different Worlds: Fox and MSNBC
Election Night Liveblog
I'm doing a liveblog over at my place. … [Read more...] about Election Night Liveblog
Sanity And/Or Fear Break
While we wait for election results, the New Left Media take on The Rally To Restore Sanity and/or Fear (WARNING: Some adult language)... You may remember that New Left Media is a project of Wright State University students Chase Whiteside (interviews) and Erick Stoll (camera). It turns out that Whiteside is gay. He is profiled in the current issue of The Advocate. Late in … [Read more...] about Sanity And/Or Fear Break
Republicans Take House
CNN and MSNBC have made it official. CNN is talking about a 60 seat gain which would give the GOP the highest showing in 60 years And man are Olbermann and company pissed … [Read more...] about Republicans Take House
Election Night Blog Link Roundup
EDITOR'S NOTE: Return to this post often to see some links and quotes from weblogs of varying opinions on the races and political developments. Updates will be placed ON TOP in this roundup. Links will be picked at random from a variety of viewpoints. Refresh TMV often to see the latest. 7:45 PM PST: --Pajamas Media: A videotape of a poll worker in Houston’s #202 … [Read more...] about Election Night Blog Link Roundup
Democrats Hold Senate
With the outcomes in Connecticut. Delaware and West Virginia the Democrats are now certain of holding on to control of the US Senate. Seems like this post is deja vu.... … [Read more...] about Democrats Hold Senate
More Election Results
Pimping for the insurance industry did not work out very well for Blanche Lincoln. … [Read more...] about More Election Results
Richard Blumenthal Projected To Win in Connecticut
He has all but won for sure. I just heard he has 60% of the vote to Linda McMahon's 38%. … [Read more...] about Richard Blumenthal Projected To Win in Connecticut
Ding Dong……
Ok it was an obvious joke to make but someone had to do it. Christine O'Donnell has lost. … [Read more...] about Ding Dong……