Admittedly this district is of interest to me because it's local but I have a feeling it could get some national attention. Right now incumbent Jerry McNerney (D) trails challenger David Harmer (R) by 23 votes. There is part of one county to report and assuming the rest of the county votes more or less the same as the rest of the county did it would gain McNerney about 200 … [Read more...] about Recount Looms In CA-11

People often joke about the 'left coast' and how the Pacific states are pretty darn blue. If you needed any proof of that look at this election. Nationally the GOP gained 50-60 House seats, 5-6 Senate Seats, 10 Governors Mansions and a myriad of legislative seats. In the 5 Pacific States (CA/OR/WA/AK/HI) it looks like the GOP will not gain a single House seat and will … [Read more...] about The Left Coast Is Real

One thing not getting covered (except on CNN, hat tip to them) is how big the sweep has been for the GOP at the State Level. Consider the following In North Carolina both Houses of State Legislature are going GOP for the first time in 140 years In Alabama both Houses going GOP for first time in 136 years Both Houses of Wisconsin Legislature go GOP Indiana, … [Read more...] about The Hidden Landslide

Although the numbers are still in flux it is looking likely the GOP will at minimum have the most House members since 1946. And in West Virginia, the GOP won 2 out of 3 seats, giving them control of that delegation for the first time since 1946. But before the GOP celebrates, remember that in 1948 the Democrats took back Congress and kept the White House. So history … [Read more...] about 1946 and History

Although Buck does now have a slight lead, my number crunching shows that we have enough votes out in Democratic strongholds of Denver and Pueblo for Bennet to win in the end. Another 'win' for the Tea Party..... … [Read more...] about Bennet Should Beat Buck

An amazing night for big losses Earlier Congressman Spratt of South Carolina, chair of the Budget Committee lost after 28 years in office. Now Rep Skelton of Missouri, chair of Armed Services Committee has lost after 34 years. Some major losses here folks. … [Read more...] about Two Committee Chairs Go Down

I'm ready to call the race for Reid and it seems the networks agree (I was literally typing this as they started to call). I'm pleased to see Angle lose but I wish Reid could have lost too somehow. But regardless this is a good outcome. Though I suspect my reaction will confuse some of the more partisan around here who don't see how it is possible to support people on … [Read more...] about Reid Wins

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

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

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)