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……
Chris Coons Defeats Christine O’Donnell!
Good news in Delaware as Christine O'Donnell loses her bid for the U.S. Senate, but in Indiana the Republican candidate, Dan Coats, defeated Brad Ellsworth. … [Read more...] about Chris Coons Defeats Christine O’Donnell!
Early Results Bode Poorly For Democrats, But Some Bright Spots
The early results do not look good with most of the networks showing 3 key Indiana seats (2nd, 8th and 9th) swinging to the GOP but Kentucky 6th is leaning to the Democrats and that could show it's not a complete blowout. Over at 538.com the projections are up to the mid to upper 50 seat gain for the GOP which would be a bad outcome for the GOP. Nate is liberal but generally … [Read more...] about Early Results Bode Poorly For Democrats, But Some Bright Spots
Early Exit Polls Are Coming In
Early exit polls are coming in and many of them in the Senate races confirm many earlier predictions. Except one. There are inklings that there's a chance Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will win in Nevada. Remember exit polls are risky and have been flat out wrong in the past. But look at these numbers. … [Read more...] about Early Exit Polls Are Coming In
Live-Blogging the 2010 Midterm Elections
I just wanted to let you all know that I and my team of bloggers over at The Reaction are live-blogging tonight's election results/coverage. We'll be at it until the early-morning hours with frequent updates, sometimes every couple of minutes. Apocalypse now? Live-blogging the 2010 midterm elections We all lean Democratic, and tonight looks to be a fairly miserable night, … [Read more...] about Live-Blogging the 2010 Midterm Elections
Time Out For The Sports Guy
We interrupt this political program for a brief venture into sports by our resident TMV sports guy. The San Francisco Giants Monday night won the World Series in five games over the Texas Rangers. The victory captured the fancy of almost no one not a baseball fan who lives outside the Bay Area. The baseball gods who insist on calling baseball America's National Pastime … [Read more...] about Time Out For The Sports Guy
Obama ‘Bit Off More than He Could Chew’: La Jornada, Mexico
Where did it all go wrong for President Obama and the Democrats? Or did it? According to columnist Jorge Camil of Mexico's La Jornada, Obama has taken on too many battles in too short a time, all while confronting Republican and right-wing media opposition that has sought his defeat from the day he was elected. For La Jornada in our neighbor to the south, Jorge Camil writes … [Read more...] about Obama ‘Bit Off More than He Could Chew’: La Jornada, Mexico
BREAKING: ABC News Drops Andrew Breitbart from Election Night Coverage
From ABC: Dear Mr. Breitbart, We have spent the past several days trying to make clear to you your limited role as a participant in our digital town hall to be streamed on ABCNews.com and Facebook. The post on your blog last Friday created a widespread impression that you would be analyzing the election on ABC News. We made it as clear as possible as quickly as … [Read more...] about BREAKING: ABC News Drops Andrew Breitbart from Election Night Coverage