Christy on CNN talks about Lieberman/Lamont (C&L has the video):
Jacquie Schechner: What are your thoughts right now after hearing Lieberman eked out a victory over Lamont?
Christy Hardin-Smith: Obviously it's disappointing, but at the same time I think that all the Democratic candidates that won tonight owe Ned Lamont a thank-you. He changed the conversation with his win in the primary to the failures and the lack of accountability in Iraq, he changed the conversation to the fact that there needed to be less rubber stamping in the US congress, and more oversight and more checks and balances and I think that that's something that Americans voted on this evening.
It's early in the evening and already three of the progressive candidates from our Blue America page — Mike Arcuri, Kristen Gillibrand and Joe Sestak have picked off their Republican opponents. Somebody might want to wake Mike Krempasky up and let him know he's just taken a 32 seat ass-waxing, because he doesn't seem to realize that a bunch of Democratic House committee chairs have just become his beloved President's worst nightmare come true.
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FDL!
Champagne cork popping. Lots of work to do ahead, but let’s enjoy tonight.
I remember when FDL was attacting 500 people a day. Look what WE have done!!
fitz
CHRISTY!
“ass-waxing”
made my night.
Took the House.
Christy & Jane. Joan of Arc.
What with all the ass-waxing and closeted Republicans, the metrosexual vibe is very strong with this one.
It has been quite some time since I got a No. 1. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sweet.
Did south Dakota really say we wont ban abortions? Do I have that ight?
We’re going to need to push back against the insidious meme (just heard Anderson Cooper repeat it) that this is a result of the “Let’s Run Republican-Lite Democrats” strategy.
I’ll take Heath Shuler’s win, sure. But the under-the-radar progressives are the real story, not the conventional wisdom of running milquetoast moderates. Or of concentrating on a limited number of races (paging Rahm Emmanuel …)
And you know what? They can’t ignore the blogs and netroots anymore. Stories are jumping from the blogs into the MSM.
Ken Mehlman looks like he just got ran over by a bus.
This comment fits better here:
Eyes on the prize people, we have WON THE HOUSE, which means Speaker Pelosi, investigations, and subpoena power.
MANY of the candidates we have supported in BlueAmerica are winning. The Lamont primary victory electrified progressive races across the nation. Tonight’s victory is in large part due to his courage in battling the current pro-war, pro-stay the course Congress.
I don’t remember who they spoke with from Redstate, but he was arrogant, pompous, and smug. Too bad he hadn’t spoken aloud earlier in the campaign. Lieberman wouldn’t have got even 1 vote.
Christy, OTOH, was gracious, intelligent and really well spoken. Not a smug bone in Redd’s body.
Christy!
We owe Lamont more than we ever can give him.
EFP reply to dab from CT:
((((dab from Ct))))
I agree with your comments. Ned was a fine candidate, and I was proud to be part of the volunteers. The man is total class; a thoroughly decent man. And I have no criticisms of his campaign. He ran an honest, decent and intelligent campaign, and if that’s not enough to win against a dishonest whiner, then we should look at the entire set of factors — the media, the pundits, the campaign laws, and most of all, the pathetic lack of character and courage in the stab-in-the-back Democratic leaderhsip — that prevented a decent man who was right on the issues from winning against someone who was pathetitcally wrong on the most important issue of our time. The Dems have much to answer for, and we’re going to start asking the questions. We’ll start that post mortem soon.
I also agree with Jane that Lamont liberated the debate about Iraq and made it possible for other Dems to focus on that issue and use it to win. The Demo victories across the country are partly the result of Lamont — and the blogs — and yeah, Dorothy, you helped do that. You did this.
I just want to say to all my Connecticut friends (and fdl frieds here) — thanks for the opportunity to contribute to this movement. You’re all great and I’d join with you to do it again in a heartbeat — in fact, I think we should start planning the next fdl get together for 2008, maybe in New Hampshire?
Finally, I just want to say thanks to Jane and Christy, and to Howie, Trex, Pachacutec, and the whole firedoglake army. Our ladies of lake and their phenomenal friends are a force, and they’re just getting started.
Just watching CNN, look at the clowns we have to watch — Carville, Begala, Bennett and JC — what losers. The next time, we want to see Jane and Christy and Glenn and their peers — they are the new heroes. This year they got to be seen at some internet cafe — next time, they’ll be the lead panelists. They are the future.
“watch this supeona”
I think we are going to see a lot more of Christy on CNN. She was fabulous!
shooogarp @ 12
Ken, if Steele is such a success story for the Republican party, why did he have those blue bumperstickers with “Steele Democrat” or why did they distribute those fake sample ballots showing him as a Democrat?
Christy is just so vibrant and succint and intelligent. Jane and Christy are really setting the tone for the face of the proggresive bloggers and we couldn’t be in better hands. Firedoglake is a force to be reconned with.
We ain’t heard the last of Lamont.
He’ll be back fighting, and none too soon.
When is Dean graduating from the DNC?
C&L has video of Christy:
http://www.crooksandliars.com/…..rman-wins/
Really early, but whee!
McNerney, Jerry Dem 2,424 57.55
Pombo, Richard (i) GOP 1,788 42.45
Respectful Dissent @ 11
The blogs and netroots are the point of a spear. The New Deal Dims lost control of Congress, and they’re not getting it back. Rahm is old guard. The future is passing to the Progressitives.
Breaking News:
Madame Speaker elect Nancy Pelosi has been spotted pulling up to the Capitol Building with a truck full of curtains.
-GSD
leslie at 14 — awwww, you are too good to me. :) What a sweetie!
And mad props to your tech guys Jane, this site is runnung like a Ferrari tonite!
Breaking News:
John McCain spotted at a hardware store buying a few yards of rope.
-GSD
I’ll never forgive the Clintons and the DLC crowd for not backing Ned when it’s so obvious they could’ve turned the tide.
It’s miraculous that we have the House — but it’s crystal clear that we have to hold Emanuel and co’s feet to the fucking fire for the next couple years.
Win or lose, two things are still true: Ned Lamont is good-hearted gentleman, and Joe Lieberman is nasty, ankle-biting, little man who voted for torture and the decrepitation of the Constitution.
GSD @ 25
Meanwhile, the GOOPer House caucus will get to learn the joy of having its meetings in the basement.
Montana
Tester 20,686
Burns 12,945
Great comments, Christy!
And Chairmen Rangel and Waxman will no doubt agree with you.
One of the questions that just occurred to me is next week, when all the dust has settled and everyone has had some well-deserved sleep, it might be fruitful to look at those races that Repugs held. Did they win by percentages that were as large as they were the last time they ran, or are we making headway? I think, just a gut feeling here, that this may be telling.
GSD @ 25
oh! GOOD ONE! GSD!
VA Senate is driving me crazy…
Roxanne @
5
Mine too. :-) Thanks for everything Jane.
Hugh @ 32
Uh… Are there even that many people living in Montana?
J/K
That’s a very good sign. :)
Can virginia call my cell phone when they finish counting the ballets?
Webb down 4726. 2.5% left.
Senate DEMS 46 GOP 47 WINS 0-R, 10-D (1-I)
House DEMS 205 GOP 169 WINS 12-R, 24-D
You know, I’m starting to think (adjusts tin foil hat ears) the Gop just got together and decided to give us the keys to everything since things are such a mess and they stole all the money and everything. They did it so that they can nail us in 2008.
Webb within 3000!
Ned was great, and he provided a spark, but, really, if you want to know how to thank for waking up America, look around you right now. That’s right. It was US.
Now I don’t want to sound like sour grapes but I get a strong feeling Joe will end up leaving the Senate in disgrace sooner than later. It is after all the current Republican way and Joe has definatly proved who’s team he really plays on…
T- @
21
Get out of my head!
Peterr at 33 — It’s tough to be coherent and thoughtful in a 45 second sound bite. Thanks — appreciate that my point hopefully came across. :)
MSNBC: Gillespie
‘08 implications… we can duke it out in the even numbered years
Precincts Reporting: 2386 of 2443 (97.67%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,253,907 Voter Turnout: 49.47 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,114,969 49.47%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,111,806 49.33%
G G Parker
Hugh @ 40
“nailbiter” doesn’t even begin to describe…
It is quite amazing that all of these Republicans want to hold hands and work with the terrorists.
Ed Gillespie looks like his nuts were in a vice.
-GSD
Why is Tweety kissing every Republicans ass? It is sickening. I wish KO would call him on it.
Aw fuck.
Forgot to erase that gg fathead from my link. Funny how he’s (she’s?) stayed at 1.1 percent, all night long.
I was most fortunate to catch Christy , just as that interview happened. You have a lot of class, Redd.
Pretty amazing night , so far. Thank God not like 2004. I remember my jaw dropping in disillusionment.
FDL has a lo of bragging rights coming. All well deserved.
Remember to body punch. It takes the wind out of the gas bags.
Kelven @ 44
I’m just wondering if the slushfund issues may came back to bite him in the ass…
Dear Christy, Jane
THANK YOU for FDL. It has changed my life.
I have many mixed feelings about tonight. You two classy intelligent, wonderfully spoken ladies, light up many many lives.
There are no words I can say that can do justice to how you inspire, and motivate.
Bless you.
Many, many Thanks
F
ruffian @ 10
Yup, you can see it here on CNN’s State Races – South Dakota.
South Dakota abortion ban went down.
This is a Republican rout. Say it loud and clear.
A fucking rout….Rout…Rout…
Look at the margins of some of the Dems victories.
-GSD
VA might be an all-nighter. Glad I took tomorrow off. :)
Montana results coming in faster
Tester 32995
Burns 19830
old gold @ 51
Yeah. I was just wondering how much the Republicans had to pay him for his coverage….
@27..If you had to pay to maintain a Ferrari, you would not say that. Yikes!
Christy: Did you and Mr. Reddhedd get the drinks I sent over to your table?
scarecrow @
16
And likewise to you. It’s all of us together, and I’m so proud to have been a part of this with everyone. It’s a tremendous accomplishment tonight.
G F Allen Republican 1,114,969 49.47%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,111,806 49.33%
LJ/Aquaria @ 52
It’s a she; Gail Parker.
Burns is toast if he’s that far behind. Seriously. He doesn’t have a 4 million voter bloc to play with like Webb and Allen in VA. It’s a lot harder to overcome a 10K vote gap there.
Christy Hardin Smith @ 46
It would be nice to see more of you on the TV, CHS. You were great!
Jeebus, many of the precincts outstanding are from Fairfax, Prince William, etc.
This feels eerily like Florida 2000.
In 2004, I stopped watching all cable news. I’m much happier. I do watch KO, of course!
Patrick 4/4 @ 23
This is very sweet.. I must tear myself away and start checking our California scene.
richmond city still has 8 precincts out…a big chunk
fairfax city has more out
fairfax county still missing three precincts…largest co. in the state and webb is winning w/ 59% of vote.
Why is Mrs. greenspan still yammering on my TV…Go ayawy you Repug hag….Shooo
Rob Zuber @ 69
I haven’t had cable in over 10 years. Don’t need it. Don’t miss it.
Young Turks just said Webb is ahead by 2000 votes! Fuck Yeah!
CNN sticking by it’s call that Cardin (D) won.
DairyMaid @ 71
plus according to MSNBC fairfax has 30k absentees
Twisted Martini @ 74
OMG
Yes!
Twisted Martini @ 74
They need to check the VA site, because it says the opposite.
Montana:
Tester 32,995
Burns 19830
Lots of counties yet to report. Deep breaths, people!
Twisted Martini @ 74
VA website has him down by ~3,000.
So how many seats have we won so far — thinking of the ‘guesses’ as to 20, 30 seats we would take. I did not put a guess up but I really had thought 19-20, but my pessimisim is showing again.
Great work by all of our candidates.
I’m still watching and waiting for Ned’s numbers…even the Hartford Courant is only showing about 60% of precincts reporting. VA on the other hand….that shows almost all counted (how’d they get through that much paper so fast?)
I”m not counting either out until the votes are *all* counted….I’m tired of the Kerry roll-over…COUNT THEM ALL!!
Not so whee. Still early
135 0f 870 precincts
Pombo, Richard (i) GOP 29,406 51.49
McNerney, Jerry Dem 27,703 48.51
Christy, your popularity has completely overwhelmed Crooks and Liars. I will have to see your appearance tomorrow when it’s calmer.
I wish I could stay up for the Webb victory, but I have been ill, and if there are lawyers, I will need weeks’ worth of espresso.
I am thrilled to be so close to people who understand that the political and the human are not separate: justice emerges from our deepest human longings.
Thanks, guys. What a ride!
ccmask at 62 — I did get them. :) Mr. ReddHedd is at home with The Peanut, but I’ll drink the other one in his honor. Thanks so much, and thanks to Teddy who sent me a drink as well. Y’all are going to get me sloshed. *g*
Richmond City, thank god for those outstanding precints.
Scarborough keeps recalling his days in the house TWELVE YEARS AGO!
Never mind. CNN has Webb up.
Webb Ahead!!!!!
Webb ahead now!!
CNN just put Web ahead 50 to 49.
Noron: the mags taking pictures of Pelosi this week. Hope they got the ones of her measuring the windows for drapes.
Hoo, boy. Am really pulling for Webb. He is a bona fide war hero, yet won’t make trade on it. They do not give out Navy Crosses for huddling in your foxhole. Even if he comes up short, there’s still an FBI investigation on his side.
CNN has been wrong all night long, from the reports we’ve been getting here.
goodnight FDLers! Thank you so much for tonight.
Frank Probst @ 80
CNN reporting Webb ahead now.
CNN HAS WEBB UP 50-49!!!!!!!
Suzanne @ 91
wooohooooo
ANYONE WITH AN “IN” WITH WEBB, TELL HIM TO DECLARE VICTORY!!!!
Soooo, if we win Montana and Virginia, that puts us 50-50 right? Doesn’t sound good. Then I bet Joey changes seats.
Just like Sam Hornish in the Indy 500, won it with a last second pass!
ccmask @ 90
Suzanne @ 91
I’m gonna fall outta muh seat….
Speakout @ 87
Scarborough is like the 35 year old guys who still talk about their high school football days. Sure they watch the NFL now, but they’re no where near the field now.
They are counting the Afro-American votes now. Say goodnight George…
c’mon webb, get that lead over 1%!!!
cnn has webb up by @2500 votes! woohoo?
LJ/Aquaria!!!
CNN has more numbers!!!
I don’t know what hocus pocus calculus these networks and pundits are pulling out of their asses, but I look at the actual numbers.
LJ/Aquaria @ 78
Try the CNN site for State Races – Virginia.
Looks like J D Hayworth LOST
The Senate will come down to Montana.
T- @ 99
Sah-weeet!
This race meant even more to me than Lamont’s did.
CNN are idiots, hes still down 3163
Sweet fancy Moses! I’m not getting excited until I see the official site’s numbers change, though.
Webb is ahead! But no way he can get it to 1%, because that would require 25,000 — and there are only about 20,000 left to count.
So there is a recount.
And litigation?
Missouri?
Congratulations Lakers. I love all of you and am so proud of the effort that has occurred.
Starting tomorrow however, you are all newbies. As am I. Let’s rock.
xxoo
Balmer.
LJ…they have a precinct we don’t have yet…must be Fiarfax or Richmond
DairyMaid @ 107
What numbers?
ccmask @ 111
Montana is done with Burns. He’ll be blown out of the water.
Duckworth and Seales — Rahm’s babies — going down.
Can we hear the one again about the triumph of the DCCC?
Going to bed all.
Christy, you did great.
Jane, thanks so much for leading us on this journey, and getting me involved with Ned’s campaign.
I’ve never been so proud.
Love you all. Sleeping in tomorrow. Thurs, we plot and plan. :)
Remember Ned Lamont.
UPDATED:
Senate DEMS 48 GOP 48 WINS 1-R, 12-D (1-I)
House DEMS 207 GOP 170 WINS 13-R, 26-D
Okayyyy….
But how did they get them before the state?
ccmask @ 41
You sound vaguely like Billmon…
LJ/Aquaria @ 118
They have people there calling in before they get posted on the site.
I think I am going to faint!
I’m with LJ… I will wait for the Virginia State Board of Elections site to reflect was CNN says before I celebrate.
Thank you Janie, Christy, T-REx and all of you. You were the standard bearers. Living in California and not having the resources to travel (you wouldn’t want me there anyway) I could not join you in person, but I am proud of y’all.
I hope, starting Thursday (yeah, y’all need to rest tomorrow) you will begin to start the purging of Dems like Rahm Emanual, Barbara Boxer, DiFi, Hilary Clinton and the rest of the “Blue Dog” Dems who would sell us out for a place at the trough of Saudi Oil. Never forget, Saudi oil is what this election is about. We must make Saudi Oil so unpalatable that the riches are not worth the trouble.
I thank you for your efforts, I wish I had more to offrer than money, but like I said, you wouldn’t want me, I tend to be a bit too…assertive in situations like you’ve found yourselves.
alright then- c’mon webb, get that lead over .5%!!!
make allen pay!
Because here’s what VA just posted:
Precincts Reporting: 2421 of 2443 (99.10%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,305,173 Voter Turnout: 50.60 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,139,550 49.43%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,137,793 49.36%
MarcLord @
112
Both races meant much to me.
GO WEBB!
Office: U.S. Senate
Precincts Reporting: 2421 of 2443 (99.10%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,305,173 Voter Turnout: 50.60 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,139,550 49.43%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,137,793 49.36%
The VA site still has Webb down about 1500 or so with 99.10% reporting. This is definitely a recount.
Missouri Senate
Talent, Jim REP 606,556__________51.0%
McCaskill, Claire DEM 540,504____45.4%
Webb down less than 2k.
VA still has them:
G F Allen Republican 1,139,550 49.43%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,137,793 49.36%
Mr. & Mrs. Shooogarp are offically done. Dems have taken over the House. Let the investigations begin!
It is .07 in Allen’s favor, as per VA.
They are taking this to the wire.
So, um, am I really allowed to open the champagne now? They can’t take this back right?
ABC is reporting they haven’t seen Conrad burns at his campaign HQ for a few hours. Workers are saying he lost his voice (convenient he won’t be able to concede.)
Arlington co. still out
damn, these threads move fast…
Valley Girl @ 224
thanks VG – when I’m retired in 20 years I’ll be glad to! get well soon….
Arizona Happy Dance……
Say Bye Bye to JD Hayworth….. Bye bye…. blowheart bully …. BYE BYE …..
Mitchell 54%
JD 44%
HOT….SH*T
Jane Hamsher @ 120
Yeah, the Rahm and Schumer turdlettes now on CNN claiming of course, that the capturing of the House was all their doing.
Too bad abou Duckworth.
Great diary over at Kos about Lamont, if you’re a Kossak please go recommend.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/11/7/215616/567
Enough votes there for Webb to get far enough ahead, DM?
Am I missing a Senate seat? We picked up Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. We need six. Why are people saying that if Webb wins, it comes down to Montana?
Four still out in Richmond..go Richmond
OKay, I’ve heard it both ways. Is it .5% or 1% mandatory recount?
Rahm on CNN. Anyone else getting diarrhea?
we’re figuring. My accountant says yes…
we’ll have to kill him if he’s wrong!
CNN has Webb up by 2400.
That is what I was wondering — even winning both Virginia and Montana, we get 50-50, don’t we?
Speakout, right now, I’m 99.999999%% sure that there will be a recount. It’s .07% difference. 7/100 of 1 percent.
RECOUNT, BABY!
Carville says Virgina numbers generally hold up. but if that is the one state that swings the senate to the D side, the pressure will be immense. Remember floriduh 2000? kids games. it is going to get ugly.
Christy,
In your 15 seconds of ‘fame’, which I am sure will expand into hours, you were so much better than that airhead Crowley it pains me to make the comparison. I’m disappointed in CNN. The only reason I tied myself to their channel was to see you guys give some real analysis. Obviously, they can’t afford it. And in a way I’m glad, as I don’t want to see our people co-opted, though I know you would never sell out to the Big Money (and I mean BIG).
Keep on bloggin. (Sounds like a folk song from my ancient of days). Wish you had more real time, but we know how the system works. You looked great. So young, and so accomplished. You give us old-timers hope for the future.
Thank you Jane and Christy for your mighty efforts in influencing this election. What would we ever do without you?
CNN has been wrong–ALL NIGHT LONG.
Speakout @ 148
.5% or lower – loser can request a recount and doesn’t have to pay
.5 to 1 – loser can request a recount but will have to pay for it (if still loses)
Pachacutec @ 149
I am running out of tissues.
LJ/Aquaria @ 157
I think you ment since 1994
Mwahahaha!
U.S. House – District 11 – 135 of 870 Precincts Reporting
Tracy
Name Party Votes Pct
McNerney, Jerry Dem 34,511 50.65
Pombo, Richard (i) GOP 33,629 49.35
Braley wins Jim Nussle’s old seat in IA-01. And Nussle loses to Culver for Iowa Governor!
the great fight to take back this great country of ours has truly
just begun. we cannot let up in going after these Republican bastards
including Joe Lieberman. I do not believe for a moment we will have
co-operation from Bush but constant confrontation and court
challenges till the election of O8. He may even go so far as attack
Iran and plunge this country into a constitutional crisis over it and
declare martial law over the fears of increased terrorism.
We all may be elated tonight and should be as this truly is a testimony to the power of a free speech on the internet–this is not
China yet. Jane and Christy are the Paul Revere’s today. Day in
and day out blogging their hearts and extolling the nation to wake
up and reclaim our great country. We are on the way. Let’s not relax.
Remember there are the Shumers, the Lieberman;s the Clintons
and the Rham’s and Reid’s out there who cannot be trusted to
carry the torch of reclaiming this country. Dogs are loyal to those
who feed and love them. Those above named bastards did not
support Lamont and we won’t forgot it. Long live the spirit of
Ned Lamont and Joe Wilson . Where in the hell is Patrick Fitzgerald?
Open the Champagne and it’s our Bastille Day tonight.
I am still calm.
Brett @ 160
Mwahahahaha!
True. :)
If this comes down to a one week recount, I will not be able to handle that.
Pachacutec @
149
I just spray-painted the toilet.
looking for a laugh? spend some time at faux news. anchor baby et al are on the edge of catatonia. britt hume started blabbering about blogs when hairpiece #2 started into “in their pajamas” ha ha ha. britt actually cut him off and said blogs really are free speech. the way he said “free speech” was like he was considering the concept for the very first time.
Dear God. Speaker Pelosi.
Huzzah!
It’s been fun. Let’s do this again in two years.
Night everybody. I have to get up and drive to Arkansas in 4 hours.
FUCK YEAH MELISSA HART WENT DOWN! GREAT JOB TO ALL THE STEELWORKERS WHO GOT THAT TO HAPPEN! IT *WOULD NOT* HAVE HAPPENED IF IT WASNT FOR YOU GUYS!(I was sick saturday, sorry:$)
Jane Hamsher @ 144
done! I hop Ned runs for office again – he’ll have a built-in base of grateful supporters nationwide.
iowa democrat @ 162
Stitch this, Jimmy!
Critical precincts still out in VA
Prince William Co. where Webb is winning 50-48
Loudoun Co. where Webb is up 50-48
Arlington Co. where Webb is up 72-26
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
Fairfax Co. (state’s largest co.) where Webb is winning w/ 59% of vote.
What a fucking nail biter.
cl
Josh Marshall’s team has this…
VA-SEN Webb (D): 49.5% Allen (R): 49.4% n/a n/a 99% 11:56 pm EST
Nail-biter indeed! I so so so hope Webb can pull this out… Dunno if we still have MO hopes… But if Webb wins, that would not only wipe the blot of Allen’s prejudice and lackluster performance away, but also maybe be a good influence on John Warner (R-VA), who does have a brain… I don’t know.
Thanks FDL for keeping hope alive! (YAY Shea-Porter, too!)
LJ/Aquaria @ 153
Your efforts tonight have been nothing short of heroic.
Christy and Jane,
thank you so much for everything you do. Ned Lamont’s campaign has been an inspiration all across the country, even here in the red South. You two are genuine heroes for true democracy–rule by the PEOPLE, not by the few and the powerful. You may not realize it, but you have permanently changed American politics for the better. Now even isolated individuals have a place to meet, to speak freely, and to create a community that never stops reminding those powerful few that we are watching, and that we love our nation too much to let them destroy it. Thank you.
Is there a chance for a recount in Missouri?
LJ/Aquaria @ 123
It’s so darn close it’s amazing. But NLS called it 25 minutes ago. Of course there will be a recount.
Poor Fox. That little LIVE banner that waves on their website spells EVIL backwards.
Guitar_Playing_Bastard @ 167
He’s not bothering me much, to be honest. He’s introducing Nancy as the next Speaker, which bodes well. Suggests they’re not going to try to backstab her.
Wow! hard to keep up here. Just wanted to say- Christy you were great! Calm, articulate, beautiful.
Frank Probst @ 146
Yes, with VA and MT we would get to 50-50. The Chenny tie breaker situation. That why we need VA/MT and TN or MO.
Sam @ 163
All those people need to be PURGED from the party. Every last dog-fucking one of them. Don’t forget Feinstein, Boxer, Harry Reid, Russ Feingold (he supported Lieberman, he should be purged).
Anyone who didn’t give full-throated to Lamont should be ppurged from the party.
dipper @ 156
indeed. major props.
There are quite a few precincts that haven’t reported yet, all across VA, according to the VA site. This could go either way.
The talking heads keep saying this word I don’t understand – Bipartisanship – I was wondering if it really means that some of the more moderate Repugs (Olympia Snowe? Susan Collins?) might align themsevles with our side now that power is shifting?
Patrick 4/4 @ 161
music to my ears….
UPDATE:
Senate DEMS 48 GOP 48 WINS 1-R, 12-D
House DEMS 211 GOP 171 WINS 14-R, 30-D
Dean says on CNN that he figures Dems pick up 30 seats.
LJ/Aquaria @ 185
Thanks for all your work tonite LJ. Who needs CNN when I’ve got FDL?
Hi. Go Dems!
Our buddies – first results
U.S. House – District 25 – 1 of 436 Precincts Reporting
Santa Clarita
Name Party Votes Pct
McKeon, Buck (i) GOP 4,221 59.86
Rodriguez, Robert Dem 2,442 34.63
Erickson, David Lib 388 5.50
LJ-
Arlington and Fairfax…big counties w/ precincts out…but Webb is winning in both.
Damn
ifthethunderdontgetya @ 178
They can call it all they want. I’m looking at what VA actually shows for vote counts.
And here are the latest numbers:
Precincts Reporting: 2423 of 2443 (99.18%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,309,512 Voter Turnout: 50.70 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,141,753 49.44%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,139,885 49.36%
dharmarific @ 182
Frankly, a 50/50 split wouldn’t bother me. We’d get to know where the Shooter is most of the time.
punaise @ 187
That would be the theme from “Pombo the Falling Elephant?”
owe Ned Lamont a thank-you
List starts here:
1. Senator-elect Brown (ex-alumnus Blue America)
2. Senator-elect Casey (honorable mention Dan Savage)
3. Senator-elect Whitehouse
4. Speaker-elect Pelosi
Fundraiser to be sure NED’s kids get through college: priceless
We definately won’t know this for afew days, but man is it great drama with numbers!
Lol at MSN with switching webb’s name with allans on the numbers, someone get a screenshot!
Guitar_Playing_Bastard @ 167
throw Rahm under the porcelain bus
Webb still down 1757 with .9% remaining.
Talent, Jim REP 620,430__________51.0%
McCaskill, Claire DEM 553,027____45.4%
Lamont diary on Kos recommended as per request. Great diary too. How can a party not support the candidate that won the primary. Well, it would seem that many candidates got little or nothing from Schumer and Rahm.
Ned, please link up with Dean. You two would make a great team.
ember @ 175
Here, here! I second that emotion. I appreciate your updates LJ!
It’s time for Rove to press that magic 25,000 button again. :)
Tweety must want to rip KO’s ears off tonite. He is a big sore loser acting like he is siding with the Dems. Cocktail weenies do funny things to men in power.
Okay, this will probably be EPU’d but I have to say that reflecting on the Lamont result (which frankly made me want to climb into bed and put the covers over my head) I said to my husband that one of the best things to come from the Lamont challenge was that at least it finally got Lieberman out of the party–yeah yeah he claims he’ll caucus with the dems–but he is no longer a Dem, and IMO that is a very good thing!
punaise @ 187
Act Blue looms large.
Heck, y’all, all I’m doing is keeping one window open with the VA website, and refreshing it every couple of minutes…
And to think–I’ve never even been to Virginia!
One thing I like about politics, though, is that you get to learn a lot about a place if you get involved in one of their political races. I’ve learned where places are and who lives where tonight. Fun!
VA State office still doesn’t reflect these results re: Webb.
One other thing… WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MISSOURI?
CNN projects 30 pickups in the House.
That means 233 to 202 — a comfortable margin.
Rob Zuber @ 203
It’s like a cheat code for a video game, isn’t it?
testaroo @ 208
I think the rurals are turning in first, urbans will appear later. That’s the theory. We’ll see.
McCaskill is a lot further down than Webb was, though.
egregious @ 164
I had to make coffee. Want some?
testaroo @ 208
I think the VA website froze. I doubt CNN would be posting bogus numbers.
Patrick 4/4- where should I look for the CA-25 results? I don’t expect a win there, this time around, though that would be great. I wonder what % would constitute a “shocker” in terms of good showing by RR, and enough to get him to run again in 2 years. Any ideas?
missouri will tighten. urban districts. heavily democratic.
Shumer’s behind Reid, wearing a the biggest shit-eating grin.
What’s that great big sucking sound I hear? Is it Santa? No, it’s the air coming out of the helium balloons at George Allen’s campaign headquarters…
Allen lead up to 1868.
Results last updated 12:06 AM Wednesday, November 8, 2006.
Precincts Reporting: 2423 of 2443 (99.18%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,309,512 Voter Turnout: 50.70 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,141,753 49.44%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,139,885 49.36%
Frank Probst @ 213
Um… Yeah they would. Did you ever think they’d pump fake info to get a war on?
Alen campaing already has lawyers on the ground…
Goodnight all. Wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else tonite. Thanks for helping take our country back. GO BLUE!
Harry Reid giving a great speech.
Why in the hell are reid, schumer and pelosi wearing purple?
It’s electric BLUE tonight.
Take no shit. Make no compromises. Take no prisoners.
UptownNYChick @ 221
I hope they’re just as dumb as he is.
One out in Arlington/ 3 out in Fairfax
ABC is reporting that the absentee votes for VA may not be in. So it really is too early to call, I’m afraid…
egregious @ 164
well then, I want what you’re on. =)
T- @ 224
purple is the color of change, the color of transition… very appropriate!
Frank Probst @ 213
Thanks, first time I’ve laughed in about an hour
gaaah msnbc just say they cant get a recount till the election is certified, and that takes 10 days, so we wont know for TWO WEEKS
how the hell are we supposed to make press releases on what we’re going to hold the MAJORITY accountable for if we dont know if theyre a majority FOR TWO MORE WEEKS?!
gives us more time to draft one i guess…
MarcLord @ 228
calm in from the culled
Four out in Richmond
Blub @ 227
A vote this close, I wouldn’t call until 100% of the precincts were in.
And a recount was done.
UPDATED:
Senate DEMS 48 GOP 48 WINS 1-R, 12-D
House DEMS 214 GOP 173 WINS 16-R, 33-D
Posted this before, but a friend of mine in NY (environmental activist) said: “POMBO! That’s the sound of a congressman hitting the windshield.”
apparenty if it’s within 11,000 votes the commonweath of Va. will pay for the recount. If not, the loser has to foot the bill.
Valley Girl @ 214
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/
Look over on the right side of the page and click House It will pop up a new window that refreshes every 5 minutes.
ifthethunderdontgetya @
206
Sweet.
NPR reporting on the vote discrepancy between media sites and the state site in Virginia. They are saying there will be a recount no matter what.
Results last updated 12:11 AM Wednesday, November 8, 2006.
Precincts Reporting: 2423 of 2443 (99.18%)
Registered Voters: 4,555,672 Total Voting: 2,309,512 Voter Turnout: 50.70 %
Candidates Party Vote Totals Percentage
G F Allen Republican 1,141,753 49.44%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,139,885 49.36%
EPU’d (comments closed)
Kansas Kitty @ 170
Kansas Kitty @ 170
Hey, Kansas Kitty! I’m in KS too, and I think she has it in the bag. Happy days are here again.
I’VE HAD ENOUGH!!!
Y’all will know someone was getting hinky with the votes in VA if we hit 100% and Allen is up by >1%.
Let’s not forget our big drum to beat on tomorrow.
ROVE has ruined the Republicans.
Karl Rove is the big loser tonight. He nationalized the election, he tied the rotted carcass of G.W. Bush around the neck of every Republican.
Rove, genius?
Haaa…He’s a fucking Loooooooooser!
-GSD
Guitar_Playing_Bastard @ 183
I’m taking it we went with the rum. Good choice! I went singlemalt, personally, but it was in the cupboard.
I’m in complete agreement on many levels. The race with Lamont was there two, three weeks ago. You could taste it, I started a blog over the issue last night: moprop.blogspot.com
I guess I should update it but I’m a little depressed. The House was a marvelous victory, in general, but the State of Minnesota is sending Michelle Bachmann–the most hateful little thing that will have walked those hallowed halls in many, many years.
Well, I’m disappointed by the CT voters, but overall this is a great victory tonight and yes, the Pyrat Rum I spoke of earlier, sure is tasty.
Still Lamont losing – Heartbreak…it’s hurtin me, it’s hurtin me…
I do not know if anyone mentioned this, but we may have failed in the GOTV. Or the GOP suppression machine worked in Hartford. A city of several hundred thousand with a turnout of 16,000?????
Jeez!!
OC – not the way I see it.
It’s an olive branch.
Red and blue make purple.
There’s a new thread in town.
I feel sick, but I have hope for the future.
Our country may be recovering. Look at the breakdown…
http://sbe.virginiainteractive.org/index.htm
LJ/Aquaria @ 211
Hugh @ 239
Oh, definitely. At this point, it would take something illegal or close to it, for this to break big for one candidate or another.
GSD – and let’s not forget Mehlman – no wonder he looks so sick!
*praying to the gods above*
Please let this bode well and get Pombo out of the House here in CA…that anti-ESA dog just can’t hunt anymore!!!
russert is such an a&&
Valley Girl @ 214
I don’t know what the margin would be that will put a scare into Buck Buck. I think Robert has some huge potential – either in this district in another two years or in an assembly or state senate race.
I’m going to keep in touch with his peeps, though and support him wherever he goes.
T- @ 247
I know what I’d like to do with their damned olive branch…
LJ/Aquaria @ 207
I graduated from Mrs. Bell’s kintergarden in Falls Church, a long time ago.
GSD @ 243
I keep waiting for KO to compare lard butts “math” to the MSNBC math.
Steve-O @ 246
That’s ludicrous, insane! It can’t be true?
NY-19 John Hall (D): 51% Kelly (R): 49% 95% reporting
Can’t wait to see the breakdown on Blue America candidates. Really seems like they’re kickin much ass. Howie Klein is “Still the One” of many around here bringing Democracy back to the ol’ USofA! We’re just getting our own Wurlitzer tuned up and we’ll be making alot of music for years to come. THANK YOU ALL!
punaise @ 231
Back in 1957
We had to dance a foot apart
And they hawk-eyed us from the sidelines
Holding their rulers without a heart
And so with just a touch of our fingers
I could make our circuitry explode
All we ever wanted
Was just to come in from the cold
Joni Mitchell, ‘Come in from the Cold’
JohnSwifty @ 259
Depends on the voter registration. What percentage of registered voters voted?
Thanks, LJ/Aquaria. Wondering how / if these discrepancies are going to shake out.
I still see:
G F Allen Republican 1,141,753 49.44%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,139,885 49.36%
bonkers @ 260
Hall was one victimized by the false flag robo-calls. The evil doers need to be brought to justice.
Steve-O @ 246
I wondered about this earlier; Same with New Haven, and all the other big cities in CT.
Am so disappointded that Patty did not win but thank all the stars in the sky that Bachman will be in the minority.
JohnSwifty @ 244
Yes suh, went with the Pyrat. Damn tasty rum. Bevmo is five blocks away so it was an easy trip. Haven’t mixed it with anything, I’m drinking it straight. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH.
I know there are those who won’t agree, but the Democratic party needs to be purged of ALL PRO-WAR peple.
Barbara Boxer is pro-war. Russ Feingold is pro-war (if you support Lieberman, even if it’s by NOT supporting Ned, you are PRO-WAR). Every single Dem who did not give full-throated support for Ned Lamont needs to be expelled from the party. Leave not a single traitor in our midst.
Most dems are pro-war. Kerry came out to support Ned. Wes Clark suppported Ned. Anybody who didn’t should be a target and attacked from every possible side.
As muchas I hate repukes, I’d rather have a repuke I could trust to be a felonious asshole than a self-described Dem who betrayed us. At least with the repuke, you know where they stand.
Well, while we wait for them to stop dithering in VA, it looks like Talent is slowly slipping to 50% in MO….
U.S. Senator Precincts Reporting 2446 of 3746
Talent, Jim REP 698,051 50.1%
McCaskill, Claire DEM 646,359 46.4%
MayDaze @ 124
never happen ………….
good morning all. one huge debt of gratitude to jane and christy. strong women of class and great distinction. thank you for leading us so well. and to all of the rest of the women and men who give this blog it’s special, intelligent, feisty character.
it looks like a great victory for the people of America and the rest of the world. may it continue to look so as the late precincts are accounted for. don’t give an inch and keep fighting those arrogant bastards toe to toe. be gracious in victory, but keep kicking ass.
i have to say, though, that ned’s projected loss makes for one sad memory, but even in that loss he made a fantastic contribution to the bigger victory. we owe him and should really let him know how much we respect him for what he did..
and, yes, count every vote in Connecticut. let’s see just what the final tally looks like …….
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