FDL’s Big Midterm Election Liveblog (Part Four): CA Sen, Gov, Prop 19 Results Coming In

By: Jon Walker Tuesday November 2, 2010 8:55 pm

Welcome to part four of FDL’s midterm election night liveblog (here are links to part one, part two and part three). For the most recent list of FDL’s top 108 House races to watch tonight, go here.

Polls are now closed in all states except Hawaii and Alaska. The Democrat loses in the House so far have been huge but Democrats are likely to hold on to the Senate.

Late Night: Votin’ and Sippin’ and Tokin’

By: Lisa Derrick Tuesday November 2, 2010 8:10 pm

I voted! Very excited! Now I am watching the exit polls. I figure we’re gonna just shoot the breeze about whatever tonight. Straw polls, strawmen and women, weed…it’s a free for all. I’ll be happy to swap recipes, tell jokes, and cheer as election results come in.

Don’t Hope Prop 19 Passes; Help It Pass

By: Michael Whitney Tuesday November 2, 2010 1:45 pm

Voter turn-out means everything right now; don’t hope Prop 19 passes, help it pass by making calls.

Do You Know Where to Vote?

By: Michael Whitney Tuesday November 2, 2010 4:01 am

Now you do. Election Day is today, folks. Find out where your polling place is in the map below. Then, sign up to help make calls to California voters for Prop 19.

What Would Jello Do: Meg Whitman Edition

By: Jello Biafra Monday November 1, 2010 7:20 pm

And now it’s time for another edition of What Would Jello Do.

Prop 19 Trails by Small Margins in Latest Polls

By: Jon Walker Monday November 1, 2010 1:50 pm

Proposition 19, which would legalize and regulate production and distribution of marijuana in California, is trailing slightly in the two most recent polls from Field and PPP. While the polling is still relatively close, this is not a good sign. For Prop 19 to pass, there will need to be a very large turnout among supporters and young voters who are not being included in the pollsters’ “likely voter” models.

FDL’s 2010 Election Projection Challenge: Last Chance to Place Your Bets

By: Jane Hamsher Monday November 1, 2010 9:48 am

Make Your Predictions for
FDL’s 2010 Election Challenge

Use the form below to cast your predictions for the 2010 midterm elections & 112th Congress.

There will be prizes for the winners!

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# of seats in House Democratic caucus
Currently 255
# of seats in Senate Democratic caucus
Currently 59
Will Prop 19 pass?

Yes

No

% Yes vote for
Prop 19
%

to the nearest 100th (ex: 5.02%)

All fields required

So, what’s going to happen tomorrow? Will Prop 19 win or lose, will the Democrats keep the Senate, and how many seats will switch parties in the House?

Place your bets now in the FDL Election Projection challenge.

Los Angeles Fearmongering Sheriff Lee Baca Stirs Prop 19 Cauldron

By: Lisa Derrick Saturday October 30, 2010 4:40 pm

With Halloween just around the corner, eldritch tales of bone chilling terror abound. Oh noes! Razors in apples, Liquid-Plumr-laced chocolate, and the worst of all: DRUGS!

3 Days Left: Call Voters for Prop 19 with Our New Phone Bank Tool

By: Michael Whitney Saturday October 30, 2010 12:00 pm

Just three days left til Election Day. If you want Prop 19 to pass, you need to get to the phones. Polls are showing Prop 19 falling among likely voters. If we can make sure new, young voters vote for Prop 19, we’ll overcome the polls at put Prop 19 over the time.

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