POL: Midterm Results Thread - Page 2

Swaggs · 11-07-2006, 09:00 PM

So, who would you rather be?:

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VA-SEN Webb (D): 48.75% Allen (R): 50.05% 90.14% 09:58 pm EST

It is going to be a tight one.

Galaxy · 11-07-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Any data on the amendments? I'm interested in the "marriage" amendment in VA.

CNN said Arizona that the official language of the state (being English, of course) amendent did pass.

larrymcg421 · 11-07-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

So, who would you rather be?:

It is going to be a tight one.

That's actually a pretty decent margin with only 10% of votes left. Webb is 28,000 down and th egap has been widening with each update.

Galaxy · 11-07-2006, 09:02 PM

When do the last polls close?

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Democrats have picked up KY-3 and IN-2.

Right now the GOP is making a strong challenge to two Dem incumbents in GA-8 and GA-12. They're both essentially tied with half the precints reporting.

Just what I was going to mention. Really, really close, but the GOP could win at least one of those seats. Interestingly, Bush was down in both of those districts last week, so we'll see if he may have had some positive influence.

Swaggs · 11-07-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

When do the last polls close?

Looks like Alaska at midnight.

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Poll Closing Times (EST)
Listed below are poll closing times along with links to tallied results as they come in.

6:00 pm
Indiana (East), Kentucky (East)

7:00 pm
Florida (Peninsula), Kentucky (West), Indiana (West), Vermont, Georgia, New Hampshire, Virginia, South Carolina

7:30 pm
North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia

8:00 pm
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (Panhandle), Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas

8:30 pm
Arkansas

9:00 pm
Arizona, Colorado, Lousiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nebraska, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming

10:00 pm
Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon (East), Utah

11:00 pm
California, Hawaii, Oregon (West), Washington

12:00 am
Alaska

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:05 PM

In the GA 08 and 12, it looks like the Dem (Barrow) is pulling away in GA 12 with 75% reporting. It's now a couple of thousand vote-margin.

amdaily · 11-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Minimum wage boosted to $6.85 in Ohio through a constitutional amendment which also ties future increases to inflation.

Say hello to $6 bread people!

Coffee Warlord · 11-07-2006, 09:06 PM

Good lord. CNN's already calling the IL governor race for Rod Blafuckavich.

Seriously, couldn't the Repubs get like ANY candidate better than the freak they put up to run against dipshit Rod?

larrymcg421 · 11-07-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Good lord. CNN's already calling the IL governor race for Rod Blafuckavich.

Seriously, couldn't the Repubs get like ANY candidate better than the freak they put up to run against dipshit Rod?

It's pretty hard in Illinois. Rod would probably have to molest someone for a Republican to have a chance.

larrymcg421 · 11-07-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wbatl1

In the GA 08 and 12, it looks like the Dem (Barrow) is pulling away in GA 12 with 75% reporting. It's now a couple of thousand vote-margin.

I think Bush's visit to GA-12 could have hurt Burns. GA-12 contains Savannah, with a heavy African-American population. Bush's visit probably motivated them to vote more than anything else.

Coffee Warlord · 11-07-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

It's pretty hard in Illinois. Rod would probably have to molest someone for a Republican to have a chance.

Hey, I feel molested every time he does, well, anything. That should count.

mckerney · 11-07-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Any data on the amendments? I'm interested in the "marriage" amendment in VA.

This amendment is expected to pass in Wisconsin:

Proposed amendment to Wisconsin Constitution would define marriage as a contract between one man and one woman. It also states that "a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state."

Logan · 11-07-2006, 09:14 PM

Can someone answer a very simple question for me please? At least I hope it's a simple answer...and let me also apologize and admit that I didn't pay much attention during history classes when we learned about the different branches of government and everything...

Is it more important for the Dems to gain control of the House or the Senate? If only one could be had...

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Can someone answer a very simple question for me please? At least I hope it's a simple answer...and let me also apologize and admit that I didn't pay much attention during history classes when we learned about the different branches of government and everything...

Is it more important for the Dems to gain control of the House or the Senate? If only one could be had...

It depends on who you ask...

For the future, probably the senate since the terms are longer and the next election will be a biggie for the house as well.

SFL Cat · 11-07-2006, 09:16 PM

Senate

JPhillips · 11-07-2006, 09:17 PM

Doesn't much matter. The Senate controls judge nominations, but all spending bills must originate in the House. Either way the real key this year is to split the power of the Republicans.

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

This amendment is expected to pass in Wisconsin:

Proposed amendment to Wisconsin Constitution would define marriage as a contract between one man and one woman. It also states that "a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state."

fuck wisconsin then.

JPhillips · 11-07-2006, 09:19 PM

dola: I should add that the original intent was that the Senate would be less responsive to changes in public opinion, but with all the redistricting done over the last decade or two I'm not sure that's the case anymore. My guess is the percentage change in the House and Senate will be very close this year.

Tigercat · 11-07-2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

fuck wisconsin then.

as long as its not in the butt

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:19 PM

Question: Is CNN keeping Leiberman with the Dem's (which he essentially will be) when they are listing 45 Democratic seats?

SackAttack · 11-07-2006, 09:20 PM

I'm still not certain how any individual state's constitution could override the United States Constiution's "full faith and credit" clause.

Is there a lawyer out there who can explain that?

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

as long as its not in the butt

hahaa classic.

and i just want to add...it's not because i disagree with the amendment (though i do), it's because i hate them saying "we're not going to recognize something similar either"

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wbatl1

Question: Is CNN keeping Leiberman with the Dem's (which he essentially will be) when they are listing 45 Democratic seats?

i believe so. i thought i saw "pickup" next to his name at one point on one of their graphics

Celeval · 11-07-2006, 09:24 PM

CNN at least is counting Lieberman and the Vermont (I) in the Democrat count, as both have said publicly that they will caucus with the Democrats for control of the senate.

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:25 PM

On another note, LA needs to find some sort of primary system. They have something like 13 people on the ballot for their house seats, 9 of whom are democrats.

ISiddiqui · 11-07-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

I'm still not certain how any individual state's constitution could override the United States Constiution's "full faith and credit" clause.

Is there a lawyer out there who can explain that?

If you are talking about Wisconsin, full faith and credit has ALWAYS allowed states to reject statuses given by other states based on public policy. For example, a state can reject a marriage between 13 year olds if its minimum marriage age is 18.

So no problem with FF&C.

Swaggs · 11-07-2006, 09:26 PM

Looks like the Dems are currently +11 in the House.

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:27 PM

Well, Burns (R) just shot into the lead by a thousand votes after the latest reports (78% reporting) in the GA-12 race. Maybe I'll be eating my words...

Swaggs · 11-07-2006, 09:31 PM

Anyone know the absentee rules for VA?

I know there are some military bases there and probably many residents that work overseas. They could be a big factor in this Allen/Webb race.

Tigercat · 11-07-2006, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wbatl1

On another note, LA needs to find some sort of primary system. They have something like 13 people on the ballot for their house seats, 9 of whom are democrats.

This is the primary. Louisiana just has an election system that does not order its elections by parties. Runoff election(s) are held until there is a majority for one candidate. It ensures majority rule while giving maximum options not limited by party.

Edit to add off a failed Dola: Although starting in a couple of years, Louisiana will no longer have the blanket primary system for electing members of Congress, but will continue to have it for everything else. The change is mostly because of Federal pressure. (Bleh)

larrymcg421 · 11-07-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wbatl1

Well, Burns (R) just shot into the lead by a thousand votes after the latest reports (78% reporting) in the GA-12 race. Maybe I'll be eating my words...

Barrow is back ahead, but Collins is staying ahead of Marshall.

johneh · 11-07-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by amdaily

Minimum wage boosted to $6.85 in Ohio through a constitutional amendment which also ties future increases to inflation.

Say hello to $6 bread people!

I didn't mind an increase in minimum wage but I don't like it being tied to inflation. I voted against it.

The casino issue I voted against but it looks like it will pass. I'm not against casinos, but the bill is seriously flawed and is a gift to the racetrack owners & the guy who owns two specific parcels of land in downtown Cleveland. Had they put the gambling licenses created (something like 10 of them I believe) up for auction they would have brought in $20 to $50 million dollars EACH.

However on the positive side

BYE BYE BLACKWELL
BYE BYE DEWINE

And so far.....

BYE BYE BETTY MONTGOMERY

P.S.---SORRY TOBACCO COMPANIES YOU CAN'T BUY A CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Barrow is back ahead, but Collins is staying ahead of Marshall.

Yeah, I'm really interested in these races. I'm refreshing the Sec of State's election page to find the most recent results. Both races are going to be close.

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

This is the primary. Louisiana just has an election system that does not order its elections by parties. Runoff election(s) are held until there is a majority for one candidate. It ensures majority rule while giving maximum options not limited by party.

Yeah, thats what I figured. It's just funny to see 13 names and the top 4 vote getters being democrats...

JPhillips · 11-07-2006, 09:39 PM

I'm not sure I've ever said anything positive about Santorum, but that was a classy and dignified concession. He did himself and Pennsylvania proud there.

cartman · 11-07-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm surprised that two candidates in the Texas gubernatorial election are above 30%. Perry the incumbent is at 40%, and Bell the Democratic challenger is at 30%.

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:40 PM

Two more pickups for the Dems in the House according to CNN.

Penn 07 and Ohio 18

MrBigglesworth · 11-07-2006, 09:41 PM

All five of the close PA House elections are looking like Dem pickups.

EDIT: One down, four to go: Sestak was just called over Crazy Curt Weldon.

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Barrow is back ahead, but Collins is staying ahead of Marshall.

And Collins (R) just went down with only 10% of the precints left to report...

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:44 PM

i honestly don't know if the Dems can pick up 3/4 of missouri, montana, virginia, tennesse . that seems rough

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:45 PM

dola

and barak obama looks WERID. he needs a makeover before the Pres. Election

Buccaneer · 11-07-2006, 09:47 PM

I think I'm beginning to smell gridlock in the air. Doesn't smell that bad either.

MrBigglesworth · 11-07-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

I'm not sure I've ever said anything positive about Santorum, but that was a classy and dignified concession. He did himself and Pennsylvania proud there.

I'm pissed that Santorum turned into such a social neanderthal. He started out with a good type of Christian conservatism.

Galaxy · 11-07-2006, 09:48 PM

No Lynn Swann...

Back to the broadcast arena?

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:48 PM

Heath Shuler wins in NC 11th. Dems pickup another in the House.

wbatl1 · 11-07-2006, 09:50 PM

Oh, and some of these independant parties have some pretty nifty names:

The Best:
Legalize Marjuana Party-Forchion for NJ Senate

DaddyTorgo · 11-07-2006, 09:52 PM

appears like Dems have another pickup in FLA in the Foley-seat...Negron is conceding

MrBigglesworth · 11-07-2006, 09:53 PM

Webb is down 1% with 5% to go, which means he needs about 3 out of the last 5 percentage points (approx), and whats funny is that the two counties that are left to report some of their precincts are about 75% for Webb so far. Are those big Webb counties, or have the GOP areas not reported in yet?

Swaggs · 11-07-2006, 09:55 PM

This VA race is going to go down to the wire:

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VA-SEN Webb (D): 49.13% Allen (R): 49.67% 95.33% 10:50 pm EST

11-07-2006, 09:05 PM	#57
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	In the GA 08 and 12, it looks like the Dem (Barrow) is pulling away in GA 12 with 75% reporting. It's now a couple of thousand vote-margin. __________________ wbatl1

11-07-2006, 09:14 PM	#64
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Can someone answer a very simple question for me please? At least I hope it's a simple answer...and let me also apologize and admit that I didn't pay much attention during history classes when we learned about the different branches of government and everything... Is it more important for the Dems to gain control of the House or the Senate? If only one could be had... Last edited by Logan : 11-07-2006 at 09:15 PM.

11-07-2006, 09:17 PM	#67
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Doesn't much matter. The Senate controls judge nominations, but all spending bills must originate in the House. Either way the real key this year is to split the power of the Republicans. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

11-07-2006, 09:19 PM	#69
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	dola: I should add that the original intent was that the Senate would be less responsive to changes in public opinion, but with all the redistricting done over the last decade or two I'm not sure that's the case anymore. My guess is the percentage change in the House and Senate will be very close this year. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

11-07-2006, 09:19 PM	#71
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	Question: Is CNN keeping Leiberman with the Dem's (which he essentially will be) when they are listing 45 Democratic seats? __________________ wbatl1

11-07-2006, 09:02 PM	#54
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	When do the last polls close?

11-07-2006, 09:05 PM	#58
amdaily College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003	Minimum wage boosted to $6.85 in Ohio through a constitutional amendment which also ties future increases to inflation. Say hello to $6 bread people!

11-07-2006, 09:06 PM	#59
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Good lord. CNN's already calling the IL governor race for Rod Blafuckavich. Seriously, couldn't the Repubs get like ANY candidate better than the freak they put up to run against dipshit Rod?

11-07-2006, 09:16 PM	#66
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Senate

11-07-2006, 09:20 PM	#72
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I'm still not certain how any individual state's constitution could override the United States Constiution's "full faith and credit" clause. Is there a lawyer out there who can explain that?

11-07-2006, 09:24 PM	#75
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	CNN at least is counting Lieberman and the Vermont (I) in the Democrat count, as both have said publicly that they will caucus with the Democrats for control of the senate.

11-07-2006, 09:25 PM	#76
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	On another note, LA needs to find some sort of primary system. They have something like 13 people on the ballot for their house seats, 9 of whom are democrats. __________________ wbatl1 Last edited by wbatl1 : 11-07-2006 at 09:26 PM.

11-07-2006, 09:26 PM	#78
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Looks like the Dems are currently +11 in the House. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-07-2006, 09:27 PM	#79
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	Well, Burns (R) just shot into the lead by a thousand votes after the latest reports (78% reporting) in the GA-12 race. Maybe I'll be eating my words... __________________ wbatl1 Last edited by wbatl1 : 11-07-2006 at 09:29 PM. Reason: Clarifying his party

11-07-2006, 09:31 PM	#80
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Anyone know the absentee rules for VA? I know there are some military bases there and probably many residents that work overseas. They could be a big factor in this Allen/Webb race. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-07-2006, 09:39 PM	#86
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I'm not sure I've ever said anything positive about Santorum, but that was a classy and dignified concession. He did himself and Pennsylvania proud there. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

11-07-2006, 09:40 PM	#87
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm surprised that two candidates in the Texas gubernatorial election are above 30%. Perry the incumbent is at 40%, and Bell the Democratic challenger is at 30%. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-07-2006, 09:40 PM	#88
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Two more pickups for the Dems in the House according to CNN. Penn 07 and Ohio 18

11-07-2006, 09:41 PM	#89
MrBigglesworth College Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA	All five of the close PA House elections are looking like Dem pickups. EDIT: One down, four to go: Sestak was just called over Crazy Curt Weldon. Last edited by MrBigglesworth : 11-07-2006 at 09:41 PM.

11-07-2006, 09:44 PM	#91
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i honestly don't know if the Dems can pick up 3/4 of missouri, montana, virginia, tennesse . that seems rough

11-07-2006, 09:45 PM	#92
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	dola and barak obama looks WERID. he needs a makeover before the Pres. Election

11-07-2006, 09:47 PM	#93
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I think I'm beginning to smell gridlock in the air. Doesn't smell that bad either.

11-07-2006, 09:48 PM	#95
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	No Lynn Swann... Back to the broadcast arena? Last edited by Galaxy : 11-07-2006 at 09:48 PM.

11-07-2006, 09:50 PM	#97
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	Oh, and some of these independant parties have some pretty nifty names: The Best: Legalize Marjuana Party-Forchion for NJ Senate __________________ wbatl1 Last edited by wbatl1 : 11-07-2006 at 09:50 PM.

11-07-2006, 09:52 PM	#98
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	appears like Dems have another pickup in FLA in the Foley-seat...Negron is conceding

11-07-2006, 09:53 PM	#99
MrBigglesworth College Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA	Webb is down 1% with 5% to go, which means he needs about 3 out of the last 5 percentage points (approx), and whats funny is that the two counties that are left to report some of their precincts are about 75% for Webb so far. Are those big Webb counties, or have the GOP areas not reported in yet?

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