2010 Midterm Elections and Onwards : The Real Deal

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My lsat 2010 onwards timeline was unrealistic, I've finally fixed all my mistakes and will start t over.

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Obama Approval Ratings

Approve : 49%
Disapprove : 41%
Undecided : 10%

Obama's ratings fell heavily mainly because of the "Healthcare reform chapter" where the Democrats attacked average day Americans with disgusting attacks after the American people protested Universal Healthcare.

Universal Healthcare is no longer a option for congress after that bill was barely struck down.

Now, the Wyden-Benett Bill is being considered, but confidence in congress, and Obama has fallen big time.

Who will you vote for in the Midterms?

GOP : 39%
Democrats : 34%


Here are some polls from very close races

Ohio Governor

Ted Strickland (D) : 43.45%
John Kasich (R) : 41.91%

Ohio Senate

Jennifer Brunner (D) : 50.04%
Rob Portman (R) : 49.87%

New Hampshire Senate

Kelly Ayotte (R) : 47.95%
Paul Hodes (D) : 47.94%

Pennslyvania Senate

Arlen Specter (D) : 44.03%
Pat Toomey (R) : 44.01%

Delaware Senate

Mike Castle (R) : 50.09%
Beau Biden (D) : 49.01%


Connecticut Senate

Rob Simmons (R) : 51.99%
Chris Dodd (D) : 48.94%

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Welcome to Election night
I'm Brit Hume your host for the election results, it's 5 : 00 PM and already some results are in....

But before that, we will show you the current make up of congress  and the Governor mansions :

Senate : 

Democratic : 58 (+ 2 indys)
GOP : 40 *
Independents : 2 (Caucus as democrats)

* Florence Shapiro (R) elected Senator in Texas special election to replace Kay Hutchison

House

Democratic : 257
GOP : 178


Governorships

Democratic : 26
GOP : 24 (Christie and McDonnell won their races)



Now, for some results........


here is the current Governor results map

It's blank for now, but not for long as we can project 3 races.....


In Vermont, Popular Moderate Governor Jim Douglas (Republican) has won another term, of course this was expected, but the margin of victory seems to be way smaller.

In Rhode Island, Independent Lincoln Chaffee won in a huge and unprecedented landslide! 

And In New Hampshire, we project Conservative John Lynch (Democratic) has won by a  mindblowing 60 point landslide against his GOP Challenger

GOP : 1
Democrat : 1
Third Party : 1 (Gain)

Now, on the senate side we can project  a few races as well

In Vermont, Patrick Leahy (Democratic) takes home the gold, as expected

In South Carolina, we can project that Senator Jim DeMint (GOP) has won re-election

In Florida, we Project Charlie Crist is elected to the office of Senator

GOP : 2
Democratic : 1

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No incumbent Governor is going to win a landslide in 2010.

John Lynch and Mike Beebe are pretty popular.

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Welcome back to the 2010 Midterm elections!
We have some Governor races to project....

In Utah, as expected Governor Gary Herbert (Republican) has won a full term!

In Arkansas, we can project Governor Beebe (Democratic) wins in a landslide.

Governor Sean Parnell (Republican), the popular Governor of Alaska has won re-election!

Butch Otter (Republican) has won another term as Idaho's Governor!

In Nebraska, Dave Heineman (Republican) takes the gold medal!

In New Mexico, The GOP Failed to beat Diane Denish

GOP : 5
Democratic : 3
Third Party : 1 (Gain)

Now, here are the TCTC Races

Massachusetts : 14% in

Charlie Baker (R) : 49.80%
Deval Patrick (D) : 48.77%

Maine : 15% in

Dawn Hill (D) : 54.87%
Matt Jacobson (R) : 45.81%

Maryland : 13% in

Bob Ehrlich (R) : 52.09%
Martin O'Malley (D) : 47.94%

Texas : 12% in

Kay Hutchison (R) : 46.77%
Bill White (D) : 44.99%
Kinky Friedman (I) : 8.24%

Alabama : 20% in

Beth Chapman (R) : 50.03%
Arthur Davis (D) : 48.87%

South Carolina : 15% in

Nikki Haley (R) : 53.87%
Robert Ford (D) : 46.02%

Georgia : 12% in

Karen Handel (R) : 49.88%
Roy Barnes (D) : 49.87%

South Dakota : 12% in

Dennis Daugaard (R) : 52.99%
Scott Heidepriem (D) : 47.66%

Kansas : 12% in

Sam Brownback (R) : 53.04%
Chris Steineger (D) : 46.09%

Oklahoma : 26% in

Mary Fallin (R) : 54.91%
Jari Askins (D) : 46.09%

Michigan : 15% in

John Cherry (D) : 49.05%
Pete Hoekstra (R) : 49.01%

Minnesota : 16% in

Mark Dayton (D) : 45.00%
Norm Coleman (R) : 43.99%
Dean Barkley (I) : 11.01%

Pennsylvania : 25% in

Tom Corbett (R) : 50.04%
Tom Knox (D) : 48.99%

Tennessee : 12% in

Zach Wamp (R) : 50.01%
Kim McMillan (D) : 49.99%

Wisconsin : 12% in

Scott Walker (R) : 50.04%
Ron Kind (D) : 47.96%

Iowa : 24% in

Steve King (R) : 51.09%
Chet Culver (D) : 48.76%

California : 31% in

Galvin Newsom (D) : 49.86%
Meg Whitman (R) : 49.23%

Florida : 22% in

Bill McCollum (R) : 49.88%
Alex Sink (D) : 47.77%

Ohio : 31% in

John Kasich (R) : 54.06%
Ted Strickland (D) : 45.92%

Oregon : 19% in

Gordon Smith (R) : 49.95%
Bill Bradbury (D) : 48.05%

Hawaii : 16% in

James Aiona (R) : 50.09%
Neil Abercrombie (D) : 49.09%

Colorado : 17% in

Bill Ritter (D) : 50.09%
Scott McInnis (R) : 49.55%

Illinois : 23% in

Pat Quinn (D) : 52.09%
Bill Brady (R) : 47.62%

Arizona : 15% in

Karen Johnson (R) : 49.44%
Neil Giuliano (D) : 48.09%

Nevada : 17% in

Joe Heck (R) : 50.01%
Ross Miller (D) : 49.86%

We will  be able to get results from WY, CT and a fewm ore after more data comes in///

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Welcome back to the Midterm elections of 2010!!!
Well, its currently 7 : 12 PM, and we have many more senate races to call, but first, we can call some more governor races.......

In Wyoming, we project that Dave Freudenthal (Democratic) has won a third term!

In Connecticut, Governor Jodi Rell (Republican) has won re-election!!

In New York, Rudy Giuliani (Republican)  has beaten Gov. Paterson!!

GOP : 7 (1 Gain)
Democratic : 4
Third Party : 1 (1 Gain)


Now, for senate results......

In South Dakota, Senator John Thune (Republican) was won re-election!!!

In Kansas, Jerry Moran (Republican) has won his first senate term!

In Arkansas, Blanche Lincoln (Democratic)  has won re-election!

In Indiana, Populist Senator, Evan  Bayh (Democratic) has won another term in the senate!

GOP : 4
Democratic : 3

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In Utah, as expected Governor Gary Herbert (Republican) has won a full term!

Isn't it an special election unitl next regular in 2012?

I heard it was gonna be in 2010..

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Also, I'm not doing by time closings, as it took require more ofm y time, which I don't have much of right now, thus the small update.

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Welcome back to Midterm election night 2010!!
We have some major projections in the senate....

In Utah, Senator Bennett (Republican) has won re-election!

In Idaho, Mike Crapo (Republican) has own another term in the senate

In Hawaii, we Project Dan Inouye (Democratic) has won!

In Alaska, Alaska House Speaker John Harris (Republican) has won his first term.

In Arizona, Sen. McCain wins re-election by 15 points.

In Oregon, Ron Wyden (Democratic) wins with overwhelming support

Russ Feingold (Democratic) wins another term

Chuck Schumer (Democratic) wins unopposed, he is considered the most powerful Democrat in New York, after Andrew Cuomo

Sen. Tom Coburn (Republican) has won re-election!

Barbara Mikulski (Democratic) has won with 80% of the vote!

Chuck Grassley (Republican) has won re-election!

Johnny Isakson (Republican) was won over his  Democratic challenger

In Alabama, we project Sen. Shelby (Republican) has won another term

GOP : 12
Democratic : 8

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Now, we will show the current results from the TCTC Senate races....

North Carolina : 56% in

Richard Burr (R) : 50.02%
Heath Shuler (D) : 49.98%

Delaware : 65% in

Beau Biden (D) : 49.98%
Mike Castle (R) : 48.95%

Connecticut : 55% in

Rob Simmons (R) : 54.05%
Chris Dodd (D) : 45.77%

New Hampshire : 67% in

Kelly Ayotte (R) : 50.01%
Paul Hodes (D) : 49.92%

Missouri : 67% in

Robin Carnahan (D) : 50.09%
Sarah Steelman (R) : 49.85%

North Dakota : 45% in

Bryon Dorgan (D) : 49.95%
John Hoeven (R) : 48.99%

Washington : 55% in

Patty Murray (D) : 50.06%
Wayne Glover (R) : 49.89%

Louisiana : 77% in

Charles Melancon (D) : 52.34%
David Vitter (R) : 46.09%

Nevada : 45% in

Brian Krolicki (R) : 53.88%
Harry Reid (D) : 45.00%

New York : 89% in

Kristen Gillibrand (D) : 50.99%
George Pataki (R) : 49.01%

Pennsylvania : 76% in

Pat Toomey (R) : 49.09%
Arlen Specter (D) : 49.08%

Colorado : 56% in

Mike Bennet (D) : 51.02%
Ryan Frazier (R) : 48.97%

Illinois : 76% in

Alexi Giannoulias (D) : 53.98%
Mark Kirk (R) : 46.96%

Ohio : 95% in

Rob Portman (R) : 50.04%
Jennifer Brunner (D) : 49.22%

Kentucky : 89% in

Tray Grayson (R) : 50.66%
Jack Conway (D) : 48.77%

California : 45% in

Barbara Boxer (D) : 49.88%
Carly Fiorina (R) : 47.77%

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FOX NEWS BREAKING NEWS ALERT : MAJOR ELECTION PROJECTION!!!!

We have  breaking news, we can project that in Illinois, Democrat Alexi Giannoulias has been elected senator!!!

We have another huge Projection....

In Missouri, we Project Sarah Steelman (R) has beat Robin Carnahan (D)

GOP : 13
Democratic : 9

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MAJOR GOVERNORSHIP PROJECTIONS!!!

In South Carolina, Nikki Haley (Republican) has been elected Governor!

In Kansas, Senator Sam Brownback (Republican) has defeated his opponent (Gain)

In Minnesota, We Project Norm Coleman (Republican) has won!

In Texas, Kay Hutchison (Republican) has won, becoming the most powerful woman in Texas!

In Florida, Alex Sink (Democratic) is elected Governor! (Gain)

In Alabama, Beth Chapman (Republican) wins against Rep. Davis

In Oregon, Bill Bradbury (Democratic) is elected Governor!

Tom Knox (Democratic) is Governor-elect of PA!

Dawn Hill (Democratic) wins in Maine!

In Oklahoma, Mary Fallin (Republican) is elected Governor! (Gain)

In California, Gavin Newsom (Democratic) is elected Governor. (Gain)

GOP : 13 (3 gains)
Democratic : 9 (2 gains)
Third Party : 1 (1 gain)

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In Utah, as expected Governor Gary Herbert (Republican) has won a full term!

Isn't it an special election unitl next regular in 2012?

I heard it was gonna be in 2010..

No. Governors of Utah are elected in the saye years as Presidents. This is special election to fill a seat until 2012 regular.

Anyway, this timeline is pretty balanced

Thanks, I try to keep it very balanced. Including ending the careers of some of my favorite pols.. yes Bill McCollum I'm talking to YOU

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Its amazing that this idiot makes every senate race within decimal points

What a troll

What the f*** is your problem?

YOUR The troll, who obviously has onthing better to do then bash me at every corner.


 

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Welcome back to FOX News' coverage of the 2010 Midterm Elections!
We have more senate races to call.....

Kelly Ayotte (Republican)  has been elected to her first senate term in New Hampshire!

In New York, Kristen Gillibrand (Democratic) has beaten George Pataki!

The GOP Has gained their first seat tonight, we project that John Hoeven (Republican) has de-seated Sen. Dorgan  (Gain)

In California, Barbara Boxer (Democratic) was won, by 4 points.

Another gain for the GOP, In Colorado we can project Ryan Frazier (Republican) is the winner (Gain).

And here is a huge one for Democrats, Charles Melancon (Democratic)  upsets David Vitter! (Gain)

And In Delaware, we can project Mike Castle (Republican) is senator-elect (Gain)

GOP : 16 (+3 gains)
Democrats : 11 (+1 gain)

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Welcome back to the Midterm elections!!
We have some more races to call......

In Nevada, we project that in the governor's race that Ross Miller (Democratic) has picked up a seat for the Dems! (Gain)

In Iowa, we can project that Congressman Steve King (Republican) is now Governor-elect! (Gain)

In Ohio, John Kasich (Republican) is now Governor-elect (Gain)

In Hawaii, Congressman Abercrombie is onw Governor-elect Abercrombie (Democratic) (Gain)

Deval Patrick (Democratic) is re-elected Governor!

In Colorado, Bill Ritter (Democratic)  has won a 2nd term!

In Illinois, Pat Quinn (Democratic) has won a full term!

Scott Walker (Republican) has been elected Governor of Wisconsin (Gain)

Karen Handel (Republican) has been elected Governor!

Dennis Daugaard (Republican)   has been elected Governor!

In Arizona, Karen Johnson (Republican) is elected!

Bob Ehrlich (Republican) gets revenge and defeats Gov. O'Malley!! (Gain)

GOP : 20 (+7 Gains)
Democratic : 14 ( + 4 gains)
Third Party : 1 (1 Gain)

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I changed Harry Reid's opponent, I didn't realize Heller decline to run In real ife, so Reid's challenger is :

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki

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We have some more Senate projections.....

In North Carolina, Richard Burr (Republican) breaks the curse and wins!

Rob Portman (Republican) is elected senator of Ohio!

In Pennsylvania, we project Pat Toomey (Republican) has un-seated Arlen Specter! (Gain)

Patty Murray (Democratic) has won re-election!

Brian Krolicki (Republican) has beaten Harry Reid (Democratic) (Gain)

Tray Grayson (Republican) is now the new senator from Kentucky!

And in Connecticut, Rob Simmons (Republican) has beaten Sen. Dodd! (Gain)

GOP : 19 ( Gain of  6) (Net gain of 5)
Democratic : 12 (Gain of 1) (Net loss of 5)

GOP : 45
Democratic : 53
Independent : 2 (Caucus with Dems)

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BREAKING NEWS : REMAINING RACES ALL CALLED!

In Tennessee, we project Kim McMillan (Democratic) has been elected Governor!

And in Michigan, we project Rep. Hoesktra (Republican) is Governor-elect of Michigan! (Gain)

GOP : 21 (+8 Gains)
Democratic : 15 ( + 4 gains)
Third Party : 1 (1 Gain)

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Official Final Results

with 100% of the vote in we can now give all the results

U.S House Make up :

GOP : 209 (+35) (-4)
Democratic : 226 (-35) (+4)

The Democrats Hold the U.S House Chamber!

U.S Senate Make up :

Democratic Party : 55 (2 Independents caucus with party)
GOP  : 45

Democrats Hold the U.S Senate Chamber !!!

U.S. Governor Make Up

GOP : 27
Democrat : 22
Third Party : 1

The GOP Has gained Control of the U.S Governorships!!!

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Dec. 2010 Now, that the midterm elections have occurred speculation is forming rapidly around the 2012 Presidential Election.

Here is a list of Potential GOP Contenders :

Former Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK)
Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) (R-UT)
Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR)
House Minority Whip Mike Pence (R-IN)
Former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH)
Former Governor Gary Johnson (R-NM)
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX14)

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Jan, 2011

Obama Approvals

Approve : 45%
Disapprove : 49%

Former Governor & very popular TV Host Mike Huckabee (R-AR) launches his presidential run in Des Moines, Iowa.

President Obama has not announced yet if he will seek another term.

Jan 15th FOX News TV Host, and former Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK) will not run for President.

Jan 16th Former Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) and Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-UT) both announce they will run for President at separate rallies.

Feb. 2011 Former Governor & Rep. Linda Lingle (R-HI)  has been getting much media coverage as she may run in 2012.

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Feb 17th 2011 Rep. Linda Lingle (R-HI) announces she will not run for President. Lingle endorses Romney.

Feb 18th 2011 The first 2012 Primary poll is released :

Huckabee : 28%
Romney : 22%
Pawlenty : 13%
Undecided :  37%

Feb 20th 2011   Former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) announces he will run for the GOP Nomination.

March 5th 2011 : The White House announces that the New elecotral votes wil be released to the public in April.

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) announces a run for the Presidency.

March 11th 2011 Another major announcement, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) announces he will run against President Obama.

This is huge, no democrat since Ted Kennedy  in 1980, has challenged the sitting president of his party.


Democrat Primary Polls

Obama : 44%
Webb : 18%
Undecided :  38%

With Obama's ratings falling like Bush 43's democrats are starting to regret nominating Obama. But the President currently leads Webb by a large margin.

March 28th 2011 Obama Approvals hit all-time low :

Do you Approve of Pres. Obama?

Strongly Approve : 14%
Somewhat Approve : 27%
Neutral : 8%
Somewhat disapprove : 24%
Strongly Disapprove : 27%

Overall

Disapprove : 51%
Approve : 41%
Undecided : 8%

The reason for such a steep rise in disapproval was because unemployment has hit 11.3% and the DOW had lost over 3%. This is the first major loss for the DOW since Obama took office.

Here are the current GOP Polls :


Romney : 18%
Huckabee : 17%
Thune : 14%
Gregg : 13%
Pawlenty : 10%
Undecided :  28%

Democratic Polls

Obama : 41%
Webb : 24%
Undecided :  35%

Which Candidate is  Obama's Best Opponent ?

Obama : 41%
Huckabee : 47%

Obama : 44%
Romney : 43%

Obama : 47%
Gregg : 45%

Obama : 45%
Pawlenty : 40%

Obama : 43%
Thune : 46%

Against Webb?

Huckabee : 45%
Webb : 38%

Romney : 47%
Webb : 22%

Thune : 50%
Webb : 19%

Gregg : 39%
Webb : 23%

Pawlenty : 43%
Webb : 21%


Obama leads against 3/5 of the GOP contenders. With Huckabee & Thune both beating Obama by over 2 points.

Webb is trailing all GOP Contenders  by 20-30 points. Mainly due to the fact that most of the democrats polled refused to support Webb or were Undecided. It's obvious Webb is seen as a traitor to the party.