*Official Election 2005 Results Thread*

[King]

Why are they calling a race with a 10 point difference at 40% precincts reporting?

[ATFFL]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

You know what i mean.
Corzine didn't win by so and so percentage.......

If he wins by less than five points than he won't be happy. Remember that he had this locked up? Remember how it would be a landslide?

Remember what a wise man said about NJ voters breaking late and hard? 

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

Why are they calling a race with a 10 point difference at 40% precincts reporting?

You can look at the other 60%, and if they're not too much more conservative, you call it.

[Gabu]

This is another example of SUSA going seriously wacky.

Kaine is HIGHLY unlikely to get more that 48% of the vote, and Kilgore is HIGHLY unlikely to get less than 45% of the vote.

Potts is likely to get between 2% to 5% of the vote.

Hmmm...

89% precincts reporting

  T M Kaine     Democratic    882,671    51.33%
  J W Kilgore     Republican    798,104    46.41%

Interestingly enough, that last SUSA poll seemed to be almost dead on for how much Kaine is looking to get.

[MarkDel]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

Phil,

You are right, of course. However, let the Leftists have their moment of glory tonight. If they want to get this excited about RETAINING two Governorships, then it gives you a pretty good idea just how bad off they have been in recent years. So let the Dems and their fellatio partners in the Mainstream Media have their day in the sun, and let's put our focus back on keeping the nation strong and vital.

[Dave from Michigan]

http://www.clickondetroit.com/politics/5280766/detail.html

actual results

[WalterMitty]

new jersey has no shame.

maybe one day theyll elect a decent governor.

[Kevinstat]

In Maine, an attempt to repeal a recently enacted Gay rights law is losing by 14 points with 18% of precincts reporting.  Maine voters had twice voted the other way by narrow margins.

I'm happy with that result, although I was a little uneasy that the law covered the transgendered.

[MHS2002]

Office: Lieutenant Governor
Precincts Reporting: 2171 of 2426 (89.49%)
Registered Voters: 4,451,723   Total Voting: 1,692,399   Voter Turnout: 38.02 %
 Candidates     Party    Vote Totals    Percentage
  W T Bolling     Republican    859,903    50.81%
  L L Byrne     Democratic    829,317    49.00%

Office: Attorney General
Precincts Reporting: 2170 of 2426 (89.45%)
Registered Voters: 4,451,723   Total Voting: 1,689,284   Voter Turnout: 37.95 %
 Candidates     Party    Vote Totals    Percentage
  R F McDonnell     Republican    845,890    50.07%
  R C Deeds     Democratic    841,974    49.84%

[ag]

Less than 4000 gap for VA AG with 89.45% reporting. What are the recount rules?

[Joe Republic]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

Phil,

You are right, of course. However, let the Leftists have their moment of glory tonight. If they want to get this excited about RETAINING two Governorships, then it gives you a pretty good idea just how bad off they have been in recent years. So let the Dems and their fellatio partners in the Mainstream Media have their day in the sun, and let's put our focus back on keeping the nation strong and vital.

  If it looks like spin, and it sounds like spin....

[Speed of Sound]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

Phil,

You are right, of course. However, let the Leftists have their moment of glory tonight. If they want to get this excited about RETAINING two Governorships, then it gives you a pretty good idea just how bad off they have been in recent years. So let the Dems and their fellatio partners in the Mainstream Media have their day in the sun, and let's put our focus back on keeping the nation strong and vital.

I agree that it is sad that other Dems are getting so cocky. Naturally, you celebrate over any victory, but this is getting a bit ridiculous. I will to disagree with the rest of your statement, however.

[Moooooo]

Spin it baby, spin it.

[The Dowager Mod]

I don't see anyone sucking anyones dick or gloating.
Sounds like sour grapes to me.

[Gabu]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

Phil,

You are right, of course. However, let the Leftists have their moment of glory tonight. If they want to get this excited about RETAINING two Governorships, then it gives you a pretty good idea just how bad off they have been in recent years. So let the Dems and their fellatio partners in the Mainstream Media have their day in the sun, and let's put our focus back on keeping the nation strong and vital.

A Democrat is looking to win with a majority of the vote in Virginia, in which, originally, Kilgore was by far and away the favorite, and which is a state that is not exactly known for its Democratic streak.

If a Republican won in the heart of New England, would you not consider this a very good thing?

[ATFFL]

Spin it baby, spin it.

Spin NYC. 

NJ is not a big deal, machine politics stay in place.

VA could be big if Kaine can move the state leftward in presidential elections.  Or if they sweep all the top 3 offices.  Retaining a gubenatorial swing state is good for the dems, though.

[MarkDel]

Spin it baby, spin it.

Nick,

That's spin? New Jersey is a staunch Democratic state and Virginia is a close Republican state that is coming off a tremendous 4-year run by one of the most popular and effective Democratic Governors in recent memory. Where is it at ALL surprising that the Dems would win both of these races???

The real SPIN has come in the past few weeks as the mainstream media has made these races into so-called "proxy battles" between Bush and the Democratic Party.

[Keystone Phil]

If a Republican won in the heart of New England, would you not consider this a very good thing?

When the GOP retained the RI Governor spot, I wasn't going crazy.

[Alcon]

Spin it baby, spin it.

Nick,

That's spin? New Jersey is a staunch Democratic state and Virginia is a close Republican state that is coming off a tremendous 4-year run by one of the most popular and effective Democratic Governors in recent memory. Where is it at ALL surprising that the Dems would win both of these races???

The real SPIN has come in the past few weeks as the mainstream media has made these races into so-called "proxy battles" between Bush and the Democratic Party.

The Democrats won two potentially close races.  What, they are not supposed to be happy about that?  If they were saying that this is a big chance toward Democratic leadership, I would disagree strongly, but being happy about victories is fine.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

VA AG is coming down to a photo finish.

WIth 89.65% reporting, McDonnell leads 50.08%-49.84%. That's 4151 votes.

[Moooooo]

Spin it baby, spin it.

Nick,

That's spin? New Jersey is a staunch Democratic state and Virginia is a close Republican state that is coming off a tremendous 4-year run by one of the most popular and effective Democratic Governors in recent memory. Where is it at ALL surprising that the Dems would win both of these races???

The real SPIN has come in the past few weeks as the mainstream media has made these races into so-called "proxy battles" between Bush and the Democratic Party.

I wasnt pointing you out in particular.  I just find it funny that when Democrats celebrate two solid victories you and others point out how desperate we are.  Let us celebrate, it was a good night for us.  And if we win big CA, it will have been a great night.

[Cashcow]

Kilpatrick is human scum.

Here's hoping for a blowout.

[MarkDel]

I can't wait for the conservatives to spin this one.

Democrats keep Democratic Gubernatorial offices. Spin or fact? 

Phil,

You are right, of course. However, let the Leftists have their moment of glory tonight. If they want to get this excited about RETAINING two Governorships, then it gives you a pretty good idea just how bad off they have been in recent years. So let the Dems and their fellatio partners in the Mainstream Media have their day in the sun, and let's put our focus back on keeping the nation strong and vital.

A Democrat is looking to win with a majority of the vote in Virginia, in which, originally, Kilgore was by far and away the favorite, and which is a state that is not exactly known for its Democratic streak.

If a Republican won in the heart of New England, would you not consider this a very good thing?

Gabu,

A Republican DID win in New York, which is far more Democratic than Virginia is Republican. Also, Virginia was held by a very effective and very popular Democratic Governor, who was pretty much given the free hand to appoint his successor. This victory in Virginia is more about the sound government of the Warner Administration than it is a repudiation of George Bush as Dems are trying to spin.

[Sarnstrom]

Deeds could still win, he is only behind by 4000 votes with precincts still to come in from Richmond and Fairfax County.

[Keystone Phil]

Bob Menendez is already sending his best wishes to Corzine. Senator Menendez, anyone? I am really starting to get sick with NJ.