Archive for November, 2006

Sen. Allen: You Have an Opportunity

As of this writing, the majority in the Senate hangs on the outcome of the Virginia race, one marrred by a horrible, nasty campaign by both sides. Neither side can hold its head high on this one.
The vote tallies are:

Webb (D), with 1,172,801
Allen (R), with 1,165,448

That’s a fraction of a precentage point between them, [...]

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VA Recount Almost Certain

One commentator said that Virginia law allows a candidate to demand a recount when the vote comes within one percentage point … and right now, it looks like Allen is within 1,798 votes out of 2.3 million cast, with 99.26% of the precincts reporting. That could swing to a plurality for Allen with just [...]

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When is a Defeat a Victory?

Some premature musings, just 48 minutes after the polls have closed here in California:

Is Lieberman’s victory in CT a vindication of a pro-war stance in this “year of the referendum” on the war?
What happened to the 30 - seat gains the Dems were to achieve? It looks like they will have a narrow majority [...]

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