2:43 p.m. — I’m on my way to the polls. I will try to update this post as often as I can. In the meantime, keep everyone up to date with the latest information on the returns.
May they be happy returns! 
3:32 p.m. — Well, that was spectacularly uneventful. No line. I was in and out in five minutes. At my polling place this morning, the line was wrapped around the building. This afternoon, the closer I got to the building, the fewer people I saw! I guess I’ll go run a few errands while it’s still daylight. By the way, I voted for George Bush. See you in a bit…
3:58 p.m. — Not gone yet. I’m trying to confirm a rumor that Kerry “won” Florida. Mystery Pollster has the run down on exit polls. Blackfive’s been disenfranshised.
4:47 p.m. — Here’s some good news (predictions) from John Fund of the Wall Street Journal:
Popular vote: Bush 50.0%, Kerry 48.5%, Nader 1.0%, others 0.5%.Electoral vote: Bush 296, Kerry 242.
Battleground states: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin for Bush; Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania for Kerry.
The polls are pretty consistent. Mr. Bush is at 48% or above in all of them that push leaners.
A commenter asks: “Why don’t you & more Christians support the Constitution Party (which has a Christian Platform) instead of the Republican Party?”
Good question. I’ve flirted with the idea.
5:04 p.m. — The news is a little slow right now (and so are Internet connections), but bloggers seem to be affecting Wall Street.
5:52 p.m. — I think I started live-blogging too early. Things are sloooow. Joe Carter asks, “What if John Kerry wins?”
There’s nothing sadder than a man way past his prime.
6:28 p.m. — Read the latest from Drudge. I’m doing a little blogging over at Pop and Politics. Power Line has the latest on exit poll rumors. Michelle Malkin is accessible for now.
7:00 p.m. — I really hate this waiting. Mystery Pollster is answering reader questions about exit polls.
7:19 p.m. — Here’s another what-would-you-do-if-your-guy-lost post.
7:24 p.m. — Is the game underway? Check out this election map. It’s updating live, I presume.
7:36 p.m. — There’s nothing nefarious going with the inaccessible web sites. Hosting Matters is trying to cope with the unusually heavy traffic to its sites. Live-blogging at Evangelical Outpost.
7:50 p.m. — Check out the too-close-to-call Ohio numbers. And Florida.
Lucianne.com has opened an “Insanity Prevention Thread.”
8:01 p.m. — Did you guys see Zogby? I don’t know whether to laugh hysterically or cry.
Power Line has the latest on Florida: “UPDATE: The Florida Secretary of State reports Bush’s lead at 56.6 to 42.5, with 12% of the vote cast.”
8:35 p.m. — Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio reject homosexual “marriage.”
8:49 p.m. — Live-blogging going on at National Review Online and Outside the Beltway.
9:13 p.m. — Keep your eyes on the map.
9:25 p.m. — Live-blogging at Backcountry Conservative.
9:38 p.m. — Nice traffic. A blogger friend linked me from MSNBC’s blog.
9:58 p.m. — Here’s an optimistic post on National Review Online’s blog.
10:40 p.m. — I’m on hold on the Michael Graham show!
10:59 p.m. — Still on hold. Michael King is live-blogging.
Barack Obama is America’s fifth black senator. Read about the other four.
11:10 p.m. — Drat! I was cut off before I could give out my blog address!!! I was on the Michael Graham radio show talking about positive early exit polling for Kerry. Oh well. Will Republicans pick up seats in the Senate? Too much to hope for.
11:22 p.m. — Florida: Walking on Sunshine?
11:54 p.m. — Florida goes to Bush! I’ll see how much longer I can stay awake. It’s two hours past my bedtime!
12:20 a.m. — ABC just called Colorado for Bush. These radio newscasters sound downright morose, but they’re trying to hide it.
12:39 a.m. — I must bid you all good night. I’ll listen to the coverage on my Walkman as I fall asleep, but this computer and I must part company. Thank you for participating in the live-blogging and commenting, and hopefully I’ll update this blog with exciting news in the morning!
One more before I go:
Ohio race for President
9361 of 11477 precincts - 82 percent
George W. Bush (i) Rep 2,308,194 - 51 percent
John F. Kerry Dem 2,180,849 - 48 percent
Michael Badnarik NP 12,158 - 0 percent
Michael Peroutka NP 10,602 - 0 percent
12:45 a.m. — Every time I try to leave…so Bush just won Ohio? Bush just won Ohio. Now is it over? If your comment gets stuck in the filter, you may rephrase and resubmit, or wait until I approve in the morning. Sleep well.
Happy returns. Yes. I’ll take that! Go Bush.
Comment by shannonblogs — 11.02.04 @ 3:10 pm
Good luck. Don’t get intimidated
Go Bush!!
Comment by caltechgirl — 11.02.04 @ 3:36 pm
I guess Maryland and DC aren’t battleground states, so we’re kinda hohum!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 3:45 pm
Is this live?
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 3:46 pm
It is live!
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 3:47 pm
Texan for Bush! “4 more years”
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 3:52 pm
GEORGIANS FOR BUSH!
Comment by sharon — 11.02.04 @ 3:53 pm
So are you using your handheld to input?
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 3:56 pm
VIRGINIANS for Bush!!!
Transplant from PA for BUSH!!!
4 MORE YEARS!!!!
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 3:56 pm
Maryland for Bush - ok ok you know there are some in Maryland for Bush!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 3:57 pm
Another Texan for Bush! Well there are 3 of us here!
Is there a place to see early returns? MJ was asking if I had heard anything yet but I can’t find any. Other than a story on New Hampshire where Bush leads 35 to 21 in a couple of tiny hamlets…
Comment by mjslady — 11.02.04 @ 3:58 pm
I’m on my home computer, James. There was no line at my polling place. I was prepared to stand for hours; I was in and out in five minutes. By the way, I voted for George Bush.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 3:59 pm
AP gives out the closing times for each poll location, I can’t wait. The first one closes in Kentucky, I’ve been searching the web, very worked up about the first return. Hope America can accept the winner, no shenigans.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 4:02 pm
You voted for Bush? I never would have guessed
I voted for Prez Dub-ya too! May Mr Kerry and Mrs Heinz enjoy a very quiet NON Presidential life!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 4:05 pm
New York for Bush!
Actually, no. Even in this “too close to call” race, New York has NEVER been gray or purple (depending on what map you look at), just blue.
However, good news. New Jersey, where my parents live, home of Bruce “I love Kerry” Springsteen IS too close to call. Which mean my parents’ votes actually count for something.
Comment by The Chainik Hocker — 11.02.04 @ 4:16 pm
Yep, Kentucky is pretty sure to go Bush, and their polls are from 6:00AM to 6:0PM, a little earlier than some others. On a side note, I just read on a page linked from Drudge that Guam voted Bush over Kerry by a nearly 2-1 margin.
Comment by WayneB — 11.02.04 @ 4:16 pm
Does Guam count? Don’t see it on my map. Where’s the substance!
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 4:18 pm
Well Maryland voted in a Republican Governor - Could it be possible that Maryland will go to Bush? It could happen! [can’t it?]
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 4:21 pm
I’m in middle Tennessee — mostly white rural population. I stood in front of a young girl (19?) who said this was her first election and she still didn’t know whom she was going to vote for. That astounds me that somebody could be standing there after all that’s happened and not have their mind made up….I was really paranoid about looking like I was influencing her vote, (plus I feel an awesome peace about the fact that everybody has a right to their own choice and that God is in control) so I just said, “Just pray before you go in there and God will lead your finger to the right button!” She looked at me kind of funny, and I didn’t say any more but I did pray for her myself while I waited. After I voted (for Bush), I left nervous that somehow I might have pushed the wrong button. ha.!
Comment by Jenna — 11.02.04 @ 4:25 pm
Memorable Quotes from
Excalibur (1981)
Arthur : Now, once more, I must ride with my knights to defend what was, and the dream of what could be.
We do that with our votes!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 4:30 pm
Alabama for Bush!!!
Myself, my husband, our daughter and son in law all voted for Bush so far. Even better, my life long yellow dog democrat mother voted for Bush today. Unbelieveable!!!
But, I’m hearing news that’s making me very nervous. Please pray for the President, the election and all of the voters who haven’t yet.
Comment by Pamela — 11.02.04 @ 4:31 pm
another Texan for Bush right here
Comment by Ernest S. — 11.02.04 @ 4:31 pm
Bush is as toast as this bagel I’m about to eat. Bye George!! LOL!
Comment by Justin — 11.02.04 @ 4:43 pm
Justin, that bagel you’re eating is from Texas, stop drinking the blue kool-aid, it’s all about the legacy.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 4:48 pm
good job lashawn, every vote counts..bush must win
Comment by conservblack — 11.02.04 @ 4:49 pm
Why don’t you & more Christians support the Constitution Party (which has a Christian Platform)instead of the Republican Party?
Comment by Rod — 11.02.04 @ 4:50 pm
Rod,
Can’t speak for anyone else here, but… I want my vote to count.
As for the aspects of the Republican party I don’t like, they are placed in two categories:
1) Things I can deal with, since no party will fit me and enough millions of other Americans to make a difference.
2) Things I think can be changed if enough ACTIVE party members work towards the change.
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 4:56 pm
Rod, see my latest update. However, if more Christians begin to support the Constitution Party…
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 4:57 pm
Take a look at what is happening over at Blackfive.net. He’s definitely been disenfranchised!
Comment by cooper — 11.02.04 @ 5:02 pm
Iowan for Bush here! (well, at least four if you count my husband and his parents)
The state really is mixed, depending on location mostly.
Comment by Misty — 11.02.04 @ 5:10 pm
Thanks for the post Lashawn. And SCSIwuzzy, I prayed about whom to vote for and I felt led by the Lord to vote for the Constitution Party, so if that makes my vote a waste, I can live with it.
Comment by Rod — 11.02.04 @ 5:11 pm
Not to be a party pooper, but has anyone thought about a Kerry win, and the positive things that will come about because of his win?
Comment by Eric — 11.02.04 @ 5:12 pm
I’m listening, Eric. Such as? And I’m being serious, too, not sarcastic.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 5:14 pm
Yes. If Kerry wins, I am positive that we will have more terrorist activity in the United States. I am positive that we will pull our troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan. I am postive that we will place world opinion ahead of our safety and security. And I am positive you are either self-delusional…
Comment by The Chainik Hocker — 11.02.04 @ 5:16 pm
Hitlery Cretin will find it much harder to get back into the white house.
Comment by Eric — 11.02.04 @ 5:18 pm
Positives that will come with a KErry win?? Hold up! LOL!! You know Kerry is just a place holder! I mean if he wins do you think the Dems are going to let him make any decisions? LOL!!
He’s a place holder!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 5:18 pm
I’ll support whoever wins the presidency. I voted Green for the big one so…
Took me 1+ hours to get to the polling booth. But no funny stuff I’m glad to say.
Comment by Solo — 11.02.04 @ 5:19 pm
Come on everyone, regardless of the winner, let’s be a United States. The Dems can be ugly about it, but not the Republican who belong to the Lord. But again “Don’t Mess With anyone from Texas” GW can handle this thang!
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 5:20 pm
NJ update:
Here I was, set to watch for vote fraud/irregularities in my little borough, and lo and behold, the voting booths were fixed. Sort of.
In 2000, the Republican lever didn’t work (Dem did)
In 2002, The lever was missing. Dem lever was present and working. A fuss was made.
2004. A bar was put in place, so that none of the party levers would work, so you had to pick each item one by one.
So I ended up heading over to Camden to help out over there… where, according to some rival activists, I am officially the white devil.
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 5:20 pm
Yikes Name calling! Not good, not good at all.
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 5:22 pm
Postives…
Yes for those who consider:
1. More liberal judges a positive
2. More “affirmative action” (not to be confused with “quotas” (cough)… positive
3. More laws that distinguish crimes based on race or sex or some other factor (i.e. more hate crimes laws)
4. More respect among countries who not only steal money from programs that are supposed to help citizens of a country while under sanctions (i.e. France, Germany), and do nothing as thousands are killed and being blocked from getting aid…
Yes, I guess you could call those positive if you are more worried about what someone can do for you as opposed to what are you doing for yourself.
I’m feeling you…NOT
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 5:24 pm
SCSI: See what being a Philly fan gets you
LOL!!!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 5:24 pm
SCSIwuzzy, at least you’re official and I betcha that can’t be said for a whole alot of folks voting in Camden. Just so you know, central florida is holdin it down for W.
Comment by Eric — 11.02.04 @ 5:26 pm
Right on, Renee.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 5:38 pm
this is what I find really interesting.
Conservatives accept that if Kerry wins - we can live with it.
Liberals are screaming about the “fascist regime” the U.S. will be under if Bush is re-elected, and a lot of them say they’ll move to another country if he is.
It really is funny.
Comment by Ernest S. — 11.02.04 @ 5:40 pm
Alec Baldwin said he’d leave 4 years ago if Bush got elected. I guess he’s got a lot of stuff to pack!
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 5:43 pm
Robert Redford stated that he’s considering moving to Ireland, where he….get this….”owns several homes.”
snort!
Comment by Ernest S. — 11.02.04 @ 5:45 pm
JcJ3: Thffffpppppp. I work in Filthy, live in Joisey. I am just shocked that the polls on Monday had NJ at a near swing state status (if it didn’t have such a democrat track record, it would be considered in play).
Eric: Yep. But I can say a few people trying to vote illegaly in Camden, didn’t
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 5:45 pm
Didn’t George Soros say he’d move into a monastary if Bush won again?
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 5:48 pm
All the folks on the telly are saying the huge turnout is terrible for President Bush. This is upsetting me.
Also do you think it is true that the young ones all have cell phones and thus the poll numbers are way off?
Reassure me please,
Donna
Comment by Donna Boucher — 11.02.04 @ 6:00 pm
I wrote in Colin Powell.
Comment by DarkStar — 11.02.04 @ 6:00 pm
LaShawn, you are one of a few blogs I can get. I hear
hosting matters has ben disabled by a DoS attack. Been
that way all day. You hear anything?
Comment by Steel Turman — 11.02.04 @ 6:04 pm
Donna,
If Kerry get a win - life will go on. We are Americans. We have come through many things and ‘This too shall pass’.
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:05 pm
Did someone say that Redford was going to go to Ireland if Dubya’ won?
The Irish won’t have a bit of that. My relatives in County Meath will guard the Emerald Isle to the last man before something like that happens.
By the way - Kansas for Bush!
Comment by Phil Dillon — 11.02.04 @ 6:06 pm
Don’t beleive the hype till the numbers are all in!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:06 pm
Steel - Things have been slow. I can’t get Instapundit, Michelle Malkin, Power Line and a few others. Things are definitely hot.
Donna - Heavy turnout usually favors Democrats, but the end is not yet. Are you a Christian? Even if you aren’t read this post: http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2004/10/29/endorsements/
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 6:07 pm
What do you think Mr. Powell will do this go round?
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:07 pm
Hey Donna, just remember who the media wants to win and it’ll be easier to disregard most of what they say.
Comment by Eric — 11.02.04 @ 6:07 pm
If you have a contact number for Malkin you might inquire.
There’s a bunch down. LGF and TL too. Wierd. Equal opportunity attack I guess. Or as they call that on my
planet … war.
Comment by Steel Turman — 11.02.04 @ 6:10 pm
Jesse, Jesse, Jesse! Give ME a Break!
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:12 pm
Donna,
While plenty of younger folks ony have cellular phones, there are a few factors that hurt the dem arguement (and it is a dem arg, I heard McAuliffe use it last night):
1) many cell phones, if not most, don’t share the exchange or even the area code of the owners’ residence. I have two cell numbers, one comes up as Vineland (40 minutes south of the home) and the other is in Philly, a whole other state!
2) the conventional wisdom that young = liberal is shifting. I know more republicans in their early 20’s than I did when I was in my early 20s. Granted, I also walk through Philly in my Bush 43 interstate hat, openly. This has led alot of college aged folks to ask where to vote, and where to get the conservative argument. They only hear one side on campus, and they aren’t willing to get branded as a conservative (and in Philly at the local univs. I cannot blame that feeling)
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 6:14 pm
Thank you all for the encouraging words :o)
Yes, I am a Christian and I am off to read the article you linked, La Shawn.
For the Lord loves justice,
And does not forsake His godly ones.
Psalm 37:28
Surrounded in Madison, Wisconsin,
Donna
Comment by Donna Boucher — 11.02.04 @ 6:15 pm
Oh, the geography thing in my post:
The polls are trying to tie voters to places, and cell #s don’t do that very well.
And throw in the fact that people don’t like being charged for getting called by a pollster! Really, who would stay on and answer their questions?
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 6:16 pm
It is against the law to call cells for this purpose.
Precisely because it costs the receiver.
Comment by Steel Turman — 11.02.04 @ 6:19 pm
Its funny how all the new papers web pages are set up with no data in them. I guess at 7:00pm sharp the data will start filtering in.
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:19 pm
NY Post Online has some election numbers.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 6:33 pm
Does anyone know if Therressa Heinz-Kerry is eligible to vote? I watched a short segment on tv earlier today that mentioned her husband voted, while she stood by his side. So, can she vote? Is she a US citizen. Just curious?
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 6:33 pm
Jeopardy Jingle playing in background
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:35 pm
According to Townhall.com Kerry has California in the bag and Barbera Boxer is very likely to win. Both Dems ofcourse.
The only competitive race is for the 20th District’s House seat, from which Rep. Cal Dooley (D) is retiring.
Keep prayin’.
CA is screwed up. I wouldn’t be surprised if prop 71 passes as well. Shameful!
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 11.02.04 @ 6:44 pm
A business friend revealed to me that he is not a U.S. citizen as of yet and therefore cannot/will not vote. He has two more years to go before he is pronounced an official citizen.
I told him it is worth the wait. Unfortunately, he is routing for Kerry!
I tried to talk some sense into him but its going to take some time, thank God I have two years.
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 11.02.04 @ 6:48 pm
ggalco: Quote: Asked about things that shaped her: “I became an American in Pittsburgh. People in Pittsburgh are very honest, hardworking people. They treat you openly.”
Not sure she was saying she took oath or the just ‘became’ american in a touchy feely kind of way.
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 6:50 pm
Thanks for the reply JCJ III! I have to admit that the Lord has a lot of work to do on me as it pertains to her. Maybe I just have a twisted picture of what our first lady represents. Hopefully we won’t have to be faced with that situation. Oh BTW, Colorado is Bush country!
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 6:57 pm
North Carolinians for Bush
A friend of mine is 25 years old and fits the sterotypical black male urban youth and he voted for Bush. Bush is on a move.
Comment by Dominic — 11.02.04 @ 6:57 pm
OK, I’ve got another question. (I hope ya’ll don’t get upset.) I’m a newbie at this political thang. Here’s my question: Why does D.C. have electoral votes? It would seem that Puerto Rico would have EV more so than D.C. Or Guam.
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 7:01 pm
Ok whats going on on the tube?
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 7:02 pm
It’s on
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 7:04 pm
Well that’s all the blogging for me tonight. I have a very slow connection at home so - I’ll see y’all tomorrow!
Bush 04
Comment by John C James III — 11.02.04 @ 7:08 pm
President Bush 34
Kerry 3
Comment by Donna Boucher — 11.02.04 @ 7:14 pm
Donna - Are those Electoral College numbers?
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 7:18 pm
CNN has Ted Kennedy on YUCK!
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 7:19 pm
ABC started their coverage at 6:30 Eastern and plan to run to the end. The local FOX hasn’t started yet, I imagine they might kick in at 8 unless it’s a Detroit thing that they decided not to cover it. Hard to imagine tho since they’re showing King of the Hill right now.
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 7:20 pm
My TV skips right past CNN. It knows that it’ll get socks thrown at it if it stops there
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 7:21 pm
What does it look like out there?
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 7:22 pm
I won’t relax until I see Florida and Ohio in red.
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 7:23 pm
I’m with you Carl, how about NY sticking it to Boston, MA since they won the baseball game, how about some team spirit NY.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 7:24 pm
Drudge has his EV graphic up. The Fox news site has a detailed look at the races, to include senate.
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 7:24 pm
I *have* to move out of Detroit. Voting was a very depressing experience for me :(( Ugh, I had to listen to people - who just assumed I was a liberal too - talk about the draft Bush would implement, etc, etc. I’ve been down all day.
Comment by Carin — 11.02.04 @ 7:25 pm
My hubby just called from work (local news affiliate). The NAACP in Detroit has filed a federal lawsuit about voter intimidation. According to him “all h-e-double hocky sticks is breaking loose” (censored for LaShawn’s comment sensibilities).
Comment by Jema — 11.02.04 @ 7:28 pm
In a couple of minutes, you will see Ohio go into the too close to call column. Expect it to stay there a long time.
Many christians will have voted for Kerry; It’s very close.
Comment by Steven J. Kelso Sr. — 11.02.04 @ 7:28 pm
West Virginia for Bush! Add 5 to the total. CNN projection. It had been “leaning” toward Bush. Praise God!
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 7:31 pm
WHAT Jema? I swear, Detroit has to be the most PRO-Dem vote they can count on. This am, the people were in line cheering about the power of their voting power. Not to mention, they weren’t very fussy about making people take off or cover their Kerry buttons, etc. I saw at least 4, and I wasn’t really looking that hard.
Comment by Carin — 11.02.04 @ 7:35 pm
I can’t get any other blogs besides this one. With WVA going GW, we should also win VA. Also, we can’t be afraid of a high turnout, we know the people have spoken
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 7:35 pm
CNN.com sez
CANDIDATE|VOTE |VOTE%|EV
Bush | 711,956 |57% | 39
Kerry | 524,470 |42% | 3
Nader | 5,194 |1% | 0
1% precincts reporting - Updated 7:30 p.m. ET
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/president/
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 7:36 pm
God save the world, Andy, but it is still very early, and those were Bush states. Still, VERY encouraging
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 7:37 pm
Check out http://www.megapundit.com for the election blow-by-blow.
It’s Bush 34 Kerry 3
Comment by Jim — 11.02.04 @ 7:37 pm
Donna-
Cell phone only people are 5% of the population. We are and also many of our friends. However, since most of our friends are either Christians or military or both, our sample of cell phone only voters skews 100% Bush! I would expect this group to trend slightly Kerry.
However, call screeners (those with caller ID who don’t answer unknown numbers) are a much larger group, I think 30% of those called in the polls. This group is older and more likely to tend Bush.
At any rate, we’ll know soon. Keep praying.
Comment by Elizabeth B — 11.02.04 @ 7:38 pm
The amendment to ban gay marriage PASSED! BUSH WILL WIN OHIO!!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:38 pm
Hold on Ray, no celebrating yet
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 7:38 pm
Okay, who has the Valium? Lol. 2 votes in IN for Bush here. Also, as of right now, my husband’s cousin is winning the city council race where we live. We are very excited about that. His democratic opponent was his boss…Lol. I don’t know if I would want to go back to work after beating my boss.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 7:39 pm
The Finish Line:Liveblogging the Election
6:39 — Other Livebloggers: James Joyner, La Shawn Barber 6:34 — This Just In… Bush has won the coveted Christian quasi-Trotskyist Third Way Democrat vote 6:16 — When Liberal’s Dream The Village Voice thinks that if Kerry wins: “The Christian…
Trackback by the evangelical outpost — 11.02.04 @ 7:40 pm
Man, it is GOOD to see you guys. Thanks for stopping in. The anticipation is the worst part of this whole thing. Check out the link to the election map.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 7:41 pm
Naw man,
I’ve waited too long for this. I am celebrating now so I can! I am enjoyingevery battle won RIGHT NOW.
OPTIMISM and prayer Carl.
We picked up Zell’s seat too and the GOP is ROCKING down here in Florida!!!!!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:42 pm
Did I tell you guys I took my wife and child to see the President in Lakeland. He walked over and shook my hand. We were lucky and got VIP tickets. I yelled out “MR. PRESIDENT!” and he stopped, walked over to me, looked me in the eye and gave me a high five shake!!
My liberal Democrat wife voted for him after that and my 6 year old daughter loves the guy and Laura and comes running for me everytime they appear on TV.
I converted one lib vote and I KNOW many of you did the same. We are no longer a house divided.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:45 pm
We’re going to go watch with our neighbors. (We gave up our TV. Tonight, the debates, and the Olympics are the only time we miss it. But, our daughter is 2 1/2 and we have another due in February, so we’re glad we did. We watch DVDs on the computer)
I’ll miss the live blogging, but it’s more fun to watch on TV than online.
Comment by Elizabeth B — 11.02.04 @ 7:48 pm
Looks like Mel Martinez will give us ANOTHER seat in the Senate!!! He is presently stomping Betty Castor.
Yes, it is still early, but signs are encouraging.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:48 pm
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
Bush_____|___1,274,560|__58%|_39
Kerry____|_____915,492|__42%|__3
Nader____|_______8,207|___1%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_38|_31
House_|_11|__5
Called Races
WV: Bush over Kerry = 5 EV
2% precincts reporting - Updated 7:45 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 7:49 pm
Mel (R) with a 7 point lead with 4% reporting.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:50 pm
I’m a big Katherine Harris fan, and she’s winning. Daschle’s going down, so is Martin Frost. Yippee!!!
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 7:51 pm
Daschle down! Yes!!!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:52 pm
The Finish Line:Liveblogging the Election
6:52 — Controversies: A temporary restraining order has been put on some absentee votes in Pennsylvania. With 21 electoral votes, this could be an important development. 6:46 — The Tally: Bush wins W. Virginia [B-39/K-3] 6:39 — Other Livebloggers: J…
Trackback by the evangelical outpost — 11.02.04 @ 7:52 pm
Daschle down!!?? We may be starting a big party tonight!!!
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 7:52 pm
In Ohio, the dems are going to court to have polls stay open longer. Any want to guess which polls? (It ain’t all of them!)
Comment by Steven J. Kelso Sr. — 11.02.04 @ 7:53 pm
I hope you guys are paying attention to my live-blogging. I’m trying to track down the latest info.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 7:54 pm
Ray,
That is some exciting news. I’m ready to move back to FL now!!
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 7:55 pm
I may have to reschedule some meetings this week if thi trend keeps up. Looking REALLY good right now.
Tavis Smiley on now………and of course he goes negative.
ALL of the pundits are frightened of the “gay marriage effect” and with good reason.
African Americans going over to the light on this issue?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:55 pm
Okay, I want time to go really slow, so Repubs. can get out there and still vote. BUT, I wish it would go faster, so we can know that Bush is reelected NOW. Yes, I’m a tad impatient…Lol.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 7:56 pm
New York Post Online is pretty good with the updates…
they are showing Ohio and some reporting from FL
Good stuff so far
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 7:57 pm
Come on down. This is a GOP state FOR SURE NOW!! Even Tavis is showing fear. He is discussing how Black voters turned away from the Dems because of Godless issues like “gay marriage.”
They didn’t want to listen to us when we said this was a big issue. They are now.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:57 pm
La Shawn, I’m reading the liveblogging too … but I’m not looking at numbers (Ohio ones you mentioned) until they are gonna start calling them ON the networks. I don’t want to get my hopes up. Anyone else have Foxnews playing in the background?
Comment by Carin — 11.02.04 @ 7:58 pm
FLORIDA: BUSH 54% KERRY 45% with now 11% reporting.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 7:59 pm
It’s early and OH is close
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 7:59 pm
On ABC Tavis Smiley just claimed that Bush alienated the Black vote! Oh yeah? Please explain why Bush is projected to win double his numbers from 2000?
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 7:59 pm
I just looked at FL results for 8% of precincts reporting–
BUSHIE’S LEADING 56%!!!! to Kerry’s 43%. I don’t know which precincts those are, but they don’t include the panhandle, yet. Keep praying!!
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:01 pm
Tavis is not known for telling the truth. He KNOWS Bush doubled up on his previous black vote take.
If Bush gets the reported 18% of the black vote, it is over.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:01 pm
The Panhandle votes will blow this thing WIDE OPEN!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:02 pm
This is why I weaned myself off football.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 8:02 pm
Detroit NAACP is suing to keep the polls open beyond 8pm and claims too many incidents of intimidation.
Yeah!!! 60% of MI voters in favor of DMA with 30% of precints reporting
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:02 pm
Fight song is playing in my hometown, Big D elects George W. Bush…..exciting stuff, I’ve been waiting all year for this one.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:02 pm
Carin -
Weird, huh? Detroit has basically been written off as Democrat, not sure what the hullabaloo is about. Hubby works at WDIV (NBC), but we don’t have cable — antennae signal sucks for that channel only! Kids are watching a Barney video. As soon as I can get local news on the tube, I’ll see if anyone else is covering it. Nothing about it on WDIV’s website, so not sure what’s up.
Comment by Jema — 11.02.04 @ 8:02 pm
People still in line in Florida GOP strongholds.
THIS IS MORE FUN THAN WATCHING THE GATORS WIN THE NC in 1996!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:03 pm
If Bush is leading 56-43 without the panhandle, FL is in the BAG!!
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:04 pm
DMA = Defense of Marriage Act as a State constituitional amendment
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:04 pm
Kerry wins Daley cheating Illinois. Anyone surprised?
Kerry 74
Bush 66
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:05 pm
Andy,
What is DMA??
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:05 pm
Michigan is CHEATING
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:05 pm
I was up at 5am this morning. Voted for Bush at 6:45am. Got to work at 7:45am. Was on the web searching, googling, blogging, responding, panting, gasping, reacting - all - day - long - until I left work at 4pm. Got home at 5pm and as I parked, pulled the Bush/Cheney sticker off my car in case we have a - Oh My Dear God Please Bush Victory - because spouse told me to so that I don’t get vandalized again tomorrow after results come in. Have been blogging ever since. Spouse has been scanning every news channel for results. Oh dear God, please have George Bush win as the President of the United States.
Comment by Smooth — 11.02.04 @ 8:06 pm
OHIO judge trying to cheat to keep polls open past the legal time.
TOUGH cookies if they didn’t take advantage of EARLY voting.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:06 pm
I voted for Bushitler!!! zieg hiel!!
just kidding… Shock value ya know.
I voted for Dubya…like there was any other choice…sheesh
Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 8:08 pm
they have not counted the big counties yet in FL… just over a million votes counted so far, but still good for Bush so far and the panhandle is still to come
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 8:08 pm
The Finish Line:Liveblogging the Election
7:00 — The Tally: Kerry takes NJ, MA, MD, CT, ME, IL, DC, and DE. Bush has IN, OK, AL, GA, and TN. [B-66/K-77] 6:55 — Developing: First time voters in Ohio appear to be voting in higher numbers than…
Trackback by the evangelical outpost — 11.02.04 @ 8:09 pm
Bush up 13% in Florida with 12.6% in.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:09 pm
Zogby picks Kerry with an electoral count of 311 to Bush 213??? Bush might win popular vote but lose election?
CAN THIS BE?!
www zogby dot com
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:09 pm
Zogby is delusional and a liar. He called that much earlier this afternoon. Many have said that he’s trying to influence the election.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:11 pm
According to Townhall.coms C-Log, Bush 66, Kerry 71.
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 11.02.04 @ 8:12 pm
Be ready for a little let down if Florida southern criminal counties have not been counted yet. Lots of buffoonery down there as in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:12 pm
Jema, what side of the city do you live in?? I saw the NAACP “people” out - carrying signs to talk to them if you have a voting problem (@@). I mean, they were fishing for anything. But, I swear, my experience is that the polling location was as friendly to a Democrat as a fly is to crap. ALL Democrat signs out (no Bush, etc.) Please, it is really really sad.
Comment by Carin — 11.02.04 @ 8:12 pm
Ray,
Do you know what part of FL has been counted already?
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:12 pm
CNN has Kerry up in OH with 145,000 votes in…
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 8:12 pm
Zogby is politicking for a job as official pollster in the Kerry administration. His polls sample HEAVILY Democrat.
He got lucky last time.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:13 pm
Sorry Kiki I do not know. I’ll try to find out quick like a bunny….
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:14 pm
Thanks, Ray. I would just love it if the numbers being reported for Bushie in FL are East Coast numbers, because you KNOW the West Coast and Panhandle are conservative. I would love to see a Bush landslide in FL.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:16 pm
George W is still in the HOUSE!! Hi, Mom…a little football game antic. This is great.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:17 pm
This is so dang exciting! ( need to make another pot of coffee.) Obama is projected to have beat Keyes. I’ll save the Keyes issue for another day. Oh, gotta txt husband in class. This is such a stressful evening.
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 8:18 pm
CNN is being VERY aggressive in its projections.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:18 pm
Fox news is up and running on the local Detroit station. Now I can monitor fair and balanced instead of listening to that ijit Mark halprin and boo-hoo Tavis Smiley over on ABC. No doubt about it, they are shocked, shocked indeed over the way DMA (Defense of Marriage Amendment) is running so strong.
Also for Michigan, it looks like the proposition to force the State to “Mother May I?” for each and every lottery and State sponsored gambling. Yeah!!!
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:18 pm
as a gay man, if i decide to marry, how does this change your straight marriage? aren’t you still married? what are you defending?
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:20 pm
20% in Florida and Bush still maintaining his 8 point lead
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:22 pm
We don’t care at this point mr. gay man.
GO BUSH and GO DMA!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:23 pm
Brock, simply put, if I as a Christian have the right to have my vote counted and be heard, I might as well have it go with hand in hand with my sense of morality.
If and when the country’s majority decides that gay marriage is a right, so be it. Until then, I say no. Sorry
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:24 pm
Does anybody have the facts on Florida absentee ballots not being counted until Thursday?
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 8:24 pm
Bush 74 Kerry 74
a dead heat?
270 electoral votes needed to win.
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 11.02.04 @ 8:24 pm
Bush still maintainig a 13% popular vote lead. Cali and NY still out however.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:25 pm
RC I’m with you.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:26 pm
by the way, mr. straight man (i’m assuming you’re straight ray…may not be the case)
In the bible, leviticus also talks about how eating lobster and crawfish is also ‘an abomination’.
you are going to care when you find out that one day that one of your relatives is gay and want them to be happy.
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:26 pm
Brock, what I am defending is my right to disagree with homosexuality and not be forced to pay for it. I’m a libertarian, so I have no desire to make it illeagal. Just leave me and my children alone!
Comment by Steven J. Kelso Sr. — 11.02.04 @ 8:28 pm
25% of Florida, Bush up by 9
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:29 pm
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
BUSH_____|_____4,035,245|___57%|_66
KERRY____|_____3,075,245|___42%|_77
NADER____|_______18,663|____0%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_41|_34
House_|_34|_20
4% precincts reporting - Updated 8:24 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:29 pm
hey andy,
slavery was once quite popular in this country as well…that doesn’t make it morally correct.
btw, slavery is also favored quite openly in the bible…doesn’t make it the right thing to do does it??
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:30 pm
Dee,
I have heard that they will count them only if it is close in FL. Roughly 150,000 of those are projected for Bush since they would be military absentee ballots.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:30 pm
Carin -
I don’t live in Detroit, I live downriver. Hubby works for WDIV, right down by the MGM Grand. I don’t know if he saw any firsthand, he works in the newsroom in receive, bringing in the live shots from the microwave trucks.
Downriver, voting was a breeze. It was harder parking at 8 am at a school than getting in to vote. Strange thing though — No ID’s were checked, none at all. I could have been voting anyone’s registration as long as I knew their name, address, and birthdate.
Comment by Jema — 11.02.04 @ 8:32 pm
First of all, Brock, slavery is NOT endorsed in any way in the Bible. Secondly, homosexuality is very much condemned and called a sin in the Bible. Now, let’s get back on topic, and discuss the election.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:32 pm
Thanks Kiki
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 8:32 pm
hey steven,
believe it or not, i realllly don’t want YOU or (especially) you’re children.
gay people are no more likely to molest children than straight.
you have the right to believe what you want. you have the right to worship as you choose. and you have the right to have your relationship recognized by the federal government for a huge number of benefits (over 1000 of them).
we are just asking for the same.
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:33 pm
They didn’t check our ID’s here in IN, either, Jema. I showed mine, though. I think it’s assinine that they are changing the rules just because of intimidation tactics by the Dems. I have to show my ID to write a check, why shouldn’t I have to show it to vote?
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:34 pm
CNN.com sez the women vote is running 54% for sKerry. The male vote is running 51% for Bush.
Geraldine Ferraro on FOX sez the Dems are running strng to retake the senate — snort
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:34 pm
And if a man sells his daughter to be a female slave, she shall not go out as the male slaves do EX21:7
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:35 pm
Hey Andy, this is one woman who went against the grain.
I voted for Bushie!! Of course, you could say that the intelligent woman votes are breaking 100% to 0% for Bushie.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:37 pm
Andy, I know I’m a little slow, but how can Bush be 1 million ahead, with that kind of vote split?? Can’t these people add??
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:37 pm
Electoral Votes
Bush 89
Kerry 74
Comment by ggalco — 11.02.04 @ 8:39 pm
Geraldine hasn’t been right about anything since she thought she could beat Ronaldus Magnus and surely before.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:39 pm
At my precint in Detroit, they were asking for ID, but not consistently. I showed mine. I guess those with voter cards were assumed to be legit. Since I moved, my card didn’t catch up to me, I guess that was cause for asking for ID.
My polling place was hosting the 3 neighboring precints and wouldn’t you know it, I had go to each of the 3 precinct stations before I found mine — last place you look is always a charm
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:40 pm
hey kiki,
sorry, the topic was Defense of Marriage Act, and I didn’t bring it up.
homosexuality is not actually a word that appears in the bible at all. you’ll find most references to ‘man lying with man’ in Leviticus being called an ‘abomination’ and not a sin. PLEASE READ that entire scripture…it also talks about many many many other things that are also abominations (ie…eating shellfish)
please quote scripture and verse where is says that being gay is a sin kiki
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:40 pm
Kiki you’re a great American
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:41 pm
Aw yeah, triple digits for GW. Let’s go PA, and Ohio, what’s the hold up.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:42 pm
and i’m not andy? geez you’re hurting my feelings now
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:42 pm
Brock, drop it and go comment on the relevant posts
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:43 pm
This is sort of like playing dominoes, first one to 300 wins. I see 300.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:43 pm
That one EV in Maine has flip-flopped back and forth about 4 times now. Currently for GW
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:44 pm
Hey y’all Brock is looking for some attention on the wrong night. Say goodbye Brock or talk election.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:44 pm
Carl, I don’t know. CNN must be drowning in data
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:45 pm
andy, i’ll drop it when DMA fails
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:46 pm
Brock quote:
“you have the right to have your relationship recognized by the federal government for a huge number of benefits (over 1000 of them)”
Let’s not forget the responsibilities a reality some Gay couples in California where not ready to take on.
When the State of California decided to write a more muscular civil union law to offer the responsibilities and benefits of marriage to same sex partners, Gay Marriage Activists hailed this law as a giant step towards marriage equality. A funny thing happened on the way to equality, many same sex couples started opting to get out of this quasi-marriage arraigment. Last summer the State of California send gay couples registered under the old weaker civil union law letters informing them that they had until Jan 1 to opt out before the new law with the added rights and responsibilities came into effect. The problem it seems that as many newly het marriage couples find out married couples are punished by Federal tax code specifically Federal Income taxes.
Another un intended consequence of the new law in CA was a loss of benefits of the state run health care insurance as well as disability payments when the combined income of both partners was added to the equation. Rather than losing government benefits many couples decided to get out of their current civil arraignment. The reality of marriage took some gay couples by surprise. Marriage it is not only about the benefits but also the added responsibilities, apparently some folks in California were not prepared to deal with. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 8:47 pm
You’re right Sarg. PA, NY & Ohio very slow reporting. When are they gonna call Florida for Bush??!!
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:47 pm
Brock, you need to drop your anger and then you will see the truth for what it is. Stop trying to use scripture to justify obviously immoral behavior. Shameful.
Comment by Jerry McClellan — 11.02.04 @ 8:48 pm
Brock,
Here’s the definition of abomination:
abom•i•na•tion \e-’ba-me-”na-shen\ noun (14c)
1 : something abominable
2 : extreme disgust and hatred : loathing
(C)1997, 1996 Zane Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved
Sin is something that is contrary to the nature of God. He created man and woman, not man and man or woman and woman. He always intended for it to be man and woman together, so homosexuality is a SIN, as it is contrary to the nature of God. And, I will let you read the above definition of abomination, and you can infer from that how God feels about homosexuality. Please don’t try to justify your sin with God’s Word. It won’t work. You will be held accountable for your sin, just as I will. However, I have accepted the Lord as my personal Savior, therefore, I am forgiven, and I will go to be with my Lord when I die.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:48 pm
Bush broke 100 first Whoohoo
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
BUSH_____|_____6,208,198|___56%|102
KERRY____|_____4,835,144|___44%|_77
NADER____|_______34,727|____0%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_42|_35
House_|_41|_31
7% precincts reporting - Updated 8:45 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:48 pm
OK, what about all these reports about “Discouragement” at the White House?
What do they know?
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:49 pm
NY polls don’t close until 9P EST. PA didn’t close until 8P, and in OH, they decided to keep some polls open 1 extra hour, so they didn’t close until 8:30P.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:50 pm
kiki? what will you be forgiven for?
certainly you are without sin (no lobster for you!)
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:50 pm
Hey Brock,
Give it up.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:51 pm
102 Bush,
77 Kerry
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 8:52 pm
read Romans chapter 1 “Leather Boi”
Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 8:53 pm
kiki,
homosexuality is all throughout nature. most animals exhibit homosexual behavior too.
i was born gay and i’m also one of god’s children.
bush has made this an election topic not me. i would MUCH rather the country be united against terrorism instead of divided on an issue like this
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 8:53 pm
Bush is trending great!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:53 pm
Right on Dee. Marriage is more about responsiblities than rights.
Other than that, I’m thru discussing the pros and cons of the topic.
MI’s DMA just moved to moved up a notch — missed the brakedown.
Now the Detroit GOP is suing the Dems for intimidating the GOP poll watchers. Sigh
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 8:53 pm
Hmmmmmmmm…Fox News has already called Jersey for Kerry, and yet, it’s a 50% to 49% split for Kerry with not all of the precincts reporting.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 8:53 pm
Tied in OH (well Bush up 2 now)
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 8:54 pm
VERY SLIGHT lead for Bush in Ohio, 51-49, with 4% reportingm, mind you, last time I looked he was behind, so I like the trend.
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:54 pm
CAN WE GET OFF THE HOMOSEXUALITY AND DISCUSS THE ELECTION, PLEASE?
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 8:54 pm
Let’s step outside Brock, you need a time out on the North Pole. Chill…
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 8:54 pm
Brock,
What is your mission here?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:55 pm
Geez, Kiki, in that case they should have called Florida for Bush about an hour ago
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:55 pm
So Brock,
Seriously explain this to me…
If people are “born” gay, how do you explain bi-secuals and Anne Hesch? Sorry but those examples and many like them (although we don’t hear those spattered all over the news)… point to choice. Just how I view it with the facts placed in front of me. I am sure a pedophile, an adulturer and a sex addict can all say, they were born gay also. Can they not? And if not, why not?
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 8:56 pm
40% of Florida, Bush up by 13
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 8:57 pm
Everybody, please don’t ask Brock anymore questions about that, OK? I don’t want this thread off-topic.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 8:57 pm
shuddup…. let’s kill some Islamo-Fascists!!!
After all, they want us all dead
Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 8:59 pm
Brock,
Go to a San Fran blog please!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 8:59 pm
ban them then La Shawn
Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 8:59 pm
The Florida numbers are creeping me out. Are we counting our chickens before they hatch? I was expecting FLA to be so close and Bush showing such an edge I’m a little nervous, or maybe Ohio is the new Florida? Maybe it’s time to lay off the Mountain Dew *L*
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 9:01 pm
renee, the world isn’t black and white but shades of grey.
i honestly believe that there are a range of sexualities just like there are a range of skin tones, a range of eye color, and a range of personalities.
i will not be lumped into a group with pedophiles, adulturers, and sex addicts…i am none of those and neither are most other gay people. WAKE UP IT’S 2004!!
You all honestly sound like you would prefer to live in an age where all laws came from the bible…THEY DON’T
Sheesh!
Sorry La Shawn…I’m just trying to stick up for what I believe is right.
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:02 pm
Actually Dee, not one state has changed from 2000 yet. Although (boo), NH doesn’t look good right now.
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:03 pm
will you come with me to san fran ray? it’d be good for you to get out and see some of the rest of the world.
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:03 pm
Dee - I feel the same way about Flordia. The numbers are creepy. Still a long way to go…
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 9:04 pm
News media deathly afraid to call Florida for Bush when it is CLEAR he is going to win it.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:04 pm
Dan Rather is in fine form again this year!
“George Bush is sweeping through the Midwest like a big combine.”
He is so funny to listen to!
Comment by Donna Boucher — 11.02.04 @ 9:05 pm
Right now Bush 157-112. 113 to go. Keep our fingers crossed everyone.
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:07 pm
Let’s do discuss the election. That’s what I’m here for, not to discuss homosexuality, Brock.
Carl, they should have called FL for Bush by now, but it seems that they aren’t calling the battleground states.
They wouldn’t want to make the mistake of four years ago, especially if it’s in Bush’s favor. Hmph!
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 9:08 pm
Florida, Florida, Florida!
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 9:08 pm
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
BUSH_____|_____9,023,208|___54%|155
KERRY____|_____7,482,727|___45%|112
NADER____|_______51,891|____0%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_44|_37
House_|_57|_42
CNN.com sez;
46% __Male: 51% for Bush | 47% for sKerry
54% Female: 54% for bush | 45% for sKerry
===============================
38%_Dems: _9% for Bush | 90% for sKerry
36%__Reps: 92% for Bush | _7% for sKerry
26%__Inds: 45% for Bush | 52% for sKerry
12% precincts reporting - Updated 9:03 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:08 pm
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Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 9:09 pm
Notice the numbers coming from Florida have not yet started to count Miami or the south.
Hmmmm, be afraid
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:09 pm
Doesn’t look like NY had any team spirit, they voted for a Bostonian. If I was a NY Yankee fan I would have voted for GW to get back at Boston.
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 9:09 pm
Bush up by 4 in Ohio!!!! Combine that with Florida!! I’m still nervous as hell
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:10 pm
Carl,
It seems that they aren’t calling the battleground states, yet. I can hardly wait for them to put FL in the Bush column.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 9:10 pm
Lol, Sarge.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 9:11 pm
Shep Smith of FOX says Florida is “tight.” IT IS NOT! Call it for Bush!!!!
Bush is stomping Kerry. Even with Broward, Dade and Palm Beach, it will be darned near impossible for Kerry to make up a 9 POINT deficit!!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:12 pm
NPR just said that the southern counties in Florida have not been counted yet.
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 9:12 pm
Ray, if I were a superstitious woman, I’d say you were going to jinx it!
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 9:13 pm
WE pick up a governor!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:13 pm
Bummer, Chuck ‘Let’s-introduce-the-draft’ Schumer won again in NY
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:13 pm
Congrats Montie, the GOP is winning in spite of some comments by Coburn
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:14 pm
You are not Lashawn. You are a woman of God. HE will decide in spite of me. Right?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:14 pm
Carl,
What is your source on Ohio?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:15 pm
Ray, CNN.com election results. Now have Bush up by 7 in Florida, 54% reporting
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:16 pm
The big counties are starting to come in for FL…
it is getting a bit closer…
still waiting on Miami Dade
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 9:17 pm
http://network.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2004/general/by_county/pres/FL.html?SITE=FLMYR&SECTION=POLITICS
Here’s a county by county list of the precincts in FL.
Comment by Kiki B. — 11.02.04 @ 9:17 pm
Ray what is your source for Broward, Dade and Palm Beach?
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:17 pm
All southern areas of Florida are not necessarily Democrat.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:18 pm
I do not have one nor have I counted their impact out.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:19 pm
I think it is funny how I read about the parties being upset about a close election. Maybe if either party had a candidate worth voting for people would get more excited… who knows. I am a Nader fan. I am going to boycott the Democratic, and Republican party, because both are paid off by the same rich corporations that run America.
I heard on NPR that it really doesn’t matter who you vote for because they will just get bought out by the same lobby groups. What a country…
Well, that is all I have to say.
Comment by Zack — 11.02.04 @ 9:19 pm
BUT, I AM from Ft. Lauderdale and know that conservatives still exist down there.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:20 pm
Talk about weird, CNN just took away about 10K votes from Nader. Go figure
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
BUSH_____|____10,548,510|___54%|155
KERRY____|_____9,084,971|___46%|112
NADER____|_______42,435|____0%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_44|_38
House_|_68|_46
46% __Male: 51% for Bush | 47% for sKerry
54% Female: 54% for bush | 45% for sKerry
===============================
38%_Dems: _9% for Bush | 90% for sKerry
36%__Reps: 92% for Bush | _7% for sKerry
26%__Inds: 45% for Bush | 52% for sKerry
13% precincts reporting - Updated 9:16 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:21 pm
Bush up by 13% STILL with 41% reporting in Florida.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:21 pm
Whoa…
NJ went to Kerry by less than 600 votes. That’s in lawsuit territory.
But I wonder how they could call the state when only 10% of the precints are in…
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 9:23 pm
correct you are zack…expect changes in 2008 now that everyone knows that people will give a few hundred bucks to their candidate via the internet.
a fiscal conservative and a social moderate could clean both party clocks
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:23 pm
Which outlet called it Scuzzy?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:23 pm
I lived in Florida for 20 yrs and although most Cubans vote traditional Republican there has been an influx of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans and other Hispanics who vote traditional Democrat. Lets not forget the maddening habit of elderly jewish NY transplants in South Florida continue to vote for Democrats as if FDR was still running for office.
Comment by Dee — 11.02.04 @ 9:24 pm
NH getting a little closer. Bush only down by about 3,000 votes. He continues to gain in Ohio, up by 6
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:25 pm
Election Night Liveblogging
Scroll down for the latest updates ~7:15 EDT: According to Fox News, with 1% reporting, Jim Demint 62% Inez Tenenbaum 35% I will update this post shortly and make it my only post for liveblogging of results tonight, primarily centered…
Trackback by Backcountry Conservative — 11.02.04 @ 9:25 pm
Daschle back up by 4 with 4 in according to Fox
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:26 pm
Carin, FOX-Detroit is saying that downriver is trending for Bush and the Dems are freaking out since that’s supposed to be in their pocket.
FOX sez Daschle is supposedly 4% ahead of Thune
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:26 pm
Carl,
Who says Bush is up by 6 in Ohio?
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:27 pm
Ray, Fox and the local ABC and NBC affils
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 9:28 pm
Florida just switched back to Bush 53% to Kerry 46%
with 53% reporting
Comment by Jim — 11.02.04 @ 9:28 pm
I’m going to need a long vacation after this.
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 9:28 pm
Raymond, I am getting all this from CNN.com election results. I got the link from Townhall.com
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:28 pm
Thanks guys!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:30 pm
Susan Estrich on Fox sez PA voters are still in line, even tho the polls closed officially. It’s going to be close there
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:30 pm
This is some nerve racking stuff.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:30 pm
La Shawn, Sista this is what its all about, Let all the people on the Blog, say YEAH! Whoop Whoop. 4 more years
Comment by sergeantjones — 11.02.04 @ 9:31 pm
164 Bush,
112 Kerry
Comment by SCSIwuzzy — 11.02.04 @ 9:31 pm
PA is an anomalie and really one weird outlier.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:32 pm
I sure don’t want to jinx anything. Bush up by 7 in Fla, with 55% in. Kerry will have to break 60% on the rest to win. Keeping my finger crossed, and starting to feel the effects of too much wine.
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:32 pm
Bush WILL win this TONIGHT! Keep praying.
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:32 pm
So far, Zogby has called every single one so far…100% accuracy including the Bush wins in NC, TN, VA, WV.
Maybe he isn’t so crazy afterall???
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:33 pm
What happens if Bush loses Florida? What states will he have to win in order to win?
Comment by La Shawn — 11.02.04 @ 9:34 pm
Any monkey could call those states. LOL!!
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:34 pm
Bush appears to be getting stomped in Penn, BUT…..
Comment by Raymond C. Coleman — 11.02.04 @ 9:36 pm
4 more beers 4 more beers… er years! lol
Comment by Joshua — 11.02.04 @ 9:36 pm
Carl, Kerry is winning with 66% in Broward, FL so far
Comment by Brock — 11.02.04 @ 9:36 pm
La Shawn, if he loses Florida, it ain’t worth figuring out the math, he’s toast. But, so far so good
Comment by Carl — 11.02.04 @ 9:36 pm
I goofed on the past few reports and had the female votes reversed — corrected now
sKerry breaks 10 million and Nader is back up to 52K
CNN.com sez,
CANDIDATE|____VOTE____|VOTE%|EV_
BUSH_____|____12,628,300|___53%|164
KERRY____|____10,908,792|___46%|112
NADER____|_______52,363|____0%|__0
Balance of Power @ EST
______|GOP|DEM
Senate|_44|_38
House_|_78|_57
46% __Male: 52% for Bush | 47% for sKerry
54% Female: 45% for bush | 54% for sKerry
===============================
38%_Dems: _9% for Bush | 90% for sKerry
35%__Reps: 92% for Bush | _7% for sKerry
26%__Inds: 44% for Bush | 52% for sKerry
16% precincts reporting - Updated 9:31 p.m EST
Comment by Andy — 11.02.04 @ 9:36 pm
Any monkey…LOL, I like that Ray:)
Comment by Renee — 11.02.04 @ 9:37 pm
Raymond, something is screwy ther