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.
