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Hot Air » Blog Archive » Breaking: Jim Webb declared winner in VA — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:35:48 +0000

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By: California Conservative

California Conservative — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:21:19 +0000

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By: NightmareOnKStreet

NightmareOnKStreet — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:03:10 +0000

Wow, you guys are really coming down hard on our fellow (albeit misguided) Americans, the Democrats. Don’t you think calling them “pu$$ies” is a little harsh? I live in New Jersey and if things weren’t ugly enough here before the Dems started circling the national drain, they are rapidly getting there. Just saw Brit Hume on FNC talking about the possibility of “Dems dirty tricks starting already” with Kean Jr.’s offices being vandalized. Naturally, I want to give the (allegedly dirty) Dems a chance to defend themselves. Afterall, they’ve recently been campaigning heavily in beach towns in my county (which is the ONLY RED COUNTY in a VERY BLUE STATE) and it is entirely possible that Menendez and his boys are just having a really bad day because… they’ve gotten sand in their v-a-g-i-n-a-s. So let’s take the high road guys and not rush to judgement, k? Remember, we’ll have the next two years to call them pu$$ies (AND LOSERS).

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:24:48 +0000

This election is more about voter apathy than anything else.

Everyone I know is, for the most part, supporting the same political parties as they did in the election two years ago. So… if Republicans will win if Republican voters turn out to the polls.

Yes, Republicans are disgruntled with their party, but they(we) still do not embrace the current Democratic plans either.

So, Democrats are counting on disgruntled Republicans to not show up to vote. I say all this with certainty, because, Democrats have been campaigning very hard to encourage disgruntled Republicans to either vote for them, or to simply stay home and not at all.

So, if Republicans lose, it’s our own fault for not voting.

So, get our butts out of the house and go vote.

By: Wake up America

Wake up America — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:22:00 +0000

Voting Problems Already Starting….

This was a Republican that called in and he claims that no matter WHAT box he checked it defaulted to the Democratic candidate. Can anyone say “clusterfuck”… keep checking for updates on this….

By: Tony737

Tony737 — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:21:11 +0000

Mrs.737 and I just voted. She is a registered democrat … guess what? She voted straight party line … for the Pubbies!

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Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:16:08 +0000

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By: JaHerer22

JaHerer22 — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:02:08 +0000

I admire everyone’s unfettered optimism. No matter what happens, at least you guys can say you stayed positive to the end.

Unpopular president, unpopular war, bad poll numbers, prediction of defeat from experts–no big deal. You guys “feel” victory. Kinda like Bush “felt” the WMDs and Cheney “felt” we would be greeted as liberators. Ahh, the sweet comfort of truthiness…

By: Jaibones

Jaibones — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:59:23 +0000

Mark,

Mark, I voted as I did because I do not believe the liberal media, nor the broken polls.

DannoJyd on November 7, 2006 at 12:50 AM

Ditto.

By: dustoffmom

dustoffmom — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:12 +0000

Reporting in from another tiny podunk town…..west TN:
The ladies working the poll were absolutely amazed. I was the 31st voter in the first 40 minutes. They said normally they would have maybe 10-15 in the first hour or two. I can’t help but think this could bode very well for the GOP.

By: Professor Blather

Professor Blather — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:02:26 +0000

1. It’s raining. Democrats fold at the first sign of resistance. Rain is wet.

People joke about it – but Natesnake is telling a serious truth. No joke. There have been countless studies that establish that (for whatever reason), Democrats are significantly more likely to stay home when its a little too cold or hot, a little to wet or dry, a little to windy (or still?) …. in other words, when it takes a little effort.

I remember learning this in freshman Poly Sci about 100 years ago. From a very liberal professor who *HATED* it – but acknowledged the phenomenon.

Irony defined: global warming causes bad weather = liberals don’t show up to the polls to battle global warming.

By: natesnake

natesnake — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:11:23 +0000

*WARNING – broad-brush, un-provable, sarcastic, mean-spirited observation to follow*

More Reasons Why the GOP Maintains Control of Both Houses:

1. It’s raining. Democrats fold at the first sign of resistance. Rain is wet.

2. It’s a government holiday. Sleeping in is mandatory. So is The Price is Right. And Oprah. And One Life To Live. And Judge Judy. And….. damn it’s 6:30 already! The poles close in 30 minutes, screw it. I’m sure the Dems will win anyways. (Dems have $hitty time management skills)

3. Republicans work in the private sector. This is just another work-day. Swing by the precinct on the way to work. Finished voting before 7:30 a.m.

4. Diebold.

5. Haliburton.

6. Carl Rove.

By: Niko

Niko — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:52:50 +0000

Heavy turnout means Republican votes. The pollsters will probably never figure out that the youth vote and assorted unicorns are just that. Bigmouthing would also come to mind.

Meanwhile, the Euro-press spins the “angry former Republican voters” as “voting against Bush, that’ll teach him.” As Prof Blather already summarized: for these people there can only be one explanation for the Democrat defeat.

By: natesnake

natesnake — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:52:35 +0000

It’s raining on most of the East Coast today.
It’s obvious that God hates Democrats.
Because rain only makes the Democrats wet.
Republicans are impervious to rain.
Because Republicans are not pu$$ys.
It’s going to be a good day for the GOP.
We will keep both the Congress and Senate.

By: StuLongIsland

StuLongIsland — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:46:23 +0000

Missing Link --- Kissy Coumo Sorry about comfusion

By: StuLongIsland

StuLongIsland — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:45:33 +0000

Anyone see this in the paper edition of the NY Post? Kissy Coumo Smoochy Coup click on the photo box and see the frames. Sorry to ruin your breakfasts. Misery here, loves company, LOL These are people I have to put up with. Guess I will vote AllahPundit for senate in NY State.

By: Professor Blather

Professor Blather — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:39:22 +0000

Only one prediction: Democrats are going to be disappointed.

The only question is how badly.

—————

Okay, one more prediction, but it’s a little obvious: you’re going to be hearing the word “Diebold” rather frequently.

By: HerrMorgenholz

HerrMorgenholz — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:15:10 +0000

Ohio report:

I was the 33rd voter this AM at 7:45 in a very, very podunk little town.

Dayton and Cincinnati radio are both reporting VERY heavy turnout, with lines up to an hour.

By: Mike O

Mike O — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:13:42 +0000

I’d almost hope for a 50-50 tie in the Senate, with Lieberman casting the deciding vote for the GOP leadership (since he has to know how disasterous a Dem Senate would be to the war effort). That would put the Kos Kid contingent into the political boneyard for good.

(I said almost; figure the GOP will hold with 52, including Chafee. If Chafee were the deciding vote, he’d switch; count on it.)

By: seejanemom

seejanemom — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:13:08 +0000

Have you earned the right to vote?

By: dRauG

dRauG — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:12:02 +0000

I see that “Cindy” has now finally let the truth come out. Vote for ‘mercedes benz’?
Via Sweetness & Light.

By: BacaDog

BacaDog — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:41:37 +0000

The best and most constructive thing I think any of us can do at this point is pray. Not as a figure of speech… I mean literally pray… a lot.

RightWinged on November 6, 2006 at 11:48 PM

Well, it certainly won’t hurt.

They don’t count prayers at the polls though folks. Go volunteer to drive voters to the polls and GOTV! Turnout is the deciding factor today.

By: E L Frederick

E L Frederick — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:30:42 +0000

Lamont loses, KOS rejects generous serving of humble pie by blaming congressional dems.

By: dustoffmom

dustoffmom — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:13:52 +0000

I hear them….the MSM, the talking heads, the ‘experts’ with their endless polls. Every hour they are warning me in the most somber tones of this great Democratic blowout, the dissatisfaction of the American public, the huge desire for ‘change’. And golly gee, sometimes it almost scares the hell out of me. That’s when I have to push back from the keyboard, turn down the television and take a few thought clearing laps around my house. Literally. Cause when I shut out all the noise and listen to what my heart and head tells me I can’t help but be optimistic. I really do believe the GOP will retain control, albeit barely, of both houses. Interesting that here in my tiny town of 5,000 in rural TN no pollster has yet to contact me. Yet my neighbor, who is a registered Dem has been called 3 times! In fact, not one of my Rep friends and acquaintences has been ‘polled’, but 4 of the Dems have. Interesting, and food for thought methinks. So, again, neither house is lost and sanity will prevail. Why do I think this? Because at the end of the day, when all the talking is through, Americans are not suicidal nor stupid and much as they may absolutely hate Bush, survival is a very potent motivator.

By: StuLongIsland

StuLongIsland — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:43:19 +0000

Well in most of the cases dealing with House and Senate, it will not be the party people are voting for, but the person running. The Dhims may think people like them and like what they stand for, NOT. People just didn’t like the Republican candidate, and so the same the other way around.