Open thread: Armageddon; Update: Huckabee concedes; Update: McCain clinches; Update: Hillary wins Ohio; Update: Hillary wins Texas
posted at 5:54 pm on March 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Exit polls are just starting to trickle in. Nothing yet by way of hard data but — surprise — voters in both Texas and Ohio find Obama to be more electable, per Fox News. We’ve had the first reports of dirty tricks too, courtesy of pro-Hillary TalkLeft. And Huck is complaining about the lack of energy on behalf of McCain among the GOP base, even as Maverick prepares to put him to sleep tonight and turn his attention fully to the, ahem, purple states.
Ed and I are going to try to co-liveblog it via the Cover It Live widget below. (Thanks to Patrick Ishmael for the tip.) It’s our first time using it so bear with us. Things should heat up starting at 7 p.m. ET. While you wait, enjoy the results of this poll suggesting whom voters really trust at 3 a.m. Exit quotation one: “I didn’t get my hands dirty making all those good things happen in the ’90s.” Exit quotation two: America is a country that’s “just downright mean.”
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Bill O’reilly drinking the Messiah Kool-Aid, calling republicans voting for Billary…..sabotage!
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Collin county texas
Obama 21,719 60%
Clinton 14,533 40%
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:13 PM
Fun in Ohio…judge orders polls keep open in Cleveland at the request of the Messiah!
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Hey B.O’r……..lump it.
Limerick on March 4, 2008 at 8:14 PM
proof reading is a theory with me…..ahhahahhhhhh
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Obama dirty tricks in Cleveland…shocka! Judges says precincts must stay open…after they’ve closed! The guy in Cleveland is PISSED at The Obama! He should be!
SouthernGent on March 4, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Of course. Couldn’t very well deny His Holiness an extra shot at victory, now could he? The fact that people elsewhere still have the same closing time, while his support area has more, can’t possibly help skew the election.
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 8:16 PM
No way! Well, mine is in that 14,533 somewhere. This is depressing, going to get something to eat.
Vigilante on March 4, 2008 at 8:16 PM
The funny part is, Media Research Center calls him a Liberal and Media Matters calls him a Conservative…
The ol’ boy can’t win for losing. ROFL
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 4, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Obama is carrying Travis county 65 to 34
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I just call him an A$$
ihasurnominashun on March 4, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Bad weather….give me a F’in break, we all know the Messiah can control the weather.
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Having lived in Austin, that sounds right…maybe a little low.
ihasurnominashun on March 4, 2008 at 8:19 PM
According to Politico, Obama is carrying Texas, So far.
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 4, 2008 at 8:19 PM
OK first votes in for Ron Paul congressional race
ALL COUNTIES
Ron Paul 1,982
Chris Peden 1,234
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:20 PM
If Hillary loses Texas, which will come first, her concession speech of the filing of Bill’s divorce papers?
THE CHOSEN ONE on March 4, 2008 at 8:20 PM
ROFLMAO!
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 4, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Well, yeah, but I didn’t wanna get all ugly about it. ;-P
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 4, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Texas…any indication on how the McC…sorry, Latino vote is breaking?
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Obama carrying harris county Texas 62 to 38
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:22 PM
What’s with Cuyahoga county that B.O.’s people want to keep the polls open late?
darkpixel on March 4, 2008 at 8:23 PM
If I were to crossover and vote in the democratic primary I would lose my mind once the curtain closes with which person to vote for. On the one hand my intense hatred of Hillary and my reflex to vote against her and my overwhelming desire to see democrats in fight until the convention. So I’m glad I don’t have to make the choice
Jacob Hammond on March 4, 2008 at 8:23 PM
CNN says Hillary is carrying the Latino vote. No surprise there.
ihasurnominashun on March 4, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Hillary is carrying the rural areas by big margins while Obama is carrying urban areas in texas by smaller margins
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Unfortunately, that doesn’t necessarily benefit Hillary. As we’ve learned, there are Republicans who think it’d be a brilliant idea to promote The Messiah over Cankles.
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Is suckabee done yet?
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Rush says:
Im in ur primry, fn wit yur votes.
sunny on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Its cleveland very much the black hole of ohio politics and where the most shenanigans goes on
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Yeah… and how many of those schmucks went for Obama?
Mark V. on March 4, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Enough of his supporters haven’t been able to vote yet and it’s allegedly a stronghold. Er, I mean, there’s a weather condition problem and he’s truly concerned about all Americans getting to exercise their civil duty.
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 8:25 PM
I don’t want any of them to win so how would I answer that exit poll?
Branch Rickey on March 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
So, it’s the Chicago of Ohio? No wonder BO feels at home there.
Mark V. on March 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
That’s incomprehensible!
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Funny, sunny.
mikeyboss on March 4, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Cuyahoga County/Cleveland always has precincts stay open late. Just like Detroit, St.Louis, New Orleans, Baltimore…shall I go on?
SouthernGent on March 4, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Interesting bit from the Fox exit data:
More than half say they would be dissatisfied if their candidate does not win the nomination.
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Dissatisfied enough to vote for a moderate War Hero? Hmmmm..
THE CHOSEN ONE on March 4, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Karl Rove has a Macbook Air. He is an apple guy I guess.
Complete7 on March 4, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Early voting is a horrible idea on so many levels. Obama was tanking, but the early voters may give him a win? I hope not!
SouthernGent on March 4, 2008 at 8:29 PM
I took a screen grab of CNNs texas polical return map. Dems are in blue republicans in red.
Darker blue is Obama lighter Hillary
Darker red is McCain and lighter is Huck
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9417/uo1175lk8.jpg
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM
No need to go on - you made an excellent point - plus you have not even gotten to NJ yet so I wouldn’t want you to break your fingers typing….
Branch Rickey on March 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Michelle - you are not alone! The Logical Husband is in Utah and watching MSNBC….
LL
Lady Logician on March 4, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Update to ron Paul congressional vote vote
ALL COUNTIES
Ron Paul 3,427
Peden 2,091
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:33 PM
LOL! (sorry)… Should I register “icanhaslolcons.com”?
Or would that be …lolneocons… ;)
darkpixel on March 4, 2008 at 8:33 PM
The chairman of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections says a federal judge has ordered the board to keep 15 precincts in Cleveland open until 9 p.m.
WoosterOh on March 4, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Ah this sucks is comming in fast now
ALL COUNTIES
Ron Paul 9,526
Peden 4,467
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Burr, it’s cold out, time for some warm sake.
Zorro on March 4, 2008 at 8:34 PM
report via MSNBC… LONG lines in Texas
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Ice is on everything. Lights have flickered, would not doubt we lose our electricity soon. Lines can only take so much and tree branches crashing down on them.
WoosterOh on March 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM
This youtube video is so close to the mark it’s scary,
The Distinguished Gentleman
Yakko77 on March 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Can someone explain to me why you guys mostly want Hillary to beat Osama Hussein? Bottom line is..if Hillary is the nominee, the Dem base will solidify and the Clinton machine will soothe the disgruntled Osama voters and will pound McCain..
If Hussein wins.. its already becoming evident that Hussein’s base is built of soggy waferboard, and judging by the NAFTA caper, could be a feast for McCain.
malkinmania on March 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Team Messiah keep harping on to Team Ice Queen that they can’t mathematically win. IQ can beat the Messiah, but it is going to take a lot of negative campaigning that sticks.
ninjapirate on March 4, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Also, wouldn’t a Clinton/Obama ticket be more frightening than Obama/??? ?
mikeyboss on March 4, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Hillary should’ve sponsored a turkey drop in Cincinnati- that might’ve turned things around there.
Hollowpoint on March 4, 2008 at 8:39 PM
I just want Hillary to win tonight then live to fight another day.
Jacob Hammond on March 4, 2008 at 8:39 PM
It wasn’t the big guy’s fault. He really thought they could fly.
trubble on March 4, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Branch Rickey on March 4, 2008 at 8:41 PM
WE’ve seen that there are even Republicans that back Obama, and his army of mindless zombies will solidify behind him. Clinton galvanizes the Right, Obama the Left.
amerpundit on March 4, 2008 at 8:41 PM
The house of Hussein is starting to crumble, including how he got all his achievements in one year, thanks to and Mr. Jones, who wanted to make himself a Senator, but is getting a bonus, a Presidential Candidate to go along with it.
WoosterOh on March 4, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Go Chris Peden! Retire the Paultards!
Pax americana on March 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM
The House of Hussein lol! Good one.
Pax americana on March 4, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Who are the people having conversations on that little box up above ? Feels like we are eaves dropping on a private conversation .. strange indeed.
redrock on March 4, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Drudge is screaming:
Obama 53%
Hill 46%
no other comment.
anyone know anything?
jdub on March 4, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Whats up with the Ohio returns, nothing is moving. 600K + votes tallied out of Texas, less than 16K in Ohio
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:46 PM
CBS Dallas…early voting totals 54%-46% Obama. Projected total Texas vote 3.4M. Projected Caucus votes 1.5k.
Limerick on March 4, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Surely you jest, Ed.
fourstringfuror on March 4, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Nevermind. I’m an idiot.
Took a lot of con drain today, for reasons i won’t get into.
jdub on March 4, 2008 at 8:47 PM
Ohio is on hold because Cleveland democrats arent finished cheating yet and are still voting while everyone else stopped
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:48 PM
CBS Dallas 1% reporting (statewide) McCain 54% Huck 32% (who got the rest????)
Limerick on March 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM
I heard one of them on WBAP this morning. It was pretty good.
Bill was very complimentary of Hillary.
cozmo on March 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM
3% reporting
ALL COUNTIES
Ron Paul 10,569
Peden 4,913
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Super tuesday,oooooooooooooooooo it’s going to be a long nite!
canopfor on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Brilliant.
I don’t necessary want her to win the nomination. At this point, I just want the Dhim primary to be as long as can be and bloodier than all hell. I’d be even happier if there was a contentious messy convention. Anything to keep them fighting each other and spending money.
I do think McShamnesty stands a better chance against Cankles though.
Darksean on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
William Amos on March 4, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Thank you…and I was afraid that would be the answer!
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
A big BHO lead is bad news, especially as the city returns later tend to favour him anyway. This Dem contest isn’t going to go down to the wire after all. Grrr.
Pax americana on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
There is a pretty good John McCain internet ad with Hillary dressed up like a hippie with the words “1 million for a woodstock museum? not so groovy man” written underneath.
ninjapirate on March 4, 2008 at 8:50 PM
MSNBC got to her.
F15Mech on March 4, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Huck is not going concede. He said just this morning that he’s not getting out until McCain gets the 1191.
fourstringfuror on March 4, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Given that I don’t take anything he says seriously, that doesn’t mean much to me.
Hollowpoint on March 4, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Ed…what’s a “rational liberal”? I’ve never really heard those two words put together…
JetBoy on March 4, 2008 at 8:55 PM
I suppose if Huckabee is quitting tomorrow, that would give HRC more reason to stick it out.
fourstringfuror on March 4, 2008 at 8:57 PM
They exist, though they’re not easy to find- especially on the Internet. They’re just idealistic and naive, but still reasonable rational.
Hollowpoint on March 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Cover It Live is not a bad way to do a live-blog. I only hope they put a few more serves on-line since the back-to-back debates.
steveegg on March 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Clinton is getting crushed in Texas.
C’mon TA, at least give us the satisfaction of a Chris Peden win .
Pax americana on March 4, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Waiting for the Messiahs miraculous come from behind win in Ohio…..
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Fox predicts McCain locks it up!
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Fox reporting that McCain locked up the 1191 tonight
Hollowpoint on March 4, 2008 at 9:01 PM
McCain wins…yay! Boo! I mean yay!
SouthernGent on March 4, 2008 at 9:01 PM
goodbye huckabee……..Please!
ctmom on March 4, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Ed should be fired for that comment.
p0s3r on March 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
I hope McCain makes Huckster get on his hands and knees to kiss his shoe in exchange for even acknowledging his existance.
At least we won’t have to listen to our resident Huckabot proclaim that Huckster is going to win any longer.
Hollowpoint on March 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Huckabee is done.
Like him or not, it’s bad news. That we’re left with a con artist like McCain is deeply disappointing.
fourstringfuror on March 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Suckabee to be on around 9:15
dmann on March 4, 2008 at 9:03 PM
With Suckabee gone are we finally finished with Ed Rollins? PLEASE!
Branch Rickey on March 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
MCCain is the Republican nominee.
1,195.
canopfor on March 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
what? I don’t get to chat with AP ED & Michelle? weak
I can here their little 6th sense roach like chukka chukka clik clap as I type this
SCARY………
windansea on March 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Now,Mitt for Vice President!
canopfor on March 4, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Check this out
Nice how bad weather only effected African American districts. Nice how the BHO camp did not want all districts to stay open,just cherry picked.
WoosterOh on March 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Huckabee WAS DONE…
About a month ago.
malan89 on March 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM
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