Round three: CO, NM; Update: Fox calls Ohio for Obama; Update: CNN calls Iowa for Obama; Update: Fox calls Virginia for Obama; Update: Denver Post calls Colorado for Obama; Update: NBC calls the election for Obama
posted at 9:06 pm on November 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
At this point I’d be shocked if either of them mattered, but the polls have closed so here’s a new thread for results.
As I’m writing that, CNN calls Minnesota and Michigan for The One.
Update: Turns out my prediction was too conservative: I had Ohio going for McCain. Fox calls it for The One. And with that, the hour of reckoning is at hand.
Update: I said in this post over the weekend that under no circumstances could Maverick lose more than one among Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. Unless the network projections are drastically wrong, he’s already lost two. According to MSNBC, with both PA and OH in the ledger, Obama has 195 EVs with 55 still to come from California. Florida would put him over the top.
Update: Ohio’s the first red state from 2004 to flip, incidentally, and the only one Obama needs thanks to its high EV number. He can win the election now simply by holding Kerry’s states.
Update: The nets will be appropriately cautious about calling Florida early after the fiasco eight years ago but Obama’s leading steadily by 150,000-200,000 votes with 60 percent reporting and the bellwether counties don’t look good. If that flips, we’re approaching landslide territory.
Update: Obama wins New Mexico, unsurprisingly.
Update: The polls are closed now in Nevada and Montana too, but neither will matter. CNN calls Iowa for The One.
Update: With 84 percent reporting, Obama’s now ahead in Virginia by 13,000 votes.
Update: With 91 percent reporting and a lead of more than 50,000 votes, Fox hands Virginia to The One. That gives him 220 EVs, according to my tally. California will put him over the top.
Update: More blood on the floor: The Denver Post says Colorado belongs to The One. We should have a call on California from the networks within the next five minutes, and that should wrap things up.
Update: And there’s California, and there’s the election.
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Ironically enough, 8 years ago tonight, in Fargo ND, I got some action from some chick who was elated that she thought Gore won. So I get a great @#$%^&, and did not get Gore for President. 2 for 2 that night.
firepilot on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Anyone who sits in a supposed “church” while his pastor denigrates his country, calls white people evil, and shouts GOD DAMN AMERIKKKA will not receive God’s blessing.
darwin on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I don’t feel shit for McCain except for total contempt and you can add fooking Bush to that as well. F’n spinless repubs left us with this burning bag of sheet. And what is with this praying garbage? What a joke the whole party is.
ClassicCon on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I dont know why Palin wouldnt be appearing with McCain
ousoonerfan15 on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
They’re crazy in love. And we will all pay the piper.
PattyJ on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Well we all know now that Americans can be bought. Money talks. It’s a sad day.
Brat4life on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
God help us all.
Even Murtha got re-elected.
Up is down, right is wrong and a marxist is in the White House declaring a “mandate.”
God help us all.
Religious_Zealot on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Yep. Joe Biden is a moron who didn’t even know who was president when the stock market crashed – and he’s second in command.
There’s a comfort.
capitalist piglet on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
damian:
I think the markets will rise no matter who wins, just because this election is finally over.
Terrye on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
We’re all going to get through this.
Together.
wise_man on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
This is not the time to mope about like Seneca. The Republic may pass away, but it will not die tonight. Come on, Sons of Liberty, buck up!
emailnuevo on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Hope ya’ll got out of the market before today! It is not going to be pretty tomorrow.
Sporty1946 on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I hear it too. Ugh.
phronesis on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
how about the military vote they will have to count in vA?
Bullhead on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Yes… wish bad things on the country. You are a real patriot. I hope he does reach across the partisan divide as he did at Yale. He ran a positive campaign. He is not a radical. I really like McCain but this is a good result for the country after a long campaign. I’m glad it is over and we can get back to dealing with some difficult realities that face the country. He will need to perform now.
lexhamfox on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Promise them
anythingeverything, but give them Marxism.The dumbing-down has succeeded beyond its wildest fever dreams.
America’s enemies rejoice.
The shining city on the hill has been sapped.
Undermined.
profitsbeard on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Damn.
Cicero43 on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Shep is gushing.
*gag*
Ugly on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
My Hot Air friends–been lurking awhile before registration opened. I’ve learned much from reading your posts–and shared many laughs, too. Many thanks for keeping my spirits up.
My dad has been gone for 10 years now and, while I miss him every day, I am thankful he is not alive to see this day. The economic meltdown in September would have made him nuts, but the thought that a man with this kind of resume’ could become president would have been the worst imaginable outcome in his book.
A member of the Greatest Generation, he encouraged me to join the Air Force and supported me every step of the way for my entire career.
Time to re-group and plan for the future…
MyFathersDaughter on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Oink: blacks have been voting (D) for years. They turned their back on the party that gave them their freedom, and on the party that fought against Jim Crow.
And what have they gotten from the Democrats for their overwhelming loyalty? Nothing. They’re still poor, undereducated, more likely to be victims of crime. And now they’ve elected B. Obama, a Hawaiian ivy-leaguer. Maybe, just maybe, in 4 years the scales will finally fall from their eyes.
hawksruleva on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Come on you guys! Quit crying like weak ass liberals! Yeah this sucks big time and Obama will probably do some serious damage but about half of the country still voted against him. As long as half the people still have some sense, the country has a chance to pull out of this mess.
kongzilla on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
What an emotional time
Baphomet on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
The reality is setting in and it’s not pretty.
CanadianGuy on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
For those of you saying that Obama is not your President, here’s a thought, why don’t you take your un-American asses someplace else?
phatman on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Wonder what America will think when BHO puts Ayers, Rezko, Wright, Farakahn, and the rest in his cabinet. Then they really will be his advisers.
Ozark_sky on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgcy-V6YIuI&feature=related
ronsfi on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Wow. That is truly vile.
mycowardice on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Hell in a forking handbasket.
Only thing that could make me feel better is hearing on Rush tomorrow morning that some late-night count flipped the whole election.
All aboard to Galt’s Gulch, last call…
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Get ready to gird your loins everyone…God be with us all…
ocbrat on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
ClassicCon:
Bush and McCain have both put their asses on the line for this party. Maybe the party let them down, not the other way around.
Terrye on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I’m in, unless I’m a war criminal and in jail.
hawkdriver on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I have been crying all day long. McCain deserved better. Can we blame George Bush and his inept administration in the last 4 years?
And Manly, be a man. Show yourself.
clemycali on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I’m ashamed. Ashamed at this country and how simple it was for a marxist radical with a muslim background to be elected Senator let alone President of the United States. America is over, the nation can be fooled, and as such, we are a nation of fools. The only thing left for me to do is die with some dignity. Let the apocalypse begin.
long_cat on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Nearly 46 million people (about half of the voters) do not like or agree with this outcome so let’s begin to do something about it. Can the GOP provide leadership or must we go another way?
rplat on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Oh gawd Shep.
Just stop please.
The Ugly American on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I SO want that on a t-shirt, bumper sticker, button, hat, jacket, etc. etc.
gophergirl on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
You guys are crazy if you think this is the end of the argument between Liberty and Socialism.
After this party is over, there is a lot of reality to deal with.
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Turnabout is Fair Play, Bingo. You had eight years to wish hell on our guy. Now it’s our turn.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Man, John McCain gave 5 years of his life for us and we chucked him for a little squirrel who chummied up to human scum (Bill Ayers) who tried to get McCain killed. I’ll always love my country, but I’m truly disgusted right now– and crying for McCain. Lord knows he’s made me grind my teeth, but he is a hero and fighter. Sorry, Senator McCain, but God bless you and thank you.
Pasalubong on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
…now he can hang out with all his friends again…
SoxNation on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
+1,000,000
We can handle this!
emailnuevo on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I was watching Fox local (Houston), which is reporting from the campus of TSU, a black college.
The reporter asked a girl why she was excited about Hussein winning.
Her response: “Because he’s black”.
That sums up the racism of the left.
madmonkphotog on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
They just started driving around DC blowing horns and yelling and whooping…hopefully it won’t get any worse…
DCJeff on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Where’s the damn melting bunny i was promised!
lorien1973 on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
mycowardice:
Spare us all the talk of what is vile. For 8 years we have listened to vile, now it is your turn.
Terrye on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Cool tomorrow I quit work and head down to Social Services to get my money and house and shit.
ronsfi on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Please … enough. Anyone with one bad eye can see who Obama is and where he came from. There is absolutely nothing in his past that says he will lead any differently. He was mentored by communists, trained by socialists and consorted with crooks and scum.
darwin on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 PM
I know right? He’s uglier than either of us right about now.
Ugly on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I hope everyone who helped squelched the legitimate birth certificate questions is happy.
progressoverpeace on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Phatman-Any president who is for the KILLING of other Americans (INFANTICIDE) is more Un-American than me, my friend. And he is not my president.PERIOD.
Babino on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Yes, Gird your loins, folks.
CanadianGuy on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Congrats to the man. He beat, eh, a corpse.
No really, it’s maddening to see the repubs get stomped like this, but here’s to hoping this house cleaning will serve the party and the Country better in years to come. Thanks Georgie-boy for defending your policies AND your Presidency SO sheepishly that by proxy you’ve convinced America these to be the worst of times.
They were right. You’re an idiot. And thanks.
ChipDWood on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
And thus the legacy of Barack Hussein Obama is set in stone, before he has even won the election. He is a fraud who claims to be a unifier but in fact he is the great divider. He played the race card in order to win this election and as a result has actually set race relations back by more than 50 years.
UltimateBob on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
No thanks. We still have to live here. I hope the Obama presidency isn’t a disaster for all our sakes. Clinton wasn’t a disaster on domestic policy. Pray that Obama is as much of a centrists as he is.
phronesis on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
The Planet of the Damned.
It’s a mad house. A mad house!!!
- George Taylor (Charlton Heston)
MB4 on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
We organize at the grassroots level. We stand behind those GOP congressmen and senators and let them know we have their backs. We make the democrats’ ground game look like child’s play in four years. We work to defeat this leftist agenda starting tomorrow.
gophergirl on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
FU buddy.
America is dead.
A Saudi manchurian candidate is president thanks to the Saudi owned media and election fraud.
SaintOlaf on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Well, maybe the dimwits that voted the dems in charge of Congress and the White House will finally get a clue whose at fault with things to go hell in a hand basket. Bummer.
karenhasfreedom on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I couldn’t care less. You can’t get more inconsequential than the U.S. Department of Education. Today yes, but maybe not in the future. And he who controls the minds of our children … Of course he’s going to surround himself with lefties. And that’s why his presidency will be either an utter failure or utterly inconsequential. And with San Fran Nan and Dusty Harry all atwitter about a “mandate,” I think the former is the most likely scenario.
Look, the folks have given Obama “a chance.” He’s not qualified. They know he’s not qualified. When he screws it up, they’re going to say “OK, we gave you a chance. You screwed it up. Now go away while we look around for an adult.”Don’t bet on it
Seriously, everyone relax. He can’t entirely screw the pooch in 4 or even in 8 years.Watch A democrat was going to get to appoint Supreme Court justices sooner or later. We’re all cleansed of that persistent, systemic racism the left’s been telling us we suffer from for years, so that’s off the table.Thats what you think. How you gonna feel when you get nailed for reparations? And now President Obama has to lead. He has no work experience, and no one to turn to for advice but ardent leftists. He. Is. Screwed. I predict a disastrous presidency, a Carter-esque disaster.And what happens to the Republic in the meantime And if not? Well, good, then it won’t be a disaster and the country will thrive. Again, it’s a win-win for conservatives.
4 years minimum; 8 years max, and the very likely scenario that Americans won’t want to elect another democrat for decades. In fact, think it through rationally: They will blow it. They can’t help themselves. This is the beginning of the end of the American democrat party. It really, really is.Under normal circumstances I’d agree, and in fact I’ve said this myself. But that depends on having a free press actually informing the people so they know what has happened and where the fault lies. Well we know how the subprime mess got started and our noble media blithly covered it up for The One
Rational Thought on November 4, 2008 at 11:06 PM
johnsteele on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
John McCain is a great American, and I will not trash him. He fought hard, if not always smart, he brought Sarah on the scene, and she inspired millions. The deck was stacked, and really it was a good part Bush’s fault.
Shotgun Messiah on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Tune into Rush tomorrow to hear him rightfullly tear McCain and the RINOs a new one
Valiant on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
It’s over.
mram on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Hwy Manly where are you? Getting drunk? Come here. Enjoy the party of loosers.
clemycali on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
The trolls are suddenly becoming pro-American.
After 8 years of destruction.
Marxist Obama weasel and pathological liar has duped enough with his crapzilla that they will march into ruin with a smile.
I hope for his ruin, soon, before our nation’s.
profitsbeard on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
This is amazing. People are crying and cheering at the same time in Brooklyn. I never thought I’d live to see this. Our country has had such an egregious past with race relations, but this once again vindicates those who have always had faith in America.
crr6 on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
As soon as you assholes who never gave President Bush any Presidential respect leave first. Dickweed.
worlok on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Terrorist attacks are being planned as we speak. 5..4..3..2.. oh wait, those won’t begin until Jan. 20 – after Bush is gone.
Hey all you GOPers in the big cities, GET OUT WHILE THE GETTIN’S GOOD. All you that voted Comrade Bo, nothing to see just move along.
Sporty1946 on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
+1
Just as bad as the whiners who were going to ‘leave’ when Bush won.
A Axe on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
For those of you saying that Obama is not your President, here’s a thought, why don’t you take your un-American asses someplace else?
phatman on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Obama isn’t my President.
And i’m not going anywhere.
clearbluesky on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
If you really want to know who actually elected Obama with a single vote…
Henry Paulson, when he decided to pull the plug on Lehman and their derivatives.
econavenger on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Big difference between me and Obama – I actually LOVE this country. He doesn’t even like it.
gophergirl on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Stick it in your ear Jack . . . or the orifice of your choice.
rplat on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
God help us all indeed. And just look what MSM got away with. We are so screwed.
katieanne on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Now how soon until the violence starts. Under reported until the first MSM newsie gets mauled. Here it comes.
ronsfi on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I’m sorry. It’s really hard to accept your premise that the country hasn’t moved left when we just elected a Marxist who said, out loud, that he wanted to “spread the wealth around”, and proceeded to ridicule and destroy the private citizen who dared to question his position.
Enough people saw what he did to Joe the Plumber that is should have made a difference. It didn’t.
I think you make your argument well enough, but maybe it will be a little easier to agree with on a day when we didn’t just have socialism firmly shoved down our throats with no chaser.
capitalist piglet on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
A divorce is coming and divorces always end ugly.
The idea we can dislodge this man in 4 years is a complete and utter farce.
A marxist once in power stays in power.
kangjie on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Finally, racism is dead. Someone please let Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton know they’re no longer needed or relevant.
Texas Rainmaker on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
The best case scenario is that Obama is an opportunistic cipher who simply used his radical associates on his way up the political ladders — in other words, another Clinton.
The alternative is too awful to contemplate.
Terrie on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
…and the Arab street rejoices…
labrat on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Are you out of your f^ckin’ mind?
That kind of attitude is not how a Nation embodies the phrase “land of the free, and home of the brave”.
Saltysam on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Why didn’t you and yours do the same eight years ago? Our turn, phatso. Bite me.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Final comment for the night: We’re so going to need the blogosphere for the next four years.
God bless you, Ed, AP, and Michelle. Come on, conservatives, keep the fight!
emailnuevo on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Technically, Obama isn’t anybody’s president yet.
herrevery on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
so much for U.S. of KKK A
El_Terrible on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Well y’all; it’s been a decent fight, but with all the money, lies, and spin The One has thrown at us, we have been beaten. I used to be a moderate Republican who feared conservative blogs and relatively partisan outlets like Fox News (until recently), but since The One is here to stay, I will join you in your fight against the coming Socialist Regime.
If McCain had won, I most likely would have returned to normal and come here less often. No more. I would like to join those of you who want to revolt against the Socialist Regime (I think I overheard hawkdriver say something about that) and fight for 2010 and 2012.
There is still hope y’all! According to the Mayan calendar, a “great change” will occur, and considering that Mr. HopeandChange won THIS election in 2008, there is an opening for Republicans to rise again. I know this idea sounds kooky, but it gives me hope (at least until 2012). We will NOT be destroyed so easily.
Achilles on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
What in Obama’s very thin history makes you think he’s a centrist?
johnsteele on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
*sigh*
I can’t believe VA went blue : ( That truly makes me sad….
but…. tomorrow is another day
dead-duck on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
so are they recalling Ohio????
jp on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Yeah, from God DAMN America to God Bless. Fucking poseurs.
worlok on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Lots of cheers. Lots of happy faces. Lots of tears. Lots of healing talk.
You wanted him. You got him. I hope you’ll be happy with what he and a Dem-controlled Congress brings to this country.
I’m not.
Mr_Magoo on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Pray real hard.. not gonna be answered!
beththebaker on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Better load your guns just in case….
UltimateBob on November 4, 2008 at 11:14 PM
In your eyes, maybe.
And right back atcha, loser.
Ugly on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
No, unlike liberals, we don’t run to other countries. It’s still a free country and I don’t have to “like” or respect Obama. Whacha gonna do … send some Obama thugs out to make me?
darwin on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Yep.
phronesis on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
When will the missle head hit Iran ?
It’s gonna get crazy . Fast
Texyank on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
I WANT MY BAILOUT BARRY!!!!!!!!!
ConservativePartyNow on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Here my take:
If Republican’s voted in droves!
If PUMA’s were talking straight up!
Then this election should’ve been a lot
tighter!!!
Add in massive voter fraud!
This should of been a nail biter!!!
canopfor on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Apparently too many people voted for a welfare country. Too many wanted something for nothing. They will come to rue that decision.
katieanne on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
LOL….and your “500 dolla” !
Marcus on November 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM
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