Open thread: Virginia; Update: McDonnell wins
posted at 7:42 pm on November 3, 2009 by Allahpundit
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A weird situation: It’s the biggest bellwether of the night given that it was the crown jewel in The One’s swing-state sweep last year, and yet … the result’s been a foregone conclusion for weeks. The only question is how big of a blowout it’ll be. Double digits seems assured, but dare we hope for 15 points, say?
You can follow the results here. With 12 percent of the votes in, McDonnell leads by 27; we should get a call before 8 p.m. ET, I’d think. One interesting footnote to this race in case you haven’t followed it is that Deeds did his level best to paint the Republican as a hard-right culture warrior while McDonnell, wisely, ran on jobs. Just one more bit of evidence that fiscal conservatism, not social conservatism, is the GOP’s path going forward.
Update: Three minutes before 8 p.m. and the AP says lights out. Now we wait for the final margin.
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Wow look at Leiutenant Governor and Attorney General. Virgina swung hard towards the GOP. It is not even close. I doubt you hear the other that from the talking heads tomorrow…
Theworldisnotenough on November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
moron voters in SE fairfax just elected another dem to the house of delegates. some things never change.
fiatboomer on November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Lieutenant
Theworldisnotenough on November 3, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Ain’t that the troof. It’ll be “Bob McDonnell won in Virginia last night and now to H1N1 yada yada yada.”
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Hey, Virginny,
We Salute You
FIRE!
Christien on November 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Again, the websites of the top 3 repubs in VA all has social con positions equaly on display with the fiscal con side. If anything, I’d say they were slightly squishy on the fiscal side wanting to support education, only more efficiently.
AnotherOpinion on November 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Welcome home, Virginia. Welcome home!
SouthernGent on November 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Deeds concession speech now.
Ronnie on November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
AND HERE’S A SALUTE RIGHT BACK AT THE REST OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE USA!!!
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
To make a “Tennesee Mud;”
1 shot of Jack Daniels
1 shot of Amaretto
(on the rocks, or straight up.)
The sweet, smooth Amaretto cuts the harsh out of the Jack Daniels….
(Warning – no more than 5!)
massrighty on November 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Ok then you need to start off light. Take a bottle of Jameson and remove the cap. Pour four fingers in a glass and just down it. After a couple of those you can omit the glass.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
McDonnell better get to work darn fast showing how conservative principles can help the people of Virginia so that these Commies can get swept out of Congress over the next few years…if it’s really not too late that is.
Same goes for Christie in New Jersey.
But, the makeup of these state legislatures will be very important due to checks and balances.
Dr. ZhivBlago on November 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
It’s hard to win an election as a Democrat in Virginia when you can’t run against Bush.
Domination. I rock my “I Voted” sticker proudly today.
Currently, McDonnell has a 22% lead.
uknowmorethanme on November 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM
The only good Democrat is a Democrat who just got trounced in an election.
Seeya Deeds! Well fought.
NoDonkey on November 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Where do I find the info for the delegates?
CookeyD on November 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Eric Cantor is really short…lol.
SouthernGent on November 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Virginia has always had a Republican dominated legislature. Now we need to take over the state Senate and we are golden. Virginia is one of the few states that has weathered the economic meltdown simply because we never lost our conservative edge even throughout Dem governors and US Reps/Senators.
uknowmorethanme on November 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Fairfax County is a dead heat across the board now (9:00pm)
BobMbx on November 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Looks like Virginia is red all down the line. A trifecta.
marybel on November 3, 2009 at 9:04 PM
CLick on the General Assemble tab
BobMbx on November 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM
O’s getting spanked hard tonight.
Monica on November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Allow me to channel David Axelrod. “Deeds lost because he distanced himself too much from the President’s agenda”.
Clink on November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Woo hoo!!
Ryan Gandy on November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
FIFY! :-)
Mary in LA on November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Yeah, can you believe that? That bastion of lefty loonists going 50/50 for a conservative. Makes one wonder.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Thank you
Bummer, my guy Bolognese is losing. He stopped by my house and had a very nice conversation with me. I was impressed.
CookeyD on November 3, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Man, that was fast!
.
In my county, Bob and Ken won 2 to 1 over Deeds.
.
What a blowout!
ExpressoBold on November 3, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Politico is reporting that Republicans have swept the statewide office elections. There is still no reporting on the House of Delegates, but the statewide elections should indicate good news for Republicans there as well.
Loxodonta on November 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
And now we can tell future generations…this was the day that America began her journey of rediscovering what those brave patriots risked their very lives to create. Stay strong!
redwhiteblue on November 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Washington Post has lost its influence. It’s time to dust of George Allen and bring him back into the action.
BottomLine5 on November 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM
GOP is winning everything in Va
jp on November 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Local news reporting that 2 of 3 Virginia voters didn’t give a rat’s behind about McDonnell’s thesis. hehhehehehe
Firefly_76 on November 3, 2009 at 9:20 PM
George Allen’s never really been out of it. He’s just been showing a low profile but working behind the scenes. He’s coming out more and more now.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 9:22 PM
thesis? Isn’t that the guy who killed the minotaur?
Jerricho68 on November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Quite odd. However, Arlington is performing as expected. Lately though, Loudon and Prince William are balancing out Fairax County.
Huzzah!
To sum up the re-emergence of conservatism….”The reactor is critical…”
BobMbx on November 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I can’t find NY 23 results.
Jerricho68 on November 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Webb and Warner are a little worried after tonight.
stackedeck on November 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Gee, ya mean the electorate didn’t back Barry’s candidate?
I thought everyone LOVED Barry.
GarandFan on November 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Deeds essentially won Northern VA, but only by small margins – around 52% to 48%. McDonnell won overwhelmingly elsewhere.
This Republican victory essentially assures the state will not address the phony gun-show loophole issue effectively for 4 more years. And it puts pro-2A Cucinelli one step closer to the Governor’s mansion.
dugan on November 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Follow the link to the VA election site, then click on the General Assembly tab.
BobMbx on November 3, 2009 at 9:28 PM
My delegate ran unopposed.
Jerricho68 on November 3, 2009 at 9:29 PM
I can’t wait until Rush’s show tomorrow. These Dems and Liberals and Obama are going to eat it in a big way tomorrow.
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Luntz and his dunces are on Hannity right now. Unwatchable.
pugwriter on November 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM
WOOOOOOOT!!!!
Firefly_76 on November 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM
The fact that it was close in NOVA is a huge message. NOVA is like San Francisco, nothing but progressive liberals.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I thought that one black guy was going to throw himself on the floor in a full on tantrum. HA. It’s great to see liberals meltdown.
Ampersand on November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Hey, I live in NoVa, and I’m no progressive liberal! ;)
Yossarian on November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
you said it – liberal hell. It’s lib hell here in NOVA.
dugan on November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Only half the precincts have reported in Fairfax. Arlington is a small county so win or lose there is nothing. The other counties in NOVA are Loudon, Prince William, and I guess you could count Stafford and Spotsylvania, and Faquier. Of course, don’t forget the City of Alexandria and the City of Fairfax.
BobMbx on November 3, 2009 at 9:35 PM
The Washington Post can suck it. The time and effort they took to demonize the Virginia Republican ticket.
Marcus on November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Bob McDonnell, CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN, giving a victory speech right now!
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Must be lonely for you :-) I did hear that there were a couple of conservatives living in stealth mode up there.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Bob McDonnell just thanked God for his providence!
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:39 PM
I’m happy to see my $5 contribution went to good use. I’m still waiting to see if I get the same bang for my buck in N.J.
galvestonian on November 3, 2009 at 9:39 PM
How can a 20 point governor win and a full-ticket blow-out be anything but a huge repudiation of the fascist agenda?
Thank you for regaining your sanity, Virginia.
notagool on November 3, 2009 at 9:39 PM
This is only the tip of the iceberg libs. If you think tonight hurts, then put a bandaid on it and wait till next year when it gets ripped off.
Mandates.
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Ah yes, the Old Dominion indeed. Hats off, folks.
warbaby on November 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Hey, I and others worked to support the Repubs up here. There are more than a couple of us, more than a hundred of us, just maybe not the majority.
AnotherOpinion on November 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM
http://www.vpap.org/
Hey Dems…. take note.
Maps.
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Yep, it’s painful at times.
4shoes on November 3, 2009 at 9:45 PM
God bless the great Commonwealth of Virginia! Mrs. Pelosi and Mr. Reed – can you hear us now?
bbh on November 3, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Thanks. Didn’t see that. It looks good in the Delegate races as well.
Loxodonta on November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Theseus, yes, killed the minotaur. Just read that story to the kids last night!
4shoes on November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Virginia for
ObamaMcDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli.Thank you, Virginia!
MarkBoabaca on November 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
OK, Ok I take it back, NOVA is just chock-A-block full of conservatives :-).
Seriously thanks for the work you guys did up there. Obviously it paid off.
Oldnuke on November 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Thank YOU America.
As Ben Franklin said during the 1st Continental Congress. Either we stand together, or we’re going to hang together.
NJ
NY23
2010
Sustainment.
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Goodbye, restaurant concealed carry ban!!!!
JohnTant on November 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Thank you my fellow Virginians!
Remember, Tim Kaine is the Governor and the DNC chair. He could not deliver even one of the top spots. Hopefully, Timmy will be out of two jobs soon.
Sic Semper Tyrannus!
riverrat10k on November 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Oh, one more thing, truth is power Ms. Jarrett.
bbh on November 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Hopefully. Ken is great on 2A.
riverrat10k on November 3, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Senators Webb and Warner of Virginia both ran as moderates and got elected. Since being elected they have voted like deranged liberals in the Senate.
They better wake up and wake up fast!
Gabe on November 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Virginia pride baby. Doin’ the happy dance here in NoVa.
Firefly_76 on November 3, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Can you say 19?
good, I knew you could.
https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB-FACB-44C1-AF70-05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/2_s.shtml
JeffWeimer on November 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
According to Drudge, his majesty isn’t watching the returns. Bullcookies!
He must be galled right now.
Thanks, Virginia! You lead the way from tyranny yet again!
Liam on November 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
More than hopefully. McDonnell voted for its repeal and the only thing that kept it from getting repealed over the past two cycles was a Democrat veto. In January the repeal will pass and McDonnell will sign it.
JohnTant on November 3, 2009 at 10:11 PM
There is still hope for America! Congrats to all the positive thinkers and doers!
Travis1 on November 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I live in Reston, in deepest Democratic Fairfax County. I have a network of conservative friends.
Conservatives here are highly outnumbered, and we lost our local Delegate fight. We fought, but were outnumbered by the horde. Still got around 40% to pull the conservative levers.
NaCly dog on November 3, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Warner and Webb, you better think carefully before you cast your votes on OjesusCare and Cap & Fade.
hillbillyjim on November 3, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Right here with you. Cannon ran an inspired campaign against career politician Plum. Plum spent no money, did not even campaign really…and still ends up winning (around 60%-40%). It’s all about the “D” in Reston – get in line and follow.
dugan on November 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I’ll second that Jim. I’m planning the email I’m going to send to them tomorrow.
ted c on November 3, 2009 at 10:31 PM
I’m in Reston too and we came out for Cannon and voted straight republican ticket to at least narrow the margins here in FFX. I’m very bummed to hear Cannon didn’t win, though we knew it was uphill all the way here in looneytunes town. But he was SO obviously the better choice.
perries on November 3, 2009 at 10:32 PM
oh yes indeed I will once again be emailing Warner and Webb tomorrow on my long list of issues they need to vote “No” on.
perries on November 3, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Oh, my bad – 21.62% margin for McDonnell.
https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2009/37C2EDEB-FACB-44C1-AF70-05FB616DCD62/UnOfficial/2_s.shtml
Ok Dems, spin. Spin like the wind!!!!
JeffWeimer on November 3, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Strike my last, that was results from my county.
JeffWeimer on November 3, 2009 at 10:45 PM
This is not a referendum on Precedent Barry Soetoro, however it is one on Democratic policies of high taxes and excessive spending…
phreshone on November 3, 2009 at 10:55 PM
dugan, perries, NACly Dog, you’all need to talk to non-conservative neighboors about issues. Of course, I also need to learn how to do this effectively.
AnotherOpinion on November 3, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Northern Virginia is like a different state than the rest of the Commonwealth, i.e., blue, rich and elitist. But even in my district (Chantilly), it looks like LeMunyon, the Republican, is winning over the incumbent Democrat, Caputo. Anyway, I look forward to laughing at my neighbors as they pull up the Creigh Deeds signs from their lawns.
NNtrancer on November 3, 2009 at 11:30 PM
OMG. Whoever talked about VA’s Democrat massacre was right.
Yipee!
newton on November 4, 2009 at 1:26 AM
The Pookies stayed home!
Dhuka on November 4, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Thank you Virginia and New Jersey! First good news I’ve heard in about a year! To reiterate;
We salute you!!!
elifino on November 4, 2009 at 4:44 AM
I talk to my liberal co-workers and neighbors. Having data, good arguments, history on my side, and even the blessing of science to buttress my arguments does not work. I posted before about the last time I joked about Biden with someone I thought was a friend. Almost got into a fist fight.
My lib co-workers think I’m a out-of-touch conservative dinosaur. If they only knew how much I soften my true beliefs, they would flee in terror. Leftist — the new barbarians.
My answer is to move. Looking to leave Reston in 2011.
NaCly dog on November 4, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Where’s my friend kelley in virginia?
I was looking forward to seeing her last night and gloating a bit.
ted c on November 4, 2009 at 6:47 AM
In the City of Alexandria it’s like a different state. The dem of our district (45) won and won by a lot.
4shoes on November 4, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations to McDonnell, and best wishes for Virginia to prove fiscally responsible as Democrats used to say.
maverick muse on November 4, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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