Close Race in AL-07 Congressional Run-off

Fox News 6 (AL TV Station) ^ | June 25, 2002 | Fox News 6

[Mr. Morals]

Racist, anti-Israel Congressman Earl Hilliard is behind in early returns. Will he go down?

U S House 7 - Dem
119 of 488 precincts reporting (24%)
Artur Davis 13,894 55%
(i) Earl Hilliard 11,496 45%

[Mr. Morals]

It looks like this guy who brought in Al Sharpton will go down to defeat. Could Cynthia McKinney be far behind???

[VA Advogado]

If they both lose this will be earthquake news that the media won't report. When the democrats and the blacks wacko liberals lose the Jewish vote, and the Jewish money, they're toast. I character like Clinton can no longer pander to both groups.

[Shermy]

Same guy, back in June 2001

Ethics Committee Rebukes Hilliard

[Mr. Morals]

9:15 UPDATE!!!

U S House 7 - Dem
316 of 488 precincts reporting (65%)
Artur Davis 35,467 56%
(i) Earl Hilliard 27,901 44%

[GraniteStateConservative]

65% reporting: Davis over Al Sharpton and Hilliard, 56-44!

First, blacks will vote for liberal Democrat black candidates, then moderate Democrat black candidates, then conservative Democrat black Democrat candidates, and then they become Republicans. They're heading in the right direction!

[NeoCaveman]

Fred Barnes and Mort Kondrake agreed that Hillard would win, although they added an 'unfortunately' to the quote. I love to see the pundits get things wrong.

[Dales]

Wooo hoo!

8 U S House 7 
Democrat 
U S House 7 - Dem 
380 of 488 precincts reporting (78%) 
Artur Davis 40,549 56% (winner) 
(i) Earl Hilliard 31,792 44% 

A Dem incumbent bites the dust.

[DoughtyOne]

[DugwayDuke]

Earl Hilliard defeated? Couldn't happen to a bigger Clinton suck-up.

[NeoCaveman]

A Dem incumbent bites the dust.

Unfortunately given the make-up of the district, this seat will probably stay Dem. With that said, I'm very happy that the House will have atleast one less Hezbollah-lover.

[Dales]

Probably.

But 1) they will have to work harder to do so, and 2) it is another kick in the shins for Al Sharpton.

I can't say I am very familiar with either of these guys, but I have to guess that Sharpton was backing the more liberal of the two.

And besides, if voters have unrest with Democrat incumbents, that is a very good thing.

[Trueblackman]

Well I better call the WWE and see if I can fly the Undertaker(the old type)in for Earl Hillard. Well looks like Earl is going to be looking for a new job tomorrow.

[mhking]

Well looks like Earl is going to be looking for a new job tomorrow.

Maybe Hilliard can go on the radio with former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell - yet another has-been black nationalist politician with too much baggage, and plenty of personal hatred for "the man."

[OldFriend]

Well, I share your glee at these two, Barnes and Kondrake being wrong!!! Hah!

[VA Advogado]

Jim, I think he's dead.:)

Maybe now these liberal nuts from minority districts will realize that they don't have a job for life.

[southland]

I am from North Alabama and am very impressed with Mr Davis. He may be a fresh breath for the Democrats. He seems to try to represent his people.

[VA Advogado]

I am from North Alabama and am very impressed with Mr Davis. He may be a fresh breath for the Democrats. He seems to try to represent his people.

How fast do you think President Bush is going to lap him up? You watch. (and I think that would be a good thing)

[Mr. Morals]

10:35 UPDATE!!!

U.S. House 7 - Dem
425 of 488 precincts reporting (87%)
Artur Davis 47,508 57% (winner)
(i) Earl Hilliard 35,515 43%

Hilliard's percentage keeps shrinking, and shrinking, and shrinking...