Following the Election Returns: An hour-by-hour guide to tonight's results.

Opinion Journal ^ | 11/05/2002 | John Fund

[Pokey78]

This year the networks say they have learned from the mistakes they made in 2000, when they prematurely called Florida first for Al Gore and then for George W. Bush. The Voter News Service, which underestimated the number of absentee ballots in Florida that year, claims it has completely revamped its methodology for this election. But the changes will mean slower calls on winners by the networks and less extensive data available for many races. That and the large number of too-close-to-call races for governor or senator could mean a longer night than usual for viewers who want to know the winners.

[ladyinred]

The media got it right when they called Florida for Bush. They caused all of the problems by calling it for Gore when he wasn't even ahead, and then by taking it away from Bush under pressure from the DNC. Gore was not ahead of Bush when they gave him the state. It was all by design, and I don't believe they will do any different tomorrow. This was not a mistake, it was a set up.

[AntiGuv]

Thanks! (and just marking this)

[ikka]

Now that they will call it later, the fraudulent returns will be less noticeable.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Bump!!!!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Bookmarking.

[July 4th]

Democrat Scott McCallum, meanwhile, is likely to capture the Wisconsin governorship for the first time in 16 years.

Scott McCallum is the Republican. He means Jim Doyle - the state's worst nightmare.

[Howlin]

FYI, for tomorrow!

[Mo1]

Thanks for the ping .. I'm getting myself a nice bottle of wine .. maybe a 6 pack .. heck anything will do

I have a feeling it's gonna be a stressfull night .. LOL

[Conservababe]

Ah am going to an election party. I have worked my hiney off for years in an election, but have never bothered to attend the celebration. I am told that there will be a bar, food, a band and a big screen tv.

But, if they do not provide updated information on all races, I will be heading back here to freeperland. LOL

[Darlin']

What a helpful article. Thanks for the ping :) It is going to be a very long night.

[Wphile]

Thanks for the ping. I have no fingernails left and have been eating junk since Halloween!!

Sheesh...I'll be glad when this election is over.

[Mo1]

Ah am going to an election party.

Well you go girl .. have a great time ... and hey maybe someone there will have a laptop that you can borrow cause you know Freepers will but on top of the results .. LOL

[Humidston]

Thanks for a good reference point, Pokey. Problem is, I don't expect answers to many of these races for at least 2 weeks.

I think the Rats will contest anything that moves and throw several critical races into the courts. BUT I'll be back tomorrow night for all the gossip!

[TLI]

The media got it right when they called Florida for Bush. They caused all of the problems by calling it for Gore when he wasn't even ahead, and then by taking it away from Bush under pressure from the DNC. Gore was not ahead of Bush when they gave him the state.

I was watching.. Florida went to Bush (reality), then about one hour later the big media "proclaimed a mistake" and said Florida was really going to Goring... I wonder who got a phone call instructing the networks to declare Florida to Gore?   Right there was the cause of what...34 days of bulls&i+?   Who made that phone call, could it be someone that owned that media network???

liberal media control??  nawwwww...

Plain old communist agenda Democrats, nothing more. Follow the money and ownership, there is the answer, it isn't hard to figure out.

[Humidston]

And thanks for the ping, Howlin!

"C'ya" tomorrow night..!

[AFPhys]

nice find and post!

[TLBSHOW]

We are headed for a landslide and the rats will try any and all fraud to stop it. But we will win! Today will be a day of stunning victory for the right!

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

NBC just called the state for mcbride

[AFPhys]

from my experience, you will be back here early... lol

[unspun]

Don't just sing to the choir here on the freep. Go to http://www.unspun.info and get busy with your email address list!

[Luke21]

Thanks for the election night program and scorecard. Great job.

[AFPhys]

based on the earliest returns, their perfect methodology, and rocks that emanate the power of the thryopods, no doubt...

[nutmeg]

Excellent thread, Pokey. Thanks for the ping, Howlin. I'll be here Tuesday night... probably into the wee hours!

[nutmeg]

Election Day ping!

[nutmeg]

CT Election Day ping!

If anyone would like to be removed from my CT ping list, please FReepmail me and it will be done immediately.

[nutmeg]

MA Election Day ping!

Get out the vote for Mitt Romney!!!

If you would like to be removed from my MA ping list, please FReepmail me and it will be done immediately.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Let's win one more for the Gipper!

[A CA Guy]

Thank You, let's hope and pray for the best of results around the country tomorrow.

[CyberCowboy777]

Place Marker

[Conservababe]

I will take your word for it...

I will stay right here in my flannel gown and bunny slippers, sipping my own hiball and getting the latest info.

LOL

[Burkeman1]

Was at the rally in the North End tonight- did the Hanover street parade in the rain! Ended up at Fiore's reastaraunt. I ate dinner there with my parents and Romney and Rudy stayed there as well and looked like they had no intention of leaving and were whooping it up. They acted like they knew they had won.

[nutmeg]

Sounds like you had a pretty cool evening! Romney and Rudy Giuliani were there at the restaurant 'whooping it up' tonight? Interesting... Too early to celebrate, IMHO, but I hope they know something that we don't know yet. Turnout will be key tomorrow... Romney MUST win!

[Burkeman1]

Believe me! They looked confident as hell. Romney was in full spirits (his wife is hot by the way). I think they have some "internal polls" that show a 4 or even 5 point win! If they were not confident they would have rushed back their HQ to scroll over numbers and districts!

[nutmeg]

RI Election Day ping!

Get out the vote tomorrow (actually... in 4 hours or so) for Don Carcieri and Bob Tingle!

[Burkeman1]

And Rudy looks good health wise! He was drinking wine.

[nutmeg]

WHOO-HOO! I sure hope you're onto something regarding Romney! Thanks for the 'inside info'. Don't forget to vote tomorrow, BTW! :-)

[nutmeg]

Rudy looks GREAT lately. Back in October 2000, I was volunteering in NYC for Rick Lazio's campaign. I literally BUMPED right into Rudy (accidentally) as he was being led to the start of the Columbus Day parade (that's one way to get to meet him, I guess!) He was very gracious and smiled when he saw I was covered with Lazio and Bush pins, LOL. He did NOT look very healthy back then, though. At that time he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. He looked pretty pale and weak. He looks a million times better now. I'm SO thankful he's on OUR side!

[Burkeman1]

I can't sleep! I may be the first to vote at my poll station (corrupt democrat machine as they are).

[nutmeg]

I'm up WAY too late (again)! I really have to head to bed now before I collapse on this keyboard. Nice talking to you, Burkeman1.

GO Mitt!

[johnny7]

I can't sleep! I may be the first to vote at my poll station (corrupt democrat machine as they are).

Yea... my state too. The old ladies were suprised to see I was a Republican in the primary.

For a second, I wondered if they threw out my ballot... I wouldn't put it past them.

The same old biddies will be there in the morning. Licking their lips and not being able to find your name.

I had to point it out to them reading upside-down on the ledger.

[ninonitti]

In my polling place we have 16 out of 16 employees demonrat. Republican??? They suck their dentures at your arrival. I just say yes the ruling party in the country and vote

The sad thing is these old cows are housed in an elderly barn run by the menino machine and HAVE to work for $75 (for 12 hours)since they bought into the social security scam big time way back when no one owned a calculator.

Now they're bleeped.

[Victoria_R]

Few surprises are in store in these states' governor and Senate races. Iowa's contests once looked competitive, but expect Govs. Dirk Kempthrone (R., Idaho), Tom Vilask (D., Iowa) and Kenny Guinn (R., Nev.) and Sens. Larry Craig (R., Idaho), Tom Harkin (D., Iowa) and Max Baucus (D., Mont.) to win easily.

In Idaho, Craig will win easily because the democrat is a "carpetbagger" and too democratic for this state.

Given Kempthorne's incompetence and arrogance has made "Fort Dirk", "Castle Kempthorne", "Dork Kempthorne", "Dirk the Jerk", and "Dirk-tatorship" common phrases in Idaho and a large chunk of the population is angry about that Term Limits initiative repeal by the Legislature, Kempthorne might have problems.

Personally I refuse to vote for either one of them. Craig for being one of the weenie impeachment Senators and Kempthorne because he is incompetent and arrogant.

[kitkat]

BUMP

[LoneGOPinCT]

I hate being a pessimist. It has started my day off on the wrong foot. The worst part is that if my fears come to fruition, I'll feel even worse. I'm trying to be optimistic but given the democRATs penchant for election fraud and my lack of faith in the electorate it's hard. Especially considering my "choices" for Governor and Congresswoman. Even if they win, I don't necessarily. But I'll be there during my lunch hour, holding my nose and pulling the lever.

Remember to vote early and vote often!

[ItsOurTimeNow]

Get out the vote tomorrow (actually... in 4 hours or so) for Don Carcieri and Bob Tingle!

I was out at 7am to cast my vote for freedom!

Funny thing...they never asked to see any ID the whole time I was there...

[Catspaw]

Democrat Scott McCallum, meanwhile, is likely to capture the Wisconsin governorship for the first time in 16 years.

Jim Doyle is the Democrat. Scott McCallum is the Republican.

[Lady Jag]

Bump for voting Republican. Mass. Pubbie voting SOP: No waffling. Just vote and just vote Republican; it's all we can do.

[LisaFab]

Thanks for the ping. Just got back from the polls!

[justshe]

Howlin....thanks for the ping!

Pokey---GREAT job. Thanks for your work on this thread.