Posted on 11/03/2004 12:44:32 AM PST by Witch-king of Angmar
It is 1 a.m. in Dallas, and I have been broadcasting since 5:00 p.m., so I will be brief.
Although the autopsy may take some time, the disaster that were the exit polls tonight will long be remembered as the equivalent of the early call of Florida for Gore in 2000. This was almost a disaster as panic spread throughout the close-watchers of the campaign – and there are millions of such close watchers. Drudge bit, and the entire country swallowed. There were skeptics, and I was among them, but even I had that feeling of doom sweep over me.
Information sensitive environments have to be on guard against manipulations like yesterday's. And when they happen, they must be closely examined.
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So, who do Republicans have to thank?
Well, the U.S. military, for sweeping victories in Afghanistan and the conquest of Baghdad, and unflinching resolve to triumph in Iraq. Terrorists throughout that country are deeply dismayed at this hour.
And the superb professionals who designed the 96-hour effort in Colorado and Georgia in 2002 and who exported it throughout the country – they get a big round of applause.
The Swift Boat Vets get a salute for their courage and their persistence.
The blogosphere helped keep Dan Rather and his gang in check, as did citizen activists at places like FreeRepublic.com and FootballFansforTruth.com. The new media has forever changed the way media operates.
To the good people of Ohio, and every other state that resisted the blandishments of the Michael Moore-George Soros left: Thank you.
Sen. George Allen, who helped recruit a great class of Senate candidates and then push many of them to victory tonight deserves thanks. The same thanks go to Dennis Hastert, Tom Delay, Tom Reynolds and their team in extending the GOP majority by insisting upon fair reapportionment in Texas.
And finally, President and Mrs. Bush and Vice President and Mrs. Cheney conducted a disciplined and up-beat campaign in the face of unprecedented vilification. They didn't lose their humor or their energy, and they kept the team moving forward. Very few candidates have run such mistake-free campaigns, and their courage and quiet conviction brought them a deserved victory.
Now John Kerry has refused to graciously concede. I think this will not be a repeat of Florida 2000. First time tragedy. Second time farce. But it is still a fight, and it is going to be an ugly farce.
Great post!!
Ya know...I'm happy to say I pretty much missed the whole exit poll fiasco altogether. I didn't pay a bit of attention to any coverage other than Rush until about 8:00 PM.
Love you Mr. Hewitt--you are good man. Thank you so much for all you do for Republicans and the country.
Me too--glad I did. My nerves were on edge enough.
bttt
I AM BUCKHEAD!
Kerry has the news (TV) media and print media in his back. Bush has talk radio and many credible and influential internet sites in his. Over all Kerry has the media advantage, but some of the slanted and one sided media BS was mitigated because those seeing the lies were at least CAPABLE of putting out the truth and the internet made it possible to spread the word. Case in point, the bogus CBS Bush military records which Dan Rather would still be reporting about if the obvious deception had not been rammed down his one sided and conceited throat.
The internet made it possible for some of the inaccuracies propagated by Moore and Kerry himself to be discredited. The 380 tons of explosives and the "made up hate" towards US forces in Iraq which was pushed hard in this election to show the instability and lack of success in Iraq was in part a election ploy. A perception from which Kerry, with his plan, plan, plan could profiteer from, just as he did 30 years ago with Vietnam. The fact that many in the military can say "Wait a minute, this ain't true", gave the TV media which leans heavy in Kerry’s favor not the chance to ONLY push their agenda while neglecting all other views, as is often the case in CNN international and others. Though greatly outgunned, since TV carries the most influence hands down and is on Kerry’s side, at least the word had a chance to get out.
Red6
Exit polls, it will now be long before the RATS start questioning the validity of the election because the results were different than the 'Exit Polls."
"Courage!"
D Rather
I new I should have put some money on Bush after those early exit polls swung the off-shore betting sites. Damn!
new => knew
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