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Recounts in Virgina & Montana
Natl Review ^ | B York

Posted on 11/08/2006 5:53:30 AM PST by arroyob

RECOUNTS [Byron York]

Unless something unforeseen happens, we're looking at a recount in Virginia, where the law calls for a state-paid recount if the difference between candidates is one-half of one percent or less.

According to numbers on the Virginia State Board of Elections website, Webb and Allen are separated by 8,359 votes, out of a total 2,361,441 cast — a difference of about one-third of one percent.

The situation is different in Montana, where Burns and Tester are separated by 3,113 votes out of 341,891 cast.

There, the recount standard is one-quarter of one percent, so if those totals hold up, a state-paid recount is unlikely. Posted at 8:26 AM


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To: NittanyLion

The nation is waiting for these counties to report:

Meagher (MT)
Fairfax City (vA)
Isle of Wight (VA)
Loundoun (VA)


21 posted on 11/08/2006 6:29:27 AM PST by Michael81Dus
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To: NittanyLion
In other words, it's over. No way a recount changes the total by 8000 votes.

True, Allen lost by the number of illegals voting and the number of farmers he screwed on the tobacco buyout.

22 posted on 11/08/2006 6:30:38 AM PST by org.whodat (Never let the facts get in the way of a good assumption.)
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To: Michael81Dus

I never thought I would see my former home of Virginia become a light blue state, at least not this fast. It seems to be easier for a Republican to win a statewide race here in Florida right now than in Virgina.


23 posted on 11/08/2006 6:31:25 AM PST by Timedrifter
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To: arroyob

GOP better start thinking about potential "jeffords" on the Dem side.


24 posted on 11/08/2006 6:31:28 AM PST by dinoparty
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To: ruschpa

I heard the "Perky One" last night gleefully calling them "Social Democrats"


25 posted on 11/08/2006 6:33:01 AM PST by DaiHuy (CHRIST LEFT OUT OF 2006 CHRISTMAS. JUST ASK YOUR DEPT STORES.)
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To: claudiustg

Hey, Libertarians are people too (I think), even if they are inclined to amble aimlessly and be airheaded.


26 posted on 11/08/2006 6:33:16 AM PST by dinoparty
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To: arroyob
21K absetee ballots out in Montana?

You would think these have to be 60% or better for Burns which would be about 2100 votes.

27 posted on 11/08/2006 6:39:40 AM PST by AmericaUnited
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To: ruschpa

I saw NBC last night.

I don't see Russert on TV very much, basically only a few times.

Maybe I'm reaching here - but early in the evening he sounded almost thrilled that the Dems were doing so well.


28 posted on 11/08/2006 6:45:41 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: NittanyLion

I dont think Montana is over by a longshot though!


29 posted on 11/08/2006 6:49:01 AM PST by arroyob
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To: dinoparty

Watch Chafee.


30 posted on 11/08/2006 6:49:03 AM PST by arroyob
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To: arroyob

Chafee lost.
I meant current Dem Senators that the GOP can convert to their side.


31 posted on 11/08/2006 6:50:21 AM PST by dinoparty
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To: dinoparty

I think Lieberman could be turned if he was offered enough.


32 posted on 11/08/2006 6:52:35 AM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: AmericaUnited

this thing is gonna be close!


33 posted on 11/08/2006 6:53:16 AM PST by arroyob
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To: Timedrifter

For 15 years, I've followed Virginia politics from afar.

It get the feeling that Virginia will soon become a swing state because of the explosive growth in Northern Virginia.

A lot of the newcomers are govt employees, a group with a vested interest in voting Dem.

Transportation is also a huge issue up there. Getting from Point A to Point B takes longer and truth be told, there's a sizable group of voters who don't mind paying higher taxes for better (and more) roads.


34 posted on 11/08/2006 6:53:21 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: MplsSteve

The democrap party media whores are gleeful because they have succeeded in turning this nation's voters into democrap lemmings.


35 posted on 11/08/2006 6:53:26 AM PST by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
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To: dinoparty
When the Republican party starts realizing that the libertarian part of the 'base' is just as potentially solid and deserves a place at the table as much as the Judeo-Christian culture warriors they might do a little bit better. 'Government' and 'morality' have nothing to do with each other.
36 posted on 11/08/2006 6:54:47 AM PST by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, Deport all illegals, abolish the IRS, ATF and DEA)
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To: RedStateRocker

Libertarians (albeit moderate ones) were kicked out last night. If that trend continues, the GOP may as well cement a longer term minority status. We need the moderate libertarians.


37 posted on 11/08/2006 6:57:33 AM PST by graf008
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To: wagglebee

I think Lieberman is honest and will not be turned by dangling goodies in front of him. He could be turned, perhaps, by consideration of the difference in integrity between the two parties.


38 posted on 11/08/2006 6:58:37 AM PST by twigs
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To: RedStateRocker

Problem is the religious branch of the part won't tolerate anyone who is libertarian. Just seems that way to me. If you say you are for embryonic stem cell research on this forum you are flamed within an inch of your life. I think this really hurt us at the polls.


39 posted on 11/08/2006 6:59:54 AM PST by cajungirl (no)
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To: twigs

I think a lot will depend on how the 'Rats treat him now. He may not be influenced by the GOP, but he is also keenly aware of how the 'Rats have treated him the past few months. Politically, he is more in line with the GOP than Lincoln Chafee.


40 posted on 11/08/2006 7:03:24 AM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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