I was a poll watcher today in the McLean precinct. We had more than a 50% turnout, which usually favors the Dems.
Frankly, I am very surprised how well Gillespie is doing. I hope he hangs on, but when races get close, the Dems seem to find or manufacture the votes.
Comstock is doing really well in the 10th District, which should help Gillespie.
I heard Mark Levin say tonight that Warner kind of coasted and figured he would win and a lot of independents are going for Gillespie there. He said it is a very interesting race and in Loudon county I think Mark said more independents are going for Gillespie than Warner.
The McLean precinct had 82% turnout in 2012. So if turnout was only in the 50-60% range, it may help.
I’m pessimistic. I was precinct captain in Magarity precinct in McLean several years ago, and in statewide races the GOP candidate always grabs a huge lead up until the end, when Tidewater, Richmond, Charlottesville, and especially Fairfax County totals come in. None of those areas are in yet. BARF