That is exactly the way it was on Election Day, 2004. I had voted in the morning. Later that day, on the drive home from work, I listened to Hannity, who sounded hysterical, begging for and pleading with folks to get out and vote. Once I got home, I put on Fox News only to see a very happy Juan Williams and Susan Ostrich. Britt looked glum, Fred was solemn, and Mort was, just, well, Mort. Mara Liasson looked pleased.
I knew right then there was big trouble. I didn't feel that way, or my sense was things were ok, but "Dang!" I thought, "All the pundits seem so worried. Maybe I should be."
Vindication came about 8:30 pm that night, with the first of many Michael Barone stories. He kept telling us, while the exit polling was looking real good for Kerry, the early vote tallies simply weren't showing that. As the night wore on, it was plain that the pundits, even the conservative ones, were wrong, and all those who were basing their coverage on exit polls, right up to the actually tallies, were wrong!!!!!
I think it is happening again! The surprise for them will be on November 7th, when the Republicans keep control of the House and Senate. Keep the faith, and don't forget to vote!!!!!!
The only person I respect and believe is Michael Barone...but he is even glum and does not offer much hope....I remember 04 as well and you are right about Hannity...I almost had a heart attack when he came on...I thought for sure it was all over...maybe there will be another surprise this Nov 7th...