[HereInTheHeartland]

“he was ahead of Coakley by 4 points.”

He will lose by 1 point then. Don't forget the rule; discussed here; that you need at least a 5% lead to win in ACORN SEIU controlled areas.

[a fool in paradise]

If a Republican wins it is because he stole the election or stirred up bigotries to induce the public to vote against their self-interest.

When a Democrate wins it is because there is a clear mandate for socialism.