Posted on 11/09/2011 4:45:34 PM PST by freespirited
Democrats still held out hope that Sen. R. Edward Houck (D-Spotsylvania) could win his race against Republican Bryce Reeves, as local elections officials met Wednesday to count provisional ballots and review calculations and tapes from voting machines and other records for errors.
But after such an initial canvas, Reeves’s lead actually grew — from an 86-vote margin to 224 votes.
“The race for this seat remains too close to call,” said Craig Bieber, Houck’s campaign manager. “There were several significant discrepancies during Tuesday night’s tabulation that deserve further attention during the canvassing and certification process.”
At one point, the state had Houck carrying a Spotsylvania precinct by 140 votes, but it was later discovered that Reeves actually won the precinct, Bieber said. He said he does not doubt that Reeves won that location, but wonders if other errors ultimately would be resolved in Houck’s favor.
“We are still hearing from people,” Bieber said. “There were discrepancies.” He declined to elaborate, saying it would be premature.
But the Reeves campaign wasn’t holding back.
“Reeves Elected Senator,” said the headline on a news release issued by his campaign before midnight Tuesday.
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Here is the latest in Virginia.
And here's the typical from a losing RAT.
“The race for this seat remains too close to call,” said Craig Bieber, Houck’s campaign manager. “There were several significant discrepancies during Tuesday night’s tabulation that deserve further attention during the canvassing and certification process.”
Craig Bieber? Any relation to Justin? Any paternity suits pending?
anything less than 5% and the rats will win it in the recounts.
I know the RATs will try and steal this one. I hope they fail.
What’s the current split in the Virginia senate?
Democrats still held out hope that Sen. R. Edward Houck (D-Spotsylvania) could win his race against Republican Bryce Reeves... But after such an initial canvas, Reeves's lead actually grew -- from an 86-vote margin to 224 votes... At one point, the state had Houck carrying a Spotsylvania precinct by 140 votes, but it was later discovered that Reeves actually won the precinct...Maybe the usual Demwit phony ballot manufacturers were all off somewhere smashing windows and pissing on police cars as Occupuds.
Thank you, praise the Lord!
If the winners hold from last night’s results, it will be 20-20 with a tie-breaking vote coming from the Lt. Gov. who just happens to be...tada...a Republican.
Looking good.
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