by Diana Raabe
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August 31, 2005

Election Night Live Blog: The Polls are Closed - OBAMA WINS!

November 04, 2008 07:02 PM EST (Updated: November 06, 2008 12:34 PM EST)
views: 1012 | comments: 298
John McCain is the projected winner for Kentucky with 10% of the vote in. Barack Obama is the projected winner for Vermont. There is a 38-vote difference between the two candidates in Indiana. It's going to be close - and it's going to be an exciting night.

Projected results are coming in and I'll be posting them as I see them. Besides the presidential race, there are several key senate races (and a few local ones) to track throughout the night.

Are you watching?

Alabama - McCain
Alaska - McCain
Arizona - McCain
Arkansas - McCain
California - Obama
Colorado - Obama
Connecticut - Obama
Delaware - Obama
District of Columbia - Obama
FLORIDA - Obama
Georgia - McCain
Hawaii - Obama
Idaho - McCain
Illinois - Obama
Indiana - Obama
Iowa - Obama 
Kansas - McCain
Kentucky - McCain
Louisiana - McCain
Maine - Obama
Maryland - Obama
Massachusetts - Obama
Michigan - Obama
Minnesota - Obama
Mississippi - McCain
Missouri
Montana - McCain
New Hampshire - Obama
New Jersey - Obama
New Mexico - Obama
New York - Obama
North Carolina - Obama
North Dakota - McCain
OHIO - Obama
Oklahoma - McCain
Oregon - Obama
Pennsylvania - Obama
Rhode Island - Obama
South Carolina - McCain
South Dakota - McCain
Tennessee - McCain
Texas - McCain
Utah - McCain
Vermont - Obama
VIRGINIA - Obama
West Virginia - McCain
Wisconsin - Obama
Wyoming - McCain


Democratic Senate Seats:
Delaware (Biden)
Illinois (Durbin)
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
Montana
New Hampshire (Shaheen)
New Mexico (Udall)
Oregon
NORTH CAROLINA
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Virginia (Warner)
West Virginia

Republican Senate Seats:
Alabama
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky (McConnell)
Louisiana
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Carolina (Graham)
Texas
Wyoming

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Comments: 298

Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 7:08pm EST
Hi Diana, I just got home, was out front of my polling place all day seeking support for proposal 1 (medical marijuana) in Michigan.

I've a got a can of pop, a bag of chips and a fatty, waiting for the results to come in.

I'll try to blog what I'm hearing as they come in.
shelly f. Nov 4, 2008, 7:25pm EST
go mcain
Georgiana S. Nov 4, 2008, 7:26pm EST
Obama is leading in the important (electorially speaking) states!
Georgiana S. Nov 4, 2008, 7:26pm EST
Richard, good luck with the medical marijuana thing. We have it here in CA. It works out well.
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 7:28pm EST
Jim - that's good news anyway! I'd love to get some help posting results - and also to get your thoughts. Here is a link to Jim's article on early exit polling. (Thanks!)

Richard - I'll be interested to learn how that turns out. Did you feel supported in your efforts?
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 7:29pm EST
Georgiana - you are so lucky...
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 7:31pm EST
Thanks for this ... exciting ... uh, not quite the word I would use - maybe one of those medical marijuana "joints" would help? ;-)
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 7:31pm EST
I'm watching Diana. I'll keep checking back here so we can all have a running conversation.

Go Obama!

I just can't wait to get these criminals outta la casa blanca. I'm sick of having the people who run our country only have its worst and most base and greedy interests at heart.
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 7:32pm EST
hey Bruce, pull up a chair and I'll share my mm w you.
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 7:38pm EST
;-)
Melanie S. Nov 4, 2008, 7:39pm EST
Thanks for keeping us posted! I'm going thru lots of election posts here while we watch the latest on the news.
Jan S. Nov 4, 2008, 7:40pm EST
Announcers are speculating that young and first time voters will boost the vote for Obama.
Having consulted with a young voter, I've been informed that her friends are McCain supporters and a few support Ron Paul.
Gretchen Lee Bourquin Nov 4, 2008, 7:40pm EST
I'm watching.... I hope we know at least by morning
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 7:52pm EST
hey folks - check out CNN, they're using some new technology that's fascinating. It's like a 3D hologram of people who aren't in the studio but this technology makes it look like they are. Sorry, can't remember what they're calling it, but it's way cool. I saw it demo'd on ABC, am watching both CNN & ABC (my tivo has 2 tuners).
Fran S. Nov 4, 2008, 7:52pm EST
I think McCain won the vote in Virginia according to my local channel and the crawl on the bottom of the screen :-)))))))))
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 7:56pm EST
Not a surprise, all of the southern racist states are unlikely to vote for a black man. 'cept for Florida of course. Obama's ahead in FL now:
OBAMA 55%
MCCAIN 45%
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 7:56pm EST
From what I heard there are not as many young people as they portrayed there would be, and what is drawing them to Obama is that many of them are non-white. This may be closer than I thought.
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 7:57pm EST
Hey Bruce! pass that around already, you mm hog, you!
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 8:08pm EST
Obama now projected to win:
MA, Ill, CT, DL, NJ, MD, ME, DC,

McCain now projected to win:
OK, TN

No projections yet:
AL, FL, MS, Missouri, NH, PA
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 8:25pm EST
Texas Exit Polls:

Obama:51.9
McCain: 47.6


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's worth it just to see that!!! as of 7:26pm Central
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 8:26pm EST
PA is Obama and Elizabeth Dole lost her Senate seat by using the God word.
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 8:26pm EST
NH is Obama too
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 8:27pm EST
Texas goes to Obama? Wow, that's huge.
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 8:29pm EST
Elizabeth Dole was Republican Senate North Carolina being sued for calling Democratic opponent godless
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 8:31pm EST
ALLRIGHT - Obama projected winner of Pennsylvania !!!! UPSET !!!
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 8:32pm EST
McCain just got Alabama and Arkansas
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 8:32pm EST
Maybe this is going to go the right way after all! Yipppeee!
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 8:32pm EST
Wow - the exit polling for Texas is gratifying. Jan is right in that there are plenty of young people voting for McCain. The race is not over.
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 8:33pm EST
Texas is going to Obama???? Wow that is major ... the way things are going I think this is going to be a bigger win than projected if PA and TX are Obama. Where did you here that?
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 8:33pm EST
Pennsylvania for Obama is a good sign for Democrats. Also - Mark Warner (D-VA) took the Senate seat from the Republicans there.
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 8:34pm EST
Texas to Obama... THAT would be huge!!!

Still watching and counting...

It's worth just seeing Texas SO close!!!

It would be nice to get rid of Sen. Cornyn (R) too!
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 8:34pm EST
Electoral Vote count so far
Obama 102
McCain 49
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 8:34pm EST
Hmmm, TX is solidly Republican, how sure are they about that.
Jean A. Nov 4, 2008, 8:35pm EST
Yes I'm watching here in the UK, and will listen on the radio for the rest
of the time, because I want to hear that history has been made.
I think its all very exciting.
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 8:36pm EST
Wow, that 60/40 ratio is what I keep seeing everywhere ... that would be amazing! We get our country back!
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 8:37pm EST
Texas still counting...
McCain ahead by 0.4 now...
Still to early to be serious...
Just good to see it that close...
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 8:37pm EST
Finally! After a long hard desperate and depressing 8 years of repuglican rule.
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 8:41pm EST
Has Dole officially conceded herself? Or just a strategist?

Florida - With 39% reporting, it's 52% Obama and 48% McCain.
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 8:47pm EST
Texas polls results sources: NBC news and NYTimes

Obama has carried the major population centers by BIG margins (e.g., in the 60's)
Houston, Dallas, Austin...
McCain ahead in rural areas...
(Texas has a lot of rural areas!)

BUT, San Antonio has not been counted yet or El Paso... Those could be big
It's still early...
Texas likely to still go to McCain...
Good to see it SO CLOSE HERE!!!
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 8:47pm EST
I haven't seen Texas called for anyone yet

The McCain Camp made a formal objection about calling PA for Obama this early - for whatever that means or leads to.
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 8:48pm EST
Has anyone noticed the Democrats control both the Congress and the Senate?

I suppose the Democrats.........kind of want to keep that a secret. Don't ya think?
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 8:51pm EST
Greg - Not exactly - Not when the president is George W. (executive directive, super vetoer) Bush......
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 8:54pm EST
...and Liddy Dole goes down - Hagan takes NC
Digital Dogs Nov 4, 2008, 8:55pm EST
I've got to leave now folks, dance class awaits. But I'll be watching CNN on my Treo so even though I won't be here until much later I can keep up w the news.

I can barely allow myself to even imagine that Obama will win. I've been bitterly disappointed so many times before. So I'm tripping between excitement and fear. Colin Powell was right, this is a transcendent moment in American politics... and we're living an historic moment.

See you all later!
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 8:56pm EST
Diana, what do you mean - "not exactly". If I am not mistaken the Democrats have held a majority in both the Senate and the Congress. That is control.

If I am also not mistaken, Bush has used his veto less than did Clinton.
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:00pm EST
An interesting question that has been bandied about is "if the Democrats gain a veto-proof majority in both houses, what does that mean for a president Obama?"

How will he be able to keep Pelosi and Reid in line?

Or shall we say, how can he keep from becoming irrelevant?
James C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:01pm EST
Appreciate the information. It's looking good so far.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Nov 4, 2008, 9:01pm EST
174 to 49
James C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:02pm EST
Hell, Greg, Bush couldn't remember where his veto pen was until 06!
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 9:04pm EST
Texas polls close at 7pm local (8pm eastern) ... not 9pm eastern
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:04pm EST
Greg, you have to have every single member of the legislature at every single vote and a president who won't veto as a knee-jerk reaction, and won't sneak directives in.
James C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:04pm EST
Greg,

We've had veto proof majorities before under Democratic administrations and the president never became irrelevant. It would be nice if the congress would take back their manhood from the blind trust in which it has been placed! But don't worry, this president will know how to use the veto pen and will be a strong presence in all that takes place.
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 9:05pm EST
It's GREAT to see TEXAS so close!!!
San Antonio still not posted...
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:06pm EST
YAY!!!
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:08pm EST
Udall takes it!
Grems 'gremlin' Nov 4, 2008, 9:09pm EST
Illinois Senate Race: Durbin!!!!! Yep, he did it as well as Obama.
Grems 'gremlin' Nov 4, 2008, 9:10pm EST
Obama 175 McCain 76
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:12pm EST
Did MSNBC just give Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, North Dakota to McCain?
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:12pm EST
No sour grapes Gary, it is more of "be careful of what you wish for".

A strident majority Congress will not be good for Obama or the Democrats. I would think the people who know that the best are the very people on Gather who were screaming for divided government two years ago.
Katrina Hall Nov 4, 2008, 9:13pm EST
I'm SO proud of NH! McCain was big here..................(but not anymore.......)
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:13pm EST
Oh no, Fabulous D! That was a big win (loss).
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Obama leads in Ohio AND Florida!!!
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 9:14pm EST
San Antonio went Obama

The Rio Grande Valley is going Obama

This is BIG that Texas is SO close!

Local news has been talking about the implications of this CLOSE race in Texas, even if it goes to McCain!!!

Whoooooooooop!!!
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Obama's leading Ohio - and Florida is at 52/48 for Obama.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:14pm EST
No Florida...No MCCAIN!
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Heck, I think this is great because everything that happens for at least the next two years is 100% the Democrats and Obama's fault.
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:15pm EST
David - you're right. The fact that Texas is tight at all is big news for Democrats there.
David Evans Nov 4, 2008, 9:15pm EST
Fabulous D... No Foul !!!
Rude D. Nov 4, 2008, 9:17pm EST
I too was surprised that Obama was leading in Texas.
I think that McCain will catch up.
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:23pm EST
OHIO goes to OBAMA ?
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:23pm EST
Ohio turning blue??
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:24pm EST
Sorry I been away and missed the conversation up till now a friend dropped by
Digital Diva S. Nov 4, 2008, 9:24pm EST
Fox news just called Ohio Blue!!!!
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:24pm EST
"Heck, I think this is great because everything that happens for at least the next two years is 100% the Democrats and Obama's fault. "

Yeah...right.
[ *rolls eyes* ]
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:24pm EST
Hi Diana, yes thats what was said
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:25pm EST
You are right Doyle, the Democrats will NEVER accept responsiblity for anything.
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:26pm EST
Thank God Libbie Dole is out of her job.
Texas is solid red, but Virginia looks like it just might flip.
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:26pm EST
Thank you Georgiana S.

Haven't heard anything local yet
It did look good for passage though
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:28pm EST
I love these "magic" maps they have, the ABC one drills down to states, then counties, and will show historical data back to 2000. Wow ... this is cool!
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Nov 4, 2008, 9:28pm EST
"You are right Doyle, the Democrats will NEVER accept responsiblity for anything. "

Ecept finally giving the boot to the vile, criminal corrupt GOP that occupied the White House and picked the pocket of future generations while SOME patted them on the back...
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:29pm EST
Despite my best efforts I am enjoying the comments from some of the Republicans.
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:29pm EST
Some people say the same thing about Republicans, Greg. I say - Never say never. Using absolutes makes one sound a little nuts. (And I'm taking responsibility for having done it in the past.)
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:29pm EST
Greg
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:30pm EST
Ohio and Pennsylvania - both very big wins for Obama.
Sy g. Nov 4, 2008, 9:31pm EST
I am starting to feel a very strong emotion, but I am holding back, because once I let it go, it will be a volcano, and I dont want to erupt prematurely (figuratively speaking of course).
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:31pm EST
Yeah, the Republican Congress and Bush gave us this mess to begin with, Obama looks to be far more responsible and judicious than GWB. The Repubican strategy of locking all the money up in the deficit before they let the government go over the Democrats still needs to be rolled back.
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:31pm EST
Of course, your are right on that Diana.
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:32pm EST
Greg Schiller , your comment regarding: "A strident majority Congress" ~ "people on Gather who were screaming for divided government two years ago."

Are they the same people and are the reasons for their departure because of faith in the new Majority will do whats right and not lead through corruption on behalf of the few?
Deb S. Nov 4, 2008, 9:32pm EST
New Mexico just went for Obama. Here in Palm Beach county, Florida - apparently many people didn't vote correctly- again!!
Bruce K. Nov 4, 2008, 9:32pm EST
Me too Sy, after 8 years of this insanity I don't even want to get my hopes up too much, but it is looking good!
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:32pm EST
Sy! How funny - but actually pretty serious at the same time. Emotions are running high all over.
Beth G. Nov 4, 2008, 9:32pm EST
Ohio went for Obama, it looks like Obama will take the election pretty quickly from here on out
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:33pm EST
Sy erupt prematurely

I know what you mean my friend ! LOL
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:33pm EST
Franken now ahead 46.5%; Norm Coleman 37.2%; Dean Barkley 15.1%
Diana Raabe Nov 4, 2008, 9:34pm EST
Floridians!!!
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:34pm EST
Boy this is a quick blogging article
I'm not used to this pace any more ;>}
Greg Schiller Nov 4, 2008, 9:35pm EST
Bruce,

The Decrates gave us the current economic melt-down. The sub-prime crisis is a crisis of REGULATION not deregulation. It was Clinton's HUD secretary Andrew Cuomo who worked to REQUIRE Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to issue 56% of their portfolio as sub-prime mortgages.

.....but then somehow this became "Bush's" fault.
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:36pm EST
OBAMA 200
MCCAIN 85

Everybody on TV are wondering how it's possible for McCain to catch up
It's feeling good !
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Nov 4, 2008, 9:37pm EST
they already flipped one county in florida that they originally projected to go to obama over to mccain as the final reports came in. so projection changes can happen.
Richard Owl Mirror Nov 4, 2008, 9:38pm EST
Greg Schiller , somehow this became "Bush's" fault.

If the economy was in such a precarious position and a President does not act to correct it but, allows the economy to tank, who's fault is it ?