You know, if I'm gonna stay up most of the night with all that excitment, well.....let's just say I'd like a little more reaction than...Still Undecided. ;-)
My thanks to the Commissar for letting me join the live chat, BloodSpite for his EXCELLENT information and JimK for the outstanding job he did. WOW - I felt like I was in the middle of a windstorm.
As you all know by now, some are calling Ohio for Bush some say undecided. Personally, I say it goes to Bush, and that's looking at the numbers. But, we'll just have to wait and see what Kerry says at 10:00am.
Personally I'm just so glad it's almost over. It's time we stop all the in-fighting and get back to the business at hand. Does that sound cavalier? Maybe. But it's time to focus again on the GWoT, our security, continue building the economy and healing the breach that has developed over the past 4 years. And I don't mean just talking about it. Let's get busy again.
In Florida they passed the ammendment stating that parents of minors must be notified if they are having an abortion. I know a lot of people that will not be happy about that. I'm not surprised it passed. How do I feel about it? I won't say, except that I believe a minor is still under the supervision of their parents until, well until they are no longer a minor. Hmm, guess that kinda gave it away, didn't it.
I saw where Colorado defeated Ammendment 36 - regarding splitting the EV. I don't know for sure how I feel about that. In some ways it feels that it would be more reflective of the popular vote, but then again, I have to admit I was so focused on the issues in Florida that I didn't pay as much attention to that as I normally would. I don't think that will be the last time we see that suggestion.
I was very sorry to see MI go blue. Personally I thought that would just be the perfect nut shot to Moore. But alas, it was not to be. That's ok. Maybe he'll shut his pie hole now.
I'm thrilled to see that Bush hold's the popular vote. To me, that speaks volumes.
Overall I think the Blogsphere should be very happy with it's part in this years elections. Both sides were well represented and there was more information out there than could be consumed. No one can say they weren't informed. If they didn't know what was going on it's because they were livin' with their head in the sand.
Now I'm going take my wimpy coffee and my cigarettes, curl up on the couch and see what trouble the MSM can find.
Damn, I'm glad we only do this once every 4 years!!!
Posted by Tammi at November 3, 2004 07:36 AMAmen to that! Think we do have a winner, but for now, let the whine (and lawyers) flow. Bleh.
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at November 3, 2004 08:05 AMHey, kid. Watched the elections, too and was disappointed these guys are playing so damn safe when it's obvious the outcome. Of course, some crazy person on the Democrat wing is saying the same thing I'm sure. LOL
be that as it may, I think Kerry concedes defeat but waits so he doesn't have to do it in front of his people (he doesn't have to thank them for their efforts) and so it doesn't look like he gave up easily. Sort of like general Howe of the British who made his subordinate hand over his sword so he wouldn't have to face the humiliation.
We'll see. I need coffee, too.
Posted by: kat-missouri at November 3, 2004 08:22 AMI don't think Kerry will concede, I think he will say he's going to fight for Ohio. He has said many times he will fight for the right to be president and I think he will drag this out as long as he can.
I was very sorry to see Michigan go Kerry, but expected it. I mean Michigan has a democratic leaning voting tendency, it's funny that every year they say Michigan is a swing state but it swings democrat every time. When I went to bed at 9:30pm Bush was leading Kerry in Michigan, I was hoping it would hold.
Posted by: Machelle at November 3, 2004 09:16 AMThanks Tammi
If I didn';t have to work I would be at home in bed right now
But since I'm here I might as well keep blogging this
*waves with bleary eyes from the sleepless side of Arkansas!*
Posted by: BloodSpite at November 3, 2004 10:29 AM