Wednesday
Nov052008
Live Blog: A Quick Glance at the Senate
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 3:18
In case we wrap up the blog for a few hours after Obama passes the magic 270 mark, here's an update and what to watch with the Senate:
The Democrats have picked up 4 of the 7 seats we thought they would gain. Those are in New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, and New Mexico. That leaves three races still to play out: Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska.
The "wild card" is still the race in Minnesota. With 8 percent returned, Democrat Franken is up 44-39 on Republican Coleman.
The Democrats have picked up 4 of the 7 seats we thought they would gain. Those are in New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, and New Mexico. That leaves three races still to play out: Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska.
The "wild card" is still the race in Minnesota. With 8 percent returned, Democrat Franken is up 44-39 on Republican Coleman.
Reader Comments (1)
Some discussion specifically about Denver on DN!
They are saying that having been shafted in previous elections, grassroots groups really made an effort and it looks like around 60% of the votes there were in before the ballots opened, both by postal and early voting.
Too early to call the rest of CO though, as noted. 56 - 43 for Obama with 16% in. (AP)