The Ohio Factor and a Warning
With several networks now reporting that Senator Obama has won his first swing state, Ohio, and turning a Bush state Democratic, I’m noticing one thing, that the networks are nearly hopping to call this election.
Everywhere that’s projected Ohio, the talking heads are say that Senator McCain has a tough uphill battle. I’m not saying they’re wrong, because McCain really needed Ohio. And unfortunately for him, Obama has been leading in Florida all night, which would be yet another Republican state turned Democratic if Obama wins it.
But, even though I’m sure they don’t read this blog, I want to offer a warning to the networks: CALM DOWN! The night is young and many votes are still to be counted. I’m sure you all don’t want to regret wrongly discussing or calling yet another election. Give it until at least midnight or a concession speech before you start getting excited.
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ha, yeah.
Interesting tidbit – both candidates are closing in on 18 million votes each – and polls are still hours from closing on the west. Totally, completely debunking any fantasy that the other Democrat front runner was the better candidate.
With luck, whoever wins I hope they win by a decent percentage to make it certain. Last thing we need is another contested election.
hmmm, shaping up that the Dem’s will not be able to pick up a supermajority in the Senate.
Obama certainly offered a contrast with McCain, so I suppose he was a better “candidate”. As to whether he’ll make a better president, I still would rather have Hillary Clinton in the White House.
I’d wish her for like France maybe.
Hillary as Maria Antoinette, the Queen of France – LOL. This liebral had a problem with POTUS by birth(W) or injection(Billary).