Archive for November 5th, 2008
Late call in Oregon gives Democrats 6-seat Senate gain; NC boosts Obama to 364; Turnout highest in 100 years
0 Comments Published by Professor Les November 5th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Politics, Communication, Current Events.A few late-breaking items:
The Oregonian has called the ever-close U.S. Senate race in Oregon with challenger Jeff Merkley defeating incumbent GOP Gordon Smith (incidentally, a Mormon). That gives the Democrats 57 seats in the U.S. Senate. Minnesota and Alaska are still awaiting the counting of absentee and provisional ballots. Georgia, as noted before, is going […]
The Selective Echo Election Wrap: Obama victory not a significant political realignment … yet
0 Comments Published by Professor Les November 5th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Politics, Communication, Current Events.Editor’s Note: This post updates the night-time information and wraps up the election coverage.
Former GOP Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich rightfully slammed his party’s showing at the election but he also noted that this was a “performance election,” not an “ideological election.” And, I think there is evidence to suggest that, contrary to pre-election […]
Late night election drama: Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Alaska, and Prop 8
0 Comments Published by Professor Les November 5th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Politics, Communication, Current Events.Editor’s Note: This post is current as of 1:45 a.m. MST. There will be a morning update as well.
Obama’s current electoral vote count will likely be increased from the current 349. There are some ridiculously close contests. And, unlike the networks, the Associated Press has not called Georgia either for the presidential race or for […]
