I begin an evening of liveblogging (or semi-live blogging), by telling you that security around the Arizona Biltmore Hotel is as tight or tighter than it was for many of President Bush's interminable visits.
Yep, it's 5 PM Arizona Time, 2 hours before the polls close, and time for the Overture to the Viking Funeral that is the John McCain for President Campaign.
The polls have closed in Kentucky, and most of Indiana. Neither state has been called, though it looks like McCain will probably roll to victory in Kentucky, while Obama currently has a slim lead in Indiana.
Indiana is one of those states where an Obama victory spells trouble for McCain. It's been a reliably Republican state Nixon beat Humphrey in 1968. Obama is looking to put an end to that tonight. Polls are about to close in a few more states, so keep your head down, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Showing posts with label Arizona Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Election Night Blogging, Have Notebook, Will Travel
FYI. For reasons I'm still trying to fathom, KPNX TV, Channel 12 News-Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking yours truly to blog for their site from 8 PM to 11 PM.
While I suspect there's a strong possibility that the big race everybody's interested in may very well be settled more or less by that time, it will be a good time to be there.
In 2004, and 2006, Arizona results were just beginning to trickle in at 8 PM, and there is a lot of drama locally, with all of the ballot propositions, Shadegg vs. Lord in CD 3, and Ann Kirkpatrick's run for Renzi's old seat in CD 1 and Harry Mitchell's and Gabrielle Giffords defenses of their seats.
Then there's the other big questions of the night. Can Democrats flip the House and/or Senate in the State Capitol.
Finally, a question I never thought I'd be asking six days out. Can John McCain avoid the embarrassment of losing his home state?
Update: I should have mentioned this will of course, be on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, from 8 PM to 11 PM. Unless you all know of another upcoming election night I'm not aware of.
While I suspect there's a strong possibility that the big race everybody's interested in may very well be settled more or less by that time, it will be a good time to be there.
In 2004, and 2006, Arizona results were just beginning to trickle in at 8 PM, and there is a lot of drama locally, with all of the ballot propositions, Shadegg vs. Lord in CD 3, and Ann Kirkpatrick's run for Renzi's old seat in CD 1 and Harry Mitchell's and Gabrielle Giffords defenses of their seats.
Then there's the other big questions of the night. Can Democrats flip the House and/or Senate in the State Capitol.
Finally, a question I never thought I'd be asking six days out. Can John McCain avoid the embarrassment of losing his home state?
Update: I should have mentioned this will of course, be on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, from 8 PM to 11 PM. Unless you all know of another upcoming election night I'm not aware of.
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