A few Senate races are hanging in the balance. At least one will be up in the air for weeks.
- FiveThirtyEight is reporting that Saxby Chambliss did not reach the 50% threshold needed to secure victory last night. He will have to face Martin again in a December runoff.
- Just 571 votes separated Norm Coleman and Al Franken when the votes were counted last night in Minnesota. A mandatory recount is underway.
- Ted Stevens is somehow leading Mark Begich up in Alaska. While all the votes haven't been counted, Stevens is leading by more than 3000 votes with 99% reporting. He's probably headed for victory. Democrats and Republicans are likely to throw Stevens out in January which will require a special election to replace him. And guess which Alaskan Republican is likely to run for his seat? Mrs. Palin of course!
Looking further down the road, Palin would then have two years under her belt to run against Obama in the 2012 general. You can bet ElectBlue will be following this race very closely and supporting Begich against his Republican opponent, whoever s/he is.
We will continue to follow these races as they develop. Please support
Jim Martin,
Mark Begich and
Al Franken today.
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