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Posted at 3:10am on Nov. 11, 2006 Sen. Craig Thomas (R-WY) has leukemia...
By kai2006
Prayers for his quick recovery.
Hope this doesn't sound overly crass.. but it is worth mentioning that his seat will stay in the party's hands, even if he should be forced to step aside for whatever reason:
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2006/11/10/news/wyoming/20-wyomi...
"Should any Wyoming senator have to give up his seat in Congress, state law guarantees that the seat stays in his party at least until the next general election.
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Posted at 4:57pm on Nov. 7, 2006 Just Voted - Los Angeles, CA
By kai2006
Just voted. Not many people there. This is strong Democrat district (the Dem incumbent congresswoman is unopposed). This weak Democrat turnout might help push Tom McClintock over the finish line this time.
I walked right in, told them my name, and they handed me a ballot (no identification required!).
We use an InkaVote system. It is sort of like the old chad system, but instead of punching through the chad, you mark the circle with a red ink impression.
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Posted at 5:13pm on Nov. 5, 2006 Pew Poll: Republicans Cut Democratic Lead in Campaign's Final Days (down to 4% in Generic Ballot)
By kai2006
http://people-press.org/reports/print.php3? PageID=1100
Boom.
Republicans Cut Democratic Lead in Campaign's Final Days
Democrats Hold 47%-43% Lead Among Likely Voters
Released: November 5, 2006
Summary of Findings
FigureA nationwide Pew Research Center survey finds voting intentions shifting in the direction of Republican congressional candidates in the final days of the 2006 midterm campaign. The new survey finds a growing percentage of likely voters saying they will vote for GOP candidates. However, the Democrats still hold a 48% to 40% lead among registered voters, and a modest lead of 47%-43% among likely voters.
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Posted at 1:28am on Nov. 5, 2006 Massive Late Movement to GOP in new Washington Post poll
By kai2006
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postpoll_110406.htm
6 point generic ballot gap. closest it has been all year.
More info at the link...
4. (and 4a) If the election for the U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for (the Democratic candidate) or (the Republican candidate) in your congressional district? (IF OTHER, NEITHER, DK, REF) Would you lean toward the (Democratic candidate) or toward the (Republican candidate)? (IF ALREADY VOTED) Did you vote for (the Democratic candidate) or (the Republican candidate) in your congressional district?