Well, it's all over but the screaming.
Bush has 269 Electoral Votes in the bag. Of the four states not yet called, Iowa, New Mexico and Nevada are all trending Bush, with Wisconsin trending Kerry.
So the final score looks like 286 EV's for President Bush and 51% of the popular vote, compared to 252 EV's and 48% for Senator Kerry.
A smart campaign would have conceded by now. But for reasons known but to them and God, the Dems still think they can win Ohio, even though all the networks have called it for Bush. (Florida, this ain't). And about an hour ago, John Edwards showed up and said "we can wait one more night for victory." Good luck, Mr. Gorsky.
The Republicans have the Democrats pinned down, and yet the Dems insist on making a Last Stand. Guys, there's no shame in admitting defeat. This is not Florida redux, the chances of prevailing are miniscule, and your desperation isn't going to change anything. Let it go. Life will go on.
I'm done for the evening. More thoughts tomorrow.
Posted by Thief at November 3, 2004 03:15 AM