by those who are calling it for Owens.

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"Owens Wins"

It’s time to call the race for Democrat Bill Owens.

With 84% of the votes counted the tally is as follows

Bill Owens (D): 57,845 or 49.2%

Doug Hoffman (C): 53,603 or 45.5%

That’s a margin of 4,200 votes and based on the trend we only have about 20,000 votes left. For Hoffman to win he would need to beat Owens by 20 points with the remaining voters.

As one of my favorite readers, Elrod, has pointed out this is a surprising defeat given that this district has been Republican since the 1870’s and the trend tonight is clearly for the Republicans. But when you push a hard right candidate in upstate New York you’re going to be disappointed.

As a quasi-Republican I’m not thrilled at losing a district but as a confirmed moderate I am glad to see the sensible candidate win.

BFD:

Another station reported that 11,000 absentee ballots were mailed out that won't be counted tonight.

Pop-Eye:

Re: There's a lesson to be learned there! If you want to win elections avoid Fred Thompson at all costs.

BFD:

Another station reported that 11,000 absentee ballots were mailed out that won't be counted tonight.

By ACORN?

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Pop-Eye:

Re: There's a lesson to be learned there! If you want to win elections avoid Fred Thompson at all costs.

A virtual unknown 30 days ago who polling showed was up by double digits loses in New York? Hmmmm, ACORN invoved?

BFD:

By the GOP County Clerks in NY-23. You're a dipshit.

Libturd/tards are known cheaters, twink.