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Election results live blog, Part 3 - AP declares Kirk winner - Giannoulias to concede - Kilbride wins - Brady won’t concede - Dold declared victor
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010 - Posted by Rich Miller * 10:19 pm - Cook County has 203 precincts left to count. They’ve tallied 1,734 out of 1,937. Chicago has counted 2,330 out of 2,570 precincts, meaning there are still 240 precincts left to count there. According to the AP, there are 1,377 precincts left to count in Illinois. That means about a third of those precincts are in either overtly hostile or somewhat hostile Brady territory. Quinn is leading by just 35,988 votes. By the way, DuPage has just 24 precincts left to tally. You can take a look at where the counties are in their counting by clicking here. * 10:34 pm - Check out CNN’s county map of the governor’s race. Click the pic for the interactive version…  Bill Brady is stomping the tar outta Pat Quinn in traditionally Democratic Rock Island, Macon and Madison counties. Quinn is winning St. Clair, Jackson and Alexander. And Cook, of course. If Quinn wins this, it’s all due to the Cook/Chicago ground game. * 10:45 - With 93 percent of the state counted, Quinn is leading by 19,134. * I’m only going to say this once. David Orr better not go to bed early tonight. * 10:53 pm - CNN now has the governor’s race margin at 17,139 for Quinn. That’s with 94 percent of the vote tallied. * 10:55 pm - Rep. David Miller has conceded to Judy Baar Topinka. * 10:57 pm - Republican Mark Kirk’s lead is now 1,662,617 to 1,582,429 - an 80K+ margin. * 11:00 pm - Quinn’s lead is now down to 11,967. * 11:03 pm - And now Quinn is down to a 10,280 vote lead. * 11:13 pm - Some close congressional races…
*** 11:15 pm *** My intern Barton Lorimor just told me that NBC, via the AP, has just declared Mark Kirk the winner of the US Senate race. From the AP…
*** 11:17 pm *** WGN is reporting that Giannoulias will concede soon. * Meanwhile, Gov. Quinn is ahead of Bill Brady by 10,516 votes. *** 11:22 pm *** Cook County still hasn’t counted 107 precincts. Chicago hasn’t counted 92. There are 454 precincts out there. So, slightly less than half are from Quinn Country. And don’t forget the late absentees. * 11:27 pm - Quinn’s lead is now down to 4,372 votes. * 11:28 pm - I told you that Kilbride was winning his retention race, but I didn’t tell you he won. Oops. * 11:30 pm - OK, Quinn’s lead is now back up to 11,148. * 11:49 pm - Quinn’s margin is now 11,291. * 11:55 pm - OK, now Quinn’s at 8,155. *** 12:06 am *** Bill Brady just said the election won’t be decided tonight, so that’s it for him. *** 12:10 am *** The AP has declared Republican Bob Dold the winner in the 10th CD. * 12:33 am - The Quinn margin is now 10,933. * 12:39 am - This is odd. Here is the AP total for Speaker Madigan’s district…
Notice that less than half the precincts are reported as counted. But the city and the county both have MJM’s district as completely counted. So, either somebody forgot to update a single district. Or, the AP isn’t including those MJM district totals in their grand totals. I strongly suspect it’s the former, not the latter. But one never knows.
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- Ooga - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:28 pm:
If Quinn wins Cook by more than 500k, Brady is toast. He’s on track to win it by 472K… it’ll be interesting to see if the remaining 10 percent of precincts yet to report in Cook give him more than that.
- Vote Quimby! - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:29 pm:
Going to be a long night…
- 32nd Ward Roscoe Village - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:29 pm:
Just took the Claypool sign out of my front yard *sigh*. Can’t wait to get that property tax bill in the mail tomorrow.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:30 pm:
Brady is running out of Real Estate … Kirk is in real good shape to keep the win …
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:30 pm:
Brady is running out of Real Estate … Kirk is in real good shape to keep the win …
- foster brooks - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:30 pm:
when do the absentee/early votes get counted?
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:31 pm:
please not berrios.
me no likey
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:32 pm:
fyi CNN seem to be updating faster then the suntimes http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/results/individual/#mapGIL
plus the blood red map showing the counts by county
- Wumpus - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:33 pm:
That’s Dold with a D, not an E.
I am really surprised that Bean may go down. I guess she should have debated
- Still Gettin Twisted - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:33 pm:
looks like Brady is down 23k with at least another 10k out of Dupage he should pick up… gonna be really close
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm:
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,553,238 46%
Brady 1,535,517 46%
- Ooga - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm:
Ghost- good link
- Way Way Down Here - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm:
32nd: it’s only my problem in the abstact, but I feel your pain.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:37 pm:
What is the latest on IL-8? The ABC site hasn’t updated in what seems like hours on that race.
- Little Egypt - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:38 pm:
Absentee and early ballots SHOULD be counted after the polls close AND the same night. They are part of the checklist of things election judges must do before taking the ballots back to their county courthouses. The sealed early voter ballots are delivered to the precincts the morning of the election with all of the other materials the judges need for the day. The sealed absentee ballots are brought in several times a day as the US mail is delivered to the county clerks’ offices. At the close of the poll, however, everything should be in the hands of the judges. The only exception may be absentee ballots from the military. I’m not sure about the timeliness of their ballots.
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm:
Ghost: thanks for the link. Looks like St.Clair held it together by the skin of their teeth.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm:
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,578,894 46%
Brady 1,558,215 46%
- chitownguy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm:
From rich’s earlier post:
The unofficial totals we report tonight represent Election Day voting, Early Voting, Grace Period Voting and Absentee ballots received through Saturday. Absentee ballots received more recently (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) will be added in supplemental counts to be conducted later this week.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm:
Chasing 21k+ @ 91% in … still in “the window” but “chasing”….
- sing me something new - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:40 pm:
Dupage just about done. The machine will win this one. At least Kirk gets in.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:40 pm:
ABC 7 just said that the Champaign county, Kankakee county, and Kirk’s congressional district are the outstanding ballots in the Senate race.
- Obamarama - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:41 pm:
DuPage only has two precincts left to report now.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm:
===If Quinn wins this, it’s all due to the Cook/Chicago ground game.===
Ground game … everyone underestimates the ground game … except those who HAVE a ground game! I am so upset at my party … get on the ground!
- chitownguy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm:
@Logical - Bean down 800 ish votes with all but 13% of Cook counted. She’s winning by 10% (53-43) in Cook. Its going to be VERY close. Depends on what specific precincts are left
- siriusly - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm:
Scott Fawell is offering commentary on Fox Chicago now. Who’s next Tristano on CBS ?
- Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm:
per WCIA, Champaign Co. is slow coming in due to a write-in candidate for Sheriff (who got stomped on by Sheriff Walsh) necessitating hand counting.
- Still Gettin Twisted - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:43 pm:
brady down 14k now… can he get there??
- Wumpus - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:43 pm:
Rich, you may have been/probably were right with your Scott Lee Cohen factor.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:43 pm:
Quinn is back to about 19k vote lead
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,584,145 46%
Brady 1,565,192 46%
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm:
NM just dropped :to 13k
- Anonymouse - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm:
It is painful to listen to Kass. However, I can’t believe fox is relying on Scott Fawell.When it comes to political reporting chicago really is the amateur hour
- Cheswick - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm:
Absentee and etc. ballots get counted on November 16th.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm:
Walsh up 86 votes with 98% in. R-E-C-O-U-N-T!
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm:
Given that DuPage is now 99% reported and Quinn still holds an almost 20,000 vote lead, I believe it is safe to say that Quinn has been re-elected Governor (based on tonight’s votes). I don’t expect any concession by Brady but I don’t see how Brady can now make up the difference b/c there are not enough outstanding votes left in places where he will bring in large vote totals.
- Quizzical - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:45 pm:
Have I lost my mind or is Dan Proft making sense tonight?
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:45 pm:
Kudos Rich on the SLC, to wumpus’ point … you made ME look smart by pointing it out here …
- sing me something new - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:45 pm:
I like how adams county is daring cook/chicago to go first.
- Wally - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm:
If this state has 12 years of Blago and Quinn, …………………….WOW!
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm:
“Scott Fawell is offering commentary on Fox Chicago now. Who’s next Tristano on CBS ?”
Roger The Hog could be on WGN. LOL
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm:
Champaign County could be interesting. If there is a 10-15k Brady advantage, that could put everything into chaos.
- Ooga - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm:
Adams and Champaign don’t have enough votes
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:48 pm:
Uinn back to a 17k lead on CNN
- A.B. - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:49 pm:
If Brady loses, it is his own fault for never spending time in the nortern suburbs of Chicago. He dropped 13 K votes in Lake County by comparison to Kirk, Topinka and Rutherford. That should be a slap in the face.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:49 pm:
Wally -
It would only be 10 …lol
If QUINN finishes his term unlike Rod …lol
I laugh because I can’t believe Quinn might do this!!! Thank goodness for the Congressional pickups … no IL House or Senate changing to Repub hands either … so … gotta laugh(?)
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:50 pm:
The suntimes numbers seem to be following the CNN numbers (with a roughly 10 min delay) but the cnn percent of dist reporting is estimated and is off, with the suntimes being more accurate.
- Demoralized - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:50 pm:
Kirk has clearly won. I would hope Alexi would concede b/c he isn’t going to make up the current difference, if it holds. If the split stays close to what it is now, this election for Senate needs to be over.
And, I’m not sure what happened but the Republicans have managed to lose the Governor’s race. All I can say is wow.
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:53 pm:
Does anyone have scoop on Killbride retention ?
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:53 pm:
Back down to a roughly 13k lead for Quinn
- Newsclown - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:54 pm:
Tristano? Is he out of jail already?
- Wally - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:55 pm:
As far as I can tell, the Sun Times is reporting quicker than CNN.
- siriusly - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:56 pm:
With a 14,000 vote lead and 7% outstanding Quinn is probably telling people “see, no problem I told you I had this”
- VoterUSA - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:56 pm:
Congratz Quinn….3 weeks ago I thought he was toast…Alexi/Kirk is going to take time…early votes will decide.
- Newsclown - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:56 pm:
Biggest winner tonight: the TV and radio stations charging what they do for all these campaign commercials. Second biggest winner: pollsters: like bookies, they make money whether you’re right or wrong, and you keep paying them until they tell you numbers you like.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:56 pm:
I will tell you, if Brady loses by less than 1 vote a precinct, that campaign staff learned NOTHING from their win in the primary against Dillard, Ryan, et al and that downstate field …FIELD operation … dee-zas-ter!
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:57 pm:
Walsh just pulled ahead by 700 votes.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:57 pm:
Sun times is behind
cnn
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,610,356 46%
Brady 1,597,872 46%
suntimes
Quinn , Pat (i) Dem 1,604,418 47%
Brady , Bill GOP 1,587,279 46
- foster brooks - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:57 pm:
siriusly…..lol
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:58 pm:
the suntimes numbers will soon match those cnn numbers, but the cnn numbers will advance. its like the times is on a delay
- CT - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:58 pm:
Ground game is also why madigan retains control. Bottom line is ground game is effective in highly populated areas such as cook. once you go beyond hundreds of voters per block i.e careen gordon, flider, smith ground game not as effective as population not as dense
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm:
VoterUSA,
There is 0% chance that the early voters will decide the Senate race. That one is O-V-A-H.
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm:
Ghost, those numbers are already posted above.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm:
Quinn donw to a 9k lead
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,612,686 46%
Brady 1,603,353 46%
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:00 pm:
Brady within 5k
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:00 pm:
ohh sorry about that.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 pm:
back up to a 12k lead from a low of 5
- VoterUSA - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 pm:
Logical Thinker.. no it’s NOT… sit back and watch.
- chi - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 pm:
tribune appears to be reporting faster than cnn or suntimes
- new here - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 pm:
I’m fairly new to all of this and find it disturbing that a man can lose in 94 or 95 counties and still be in the race.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 pm:
Chuck Goudie just said 9500 absentee votes will not be counted in cook county tonight. Did he mean 95k?
- chi - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 pm:
scratch that cnn now quicker
- Nearly Normal - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:03 pm:
In spite of the economy and the revulsion for spending more money, two school bond referanda passed near Peoria — Dunlap School District and Washington High School District. One of the businesses in town had a big sign telling people to vote NO. They didn’t.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:03 pm:
Jerry and Co. may be chasing their tail at this point … when you start wishing 80-20 in all the remaining precincts … you are at the end.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:03 pm:
nope cnn is ahead of the trib
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:04 pm:
Oh look. James Meeks found a microphone at the morose Giannoulias party.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
according to abc, 95% of cook county has been counted
100% of dupage counted
- Legal Eagle - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
Kilbride retained per Tribune
- Lincoln Parker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
How long until they bring up the mayors race with Meeks?
- Nearly Normal - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
I should have said One of the businesses in Washington had a big sign to vote NO for the high school bonds. Don’t know if there was organized oppo in Dunlap.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm:
VoterUSA,
Somehow I’m supposed to believe that in the remaining 4% of the outstanding ballots, that one candidate is going to have a 82k+ NET advantage?
Please.
- Lincoln Parker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:06 pm:
New here, that is how an election works. Counties don’t vote, people do.
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:07 pm:
Thanks Legal.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:07 pm:
#
- new here - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 pm:
I’m fairly new to all of this and find it disturbing that a man can lose in 94 or 95 counties and still be in the race.
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Many of those counties have more cows in them than people.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:07 pm:
Cook
95% Precincts Reporting
Nov. 3, 12:06 AM ET
Brady (R)
373,097
28%
Cohen (I)
48,932
3%
Quinn (D)
832,435
64%
Whitney (GR)
32,743
2%
http://abcnews.go.com/politics/2010_elections/Illinois?county=G-00
- Ooga - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:07 pm:
Treasurer - General
Illinois - 10656 of 11209 Precincts Reporting - 95%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Rutherford , Dan GOP 1,710,369 50%
Kelly , Robin Dem 1,536,669 45%
Comptroller - General
Illinois - 10656 of 11209 Precincts Reporting - 95%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Baar Topinka , Judy GOP 1,819,080 53%
Miller , David Dem 1,392,773 41
- Ooga - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:08 pm:
And Jerry Brown in CA?
- sing me something new - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:09 pm:
Logical thinker–”how many you need?”
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:10 pm:
I thought topinka would win bigger, she still had a huge lead, but I was expecting to see her closer to 60.
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:11 pm:
If the Green Party doesn’t get 5 percent this election do they lose their guaranteed spot on the ballot?
Oh dear Lord. We’ve got Roland Burris on ABC7 talking about still appealing the special election to the United States Supreme Court.
- Regnad Kcin - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm:
“Kirk has clearly won. I would hope Alexi would concede b/c he isn’t going to make up the current difference, if it holds. If the split stays close to what it is now, this election for Senate needs to be over.
And, I’m not sure what happened but the Republicans have managed to lose the Governor’s race. All I can say is wow.”
Perhaps the difference between a moderate and an arch-conservative?
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm:
I hope Alexi has a little dignity and concedes.
- chitownguy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm:
Brown is projected to win. Same for Reid in Nevada per ppl connected on the ground
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm:
Roland is still holding out hope for the Draft Roland for Mayor Movement.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm:
@ghost
topinka spent very little campaigning for this election, I remember there being more topinka ads during the primary.
- DRB - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm:
Tribune with 95% counted. Quinn up 7395. It’s getting close.
- paddyrollingstone - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm:
What does a Senator Roland Burris do on a night like this?
- Vote Quimby! - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm:
AP just called for Kirk.
- El Conquistador - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm:
AP declares Kirk the winner
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm:
AP just called the IL Senate Race. Queue Alexi concession in 5…4….3….2…1
- Fed Up State Employee - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm:
NBC just declared Kirk winner.
- Steve Downstate - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:17 pm:
It ain’t over yet, and as a Dem, I don’t want to count chickens. But if Brady ends up losing by 5,000 to 10,000 votes, you have to wonder whether at least a few thousand were lost thanks to Jason Plummer, the guy who couldn’t release his taxes and couldn’t go beyond a talking point. This in a state where the LG (usually an inconsequential office) recently proved pretty consequential. Did that make a sliver of a difference for enough voters?
- Mark Johnson - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:17 pm:
Only 13% of Adams County is reporting. I’m not saying there are 10K votes there but for an area that is 70/30 for Brady you gotta think it might make a difference.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm:
Quinn is back up over 10k lead
- Little Egypt - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm:
Fox declares Kirk winner of both elections.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm:
So, I get Kirk, but keep Quinn … am I happy, confused, or something else???
- fox - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm:
Fox declares Kirk wins Senate seat.
- foster brooks - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm:
steve downstate … good point lots of people calling WGN radio monday making that point
- (618)662Dem - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:19 pm:
A source close to Kirk said he was humbled that the American people choose him as their next President.
- Norseman - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:19 pm:
Haven’t seen much discussion on GA races. Looks like Rauschy is going done. Syverson got nervous, but seems to be ok. Bond & Demuzio seem to be the only gains for Sen. House GOP may get 3-4.
- IrishPirate(Bluto) - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:20 pm:
That same Kirk source also credited the late endorsement from Abraham Lincoln for this decisive victory.
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:20 pm:
Thanks for the laugh 618.
- Susie - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:21 pm:
one of the ugliest and most expensive races this year, Smith v Unes; Unes came out ahead and that seat (91st) is now in Republican hands.
- Emanuel Collective - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm:
Norseman: Yes, the State GOP should be embarassed. This election was a rout for the GOP and they can only muster a handful of wins on the local level. Perhaps Tom Cross should spent less time and money on antagonizing Madigan and get this party back into power.
- East600 - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm:
Champaign, Tazewell and Adams County going heavily for Brady and probably still 25K+ votes not counted.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm:
618 -
Thanks!!! I needed that, and I am a repub … Oh well.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm:
Steve IMHO Plummer and Simon cancelled each other out. I think Brady made two mistakes, first was not focusing more on creating jobs, and second in a tight race was hitting so hard on state employees. The promise to oust everyone hired during the blago period (many of whom were just promoted from lowwer level state jobs they had pre-blago) cost him critical votes.
- CT - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:23 pm:
If brady loses maybe he can go work for the governor of indiana or tennessee since that is what he wants illinois to be like
- Old Shepherd - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:23 pm:
618-
A bunch of battle weary campaign workers just got a good laugh out of your comment here in Southern Illinois.
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:23 pm:
So what lesson should we take away from this bizarro Kirk-Quinn victory result?
If you’re a failed businessman running for office… pay federal taxes anyway?
Nah. Just go the Plummer route and don’t release the returns at all.
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm:
I’m captivated about what’s going on in the West. The Reid/Angle race is real close, but the NV gov has been called for the R. WA is going to be a barn-burner.
- Norseman - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm:
Forgot about Hoffman. Goodbye to another Blago connection.
- Downstate - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm:
Look again at Adams County. According to CNN Brady is up over Quinn by 12,821 votes with just 13 percent of the precincts counted so far. He’s winning 75-20. If that trend continues, that could be his margin tonight.
- The truth - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm:
Adams is reporting 100%. The chart is wrong.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:25 pm:
East600 -
If you win by 90-10 with what is left, you can pick up … not even close to 25k! They are chasing a MARGIN of 8K or so … that is the number
- foster brooks - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:25 pm:
state worker votes were because of the pension talk of moving to worthless 401k plans plane and simple!!
- Gregor - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:26 pm:
For old times sake, I hope Hoffman goes down.
- Susie - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:26 pm:
Perhaps the difference between a moderate and an arch-conservative?
I think that is absolutely right. for some of us moderate Republicans, it was hold your nose and vote Brady because Quinn just wasn’t doing the job.
- Emanuel Collective - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:26 pm:
There are still a handful of precincts left in Chicago that will cancel out the gains in Adams. A recount seems likely but Quinn will probably come out tonight with a few thousand vote lead.
- Mark Johnson - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:26 pm:
Brady won his first State Rep seat by 12 votes. How about he wins this one by the same margin. Would be pretty funny.
- Fed up - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 pm:
Alexi. Just announced his accountants at the bank have looked at the numbers and he won in a landslide.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 pm:
Quinn down to a 4k lead
- CU Election Judge - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 pm:
Champaign County Final:
Bill Brady 29,185 - 54.66
Pat Quinn 20,940 - 39.22
- OurMagician - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:28 pm:
I find it interesting on the AP site that most House races are 90%+ reported in Chicago but Speaker Madigan’s is 49%…hmmm……..
- Regnad Kcin - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:28 pm:
There is no way state workers decided this gubernatorial election.
- Susie - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm:
~6,000 votes right now according to Tribune at 11:23 p.m. what is margin for recount?
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm:
I wonder if tin foil sales increase around an election….
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm:
Greg-
Pretty sure Hoffman went down. He lost Madison. Dont think he had enough votes in St Clair to make up difference.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm:
Quinn back up to an 11k lead
- Fed Up State Employee - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm:
Back to 11K+ for Quinn
- Frank Skeffington, Jr. - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm:
FYI all: Adams County may be showing 13% of the precincts reporting with about 25,000 votes, but the county as a whole only has 45,000 registered voters. So I think that may be all — or most — of the votes out of there. Yes, it’s that time of night.
- Student in Class - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm:
Hey, Rich, I’m not sure if you are getting the remaining precincts from the Sun-Times, but Adams County is all counted. There are not 70 precincts left. The results are right though.
http://www.co.adams.il.us/county_clerk/results/2010-1102.htm
- not applicable - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm:
Quinn now up by 11148!
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/Illinois
- East600 - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm:
The dead in Chicago supporting Quinn.
The nearly-dead in Southern Illinois heavily Brady.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:31 pm:
did anyone else find it rather peculiar that Fox News had a British news correspondent covering the Kirk-Alexi race?
Does the accent imply legitimacy?
- COPN - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:31 pm:
Kirk’s really leading his victory lap with uniformed servicemen?!?
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:31 pm:
the vote totals in flux … that’s Jerry Clarke and Co. “chasing the tail” at this point:
“We’re down 8K … we’re down 11k, but there are a few still out there … we’re down 5k … ”
Chasing the tail …
- Wally - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:32 pm:
hisgirlfriday——please tell us how he is a failed businessman and how he didn’t pay taxes.
- Still Gettin Twisted - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:32 pm:
The Truth is right..Adams County has been counted. doesn’t look good for Brady
- Katrina - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:33 pm:
I’m a College student in Montana. My absentee ballot didn’t arrive in the mail until today–when it should have arrived about a week ago–thus eradicating my right to vote since absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 1st in order for them to be eligible. How is this just?
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:33 pm:
“You’re not going to have ole Alexi to kick around anymomre ….”
- Regnad Kcin - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:34 pm:
Alexi making his concession speech.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:34 pm:
Kirk won, and a win is a win, but he should have had this by 8 points or more.
- been there before - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm:
Calls by the Suntimes– http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/results/congress/index.html in the Congressional races. Bean/Walsh the last yet to be called.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm:
Alexi is looking like Dan Proft right now … but taller and less tired in the eyes …
- Legal Eagle - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm:
Brady should have held job fairs. Dillard 2014.
- Wally - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm:
Lead down to 4300
- cuban pilot - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm:
foster and stevie downstate,
I know I am answering Rich’s Wed. question about who is the biggest loser of this campaign (yeah, call me the blog psychic), but jason is the biggest loser of this election if Brady loses. The anger jason created amongst established republicans (like Murphy and Cole) for jason’s last minute mailings in the primary, Always meant that Jason would have a built-in problem within the party amongst established republicans.
NOw, after Brady’s probable defeat on the heels of Jason’s inept performance in the general, the rest of the state gop has a scape goat. In other words, I would hate to be the political aspirations of daddy’s little tax deduction.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:36 pm:
Alexi - I take my snark back … class way to bow out … good job, kid…CLASS.
- Just a thought - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:36 pm:
Anyone else realize that Cohen is going to ultimately (possibly) propel Quinn to victory here? Do the math. That’s wild stuff.
- East600 - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm:
Right - Adams not large enough to be only 12% reporting with 22K votes - only approx. 50K eligible voters.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm:
CUBAN!!!!!
Do NOT get me started on Plummer … for the love of Pete, let me get through a night without dwelling on how he was hurting/hurt the ticket …
Why Cuban … why do THAT to ME????
- Anonymous Worrier - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm:
How many of you think that Quinn will pull this off?
- quincy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm:
quinn in no tax brady out by 5k and now he wont have to pay taxes again. yes adams is in 100%
- A.B. - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:39 pm:
Tons of class from AG….I give him a ton of credit for that speech.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:39 pm:
===How many of you think that Quinn will pull this off?===
You can ADD, right? …
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:40 pm:
I am no Plummer fan, but I dont think he hurt the ticket, I think he just failed to help it…. same problem from simon.
- Emanuel Collective - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:40 pm:
Quinn is going to come out of this tonight with a microscopic lead that nevertheless likely won’t be enough to overturn via recount
- Richard Afflis - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:40 pm:
I say it’s over.
Quinn wins.
I can’t believe this.
- Anonymous Worrier - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:41 pm:
Mr. Oswego Willy,
Yes, I can. However, an amateur like myself could possibly be excused for thinking 11,000 is not such an extraordinary number that it couldn’t be overcome. I must add that my math skills are not all that good, so I will have to beg your pardon on that count.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:42 pm:
I think a more moderate GOP canidate would have knocked this out of the park.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:42 pm:
===I am no Plummer fan, but I dont think he hurt the ticket, I think he just failed to help it…. same problem from simon.===
The role of a LG …
If you ain’t helpin’ you’re hurtin’, and if you ain’t hurtin’ you’re helpin’
- metro transplant - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:42 pm:
I agree Quinn wins. Would have said Brady 2 weeks ago. Who knew what a difference 2 weeks would make ? ?
- Newsclown - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:43 pm:
Quinn is actually GOING to win tonight… but, being Quinn, he will suffer a sudden reversal of policy and concede.
- Hawkeye - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:43 pm:
Olney, Ill. — Voter turnout for Richland County was 37.68 percent.
In the race for U.S. Senator, Republican Mark Steven Kirk received 69.36 percent. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias received 25.10 percent.
In the race for State Representative, Republican John Shimkus received 73.31 percent while Democrat Tim Bagwell received 26.69 percent. With nearly 90 percent of precincts reporting statewide late Tuesday, Shimkus was declared the winner.
In the race for Governor, Republican Bill Brady received 71.36 percent. Democrat Pat Quinn received 24.51 percent.
In the race for Secretary of State, Republican Robert Enriquez received 49.66 percent while Democrat Jesse White received 46.75 percent.
- Emanuel Collective - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:44 pm:
Ghost-True, we would’ve been sending our congratulations to Governor Dillard an hour after the polls closed.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:44 pm:
Not to start a fire, but I was struck by the similarities between plummer and alexi….
- IrishPirate(Bluto) - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:44 pm:
Ghost is correct.
GOP voters, or at least a few hundred of them, blew it by nominating Brady.
The unelectable governor versus the unelectable social conservative.
Methinks the Governor and the votes outta Chicago pulled it out.
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:45 pm:
Total class concession speech by Alexi.
And here’s Dold with a D not an E leading a celebration.
Here’s hoping Dan Seals retires after this. He just doesn’t have the stuff to win that district.
So… which newbie is gonna get redistricted out in 2012? Schilling or Kinzinger?
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:45 pm:
No worries, Worrier -
thought it was rhetorical comedy …so I delivered a puchline to your straight line …
They are chasing votes …when you are at 90%+ in counted precincts, and you need higher than you average margin in your best precincts … yeah, the math will be against you.
- Depressed Gun Owner - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:45 pm:
I just don’t see how Brady can overcome 11K right now. I really, really want to, but I can’t find enough uncounted votes when I actually go to the counties websites. I can’t believe Quinn got elected. I wonder if the polls that were held open are counted as provisional - that’s a lot of Brady votes. And the military vote debacle, those were Brady votes. This state is beyond redemption.
- Anonymous ZZZ - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:45 pm:
Even though I supported Kirk, I have to agree with those posters who say Alexi showed complete class in his concession speech. My heart aches for him and his supporters - what a hard-fought race and what a bitter disappointment in the end. I’ve been there, and it sucks.
In other news, Harry Reid apparently hung on in Nevada.
- Segatari - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:46 pm:
That map shows you why I despise Chicago.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:46 pm:
Yep, hindsight always being 20/20, but the failure to get behind Dillard to me was part of what wrong for the GOP here. To many folks out for their own glory split the vote.
I wonder where bill is……
- JN - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:46 pm:
Blaming Plummer is silly. As soon as Liberals and Moderates realized that that Brady was trying to ride the Tea Party bandwagon into office, it was inevitable that there would be an unlikely voter turnout.
- new here - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:47 pm:
I’m stunned. As a state employee I know a few people that will get to keep their jobs for now but I am still stunned.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:48 pm:
“Surely in a democracy it’s time for us to quit being sentimental and say the question we settle in an election is not whether elites shall rule but which elites shall rule.”
-George Will in the Fall of 2008
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:48 pm:
Whats is fascinating to me is that Quinn was behind by 15 points and ran a horrible camapiagn.
I am still shocked by how close the St Clair margin was for Quinn.
- Downstate Weed Chewing Hick - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm:
What’s the estimate on remaining absentees still to come in?
- enn - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm:
Is there a link to the Alexi concession speech yet?
- Wally - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm:
Look at IL citizens if Quinn holds the lead. Dan Rutherford will be watching your wallet and Pat Quinn will be looking for everybody’s wallet and piggybank!
- Newsclown - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm:
New here: don’t be so sure. Quinn inherited those Blagoons and was more or less stuck with them for the half term. Now, with a mandate and a full term ahead, he’s got room to jettison those carpetbaggers and bring in/recruit some fresh meat.
- A.B. - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:50 pm:
Early speculation…what happens if Hoffman and Dillard had won the primary?
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm:
Quinn is holding onto his roughly 10k lead.
I wonder if brady will do the classy thing and concede
- Gregor Samsa - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm:
If Quinn does win, do you think he’ll reward those few counties that stuck with him over the others, or work that much harder romancing the rest of the state?
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm:
The “Blame” goes to Jerry and Co. - they won the primary on the ground … and lost the general election … on the ground. Quinn’s votes are “ground” precincts, with workers knocking on doors … Brady’s losses were “ground” precincts, precincts Brady needed to get high turnouts in, but couldn;t find 1 .. ONE more vote per precinct … THAT is a “ground game” loss.
- JN - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm:
Dillard would have won this race 65/30
- paddyrollingstone - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm:
Dave from Chicago - Not a big George Will fan but I got a say he nailed that one.
- PPHS - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm:
I had felt that Quinn would win. It is so hard for someone to win as Governor and not carry Cook.
But, it aint over yet. It might not be over until the absentees are counted.
- IrishPirate(Bluto) - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm:
I heard Plummer is trying to sneak a kegger out of Brady HQ into the parking lot.
Toga Toga Toga
- Anonymous Worrier - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm:
Quinn’s at 1,666,929. haha. Some will say it’s not a coincidence.
/joke
- Squideshi - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm:
==If the Green Party doesn’t get 5 percent this election do they lose their guaranteed spot on the ballot?==
If a party’s candidate for Governor doesn’t get at least 5%, the party isn’t considered “established” at the state level and within every political subdivision therein; however, the party will remain “established” in any jurisdictions where one of their candidates gets at least 5%, such as in the 39th State Representative District, where Jeremy Karpen, the Green Party candidate, is well over 30% of the total vote.
- Cheswick - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:53 pm:
This Quinn Brady race isn’t over until the last ballot is counted in two weeks.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.”
-H.L. Mencken
- Newsclown - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
Brady wouldn’t concede the primary, so I figure he’ll be consistent and hold off a concession speech as long as possible.
- A-Rog - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
===If Quinn does win, do you think he’ll reward those few counties that stuck with him over the others===
Believe it or not, everybody doesn’t think of government that way.
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
“Surely in a democracy it’s time for us to quit being sentimental and say the question we settle in an election is not whether elites shall rule but which elites shall rule.”
-George Will in the Fall of 2008
@paddingrollingstone
neither am I, but it is awfully accurate. Especially for Illinois politics.
- Mark Johnson - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
Dillard. A man that cut a commercial for Obama. That’s supposed to be forgivable? Sadly Dillard hurt himself by not just looking like a RINO but looking like an opportunist with no moral compass.
- Ghost - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
bah Jesse Venture won, and he is not a political elite.
Its that those who tend to grow up in political families fall into it as well, not unlike actors.
- Served - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 pm:
Even though I didn’t vote for him, I’m glad Illinois elected a moderate Republican in Kirk. Some of the candidates in high profile races were flat-out zany, but Kirk seems in the mainstream center despite his flaws. As long as he keeps his stories straight from now on and doesn’t become a party-line rubber stamper, he could be a very effective legislator for the state for a long time.
What a crazy/exciting election, but let’s never have another one like it in awhile. There wouldn’t be enough Tums in the world to survive it.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:55 pm:
===Dillard would have won this race 65/30===
Dillard LOST … by a vote a DuPage precinct … you could have had 50 DuPage candidates run … but it came down to a vote a precinct in DuPage … so, yeah … Dillard might have done “this” … or even done “that” … but what Dillard should have done was get a ground game like Brady had … but seem to have lost in the general election.
- foster brooks - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:55 pm:
If quinn wins dispatch the chicago fire dept to the hancock bldg…. lawrence msall and r eden martin will try to take a leap off of it.. good riddence
- Quinn-bashing fad - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:55 pm:
How many precincts are out in Winnebago? Are those all in Rockford?
- dave from chicago - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:56 pm:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7761345
abc7 video on alexi defeat, kirk victory
- Logical Thinker - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:56 pm:
Let’s get ahead of ourselves a little more.
Is this a pyyhric victory for the Dems in this state? Quinn has to clean up the mess with the Dems in both houses and he likely is going to have the Madigan’s to deal with in both Chicago and the State House.
Meanwhile, the GOP picked up major gains in the US Houses and the senate seat so they get to keep their hands clean of the mess that will happen here. 2014 could be very interesting. Who becomes the new frontrunner as Quinn’s replacement?
- hisgirlfriday - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:57 pm:
LOL. Kirk DOES have a 48-star flag doesn’t he? Is this some bizarro nod to the birthers who don’t think Obama was born in the U.S.?
- Give Me A Break - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:57 pm:
I bet Jason calls a presser about 1:00 AM and says, “Hey, anyone want to see my tax returns now”?
- chitownguy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:58 pm:
On WGN Sen. Burris says people are passing petitions to him. Was fun to see him and Kass spar.
- Jack S. - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:58 pm:
Alexi has more class at his age than Kirk will ever have in his whole life.
Fine, so Kirk is now a senator. Let’s see how he plays that “moderate” and “independent” role in an arena that will be much more obvious. Let’s see how bi-partisan he will be & how often he will reach across the aisle to restore some civility to our government.
Am I bitter? No, but I’m definitely more cynical & sad now about where we’re headed.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:59 pm:
It’s hard to imagine as screwed up our state finance and gov’t is in Illinois,when you add all the votes up …. the next elected Governor will have more votes against him - than for him! Only in Illinois.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:59 pm:
===How many precincts are out in Winnebago? Are those all in Rockford?===
Voter-Tail ..Tail-Voter …
- John - Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:59 pm:
And just like Dillard would’ve won big, Hynes would’ve won big over Brady. It was an “economy stupid” election, but Brady’s social agenda didn’t do him any good.
- Newsclown - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:00 am:
I want to see what Mike Madigan is going to do in the next legislative session. Is he finally going to put his carefully-hoarded Majority to actual use and FIX the problems of this state in a responsible way… or leave the mess rotting, so that the repubs gain even more ground in two years? Whatever a theoretically victorious Quinn wants to do, without Mike’s backing, we’re talking 4 years of lame duck session, and a sure republican victory next time out.
- Are Ya Kiddin' Me? - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:01 am:
The real winner tonight is the Speaker.
He retains his Speaker’s gavel.
He refraws the MAp, which Quinn will sign, ensureing a Dem majority in the H & Sen. for the next decade.
And to answer Logical Thinker @ 11:56…..Lisa is the Frontrunner (she will not have any Primary opposition in 2014), she’s going to end up with 2.4 million votes.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am:
===Alexi has more class at his age than Kirk will ever have in his whole life.===
My goodness, Kirk didn;t even acknowledge Alexi …I am going to have to agree …
No class, Mark … no class
- Ghost - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am:
I wonder when people will start to comment on Simon being in the number 2 spot….
- Just a thought - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am:
Did Kirk just reference his win as a tsunami? What an idiot. Get a new PR person! Nothing like starting your tenure by likening it to an event that recently killed numerous people…good job pal.
- Ooga - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am:
I’m from the Patch… I know one thing…
COOK COUNTY
- Logical Thinker - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:03 am:
I’ve got to believe that Lisa declares for mayor of Chicago in the next few days. A Quinn victory gives her cover to run without losing the AG seat.
And she wins.
- ZC - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:04 am:
And lo, from the smoking ashes, arose Pat Quinn?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:04 am:
===And just like Dillard would’ve won big, Hynes would’ve won big over Brady.===
And given another 2 weeks or so … that Lincoln would’ve beaten that Douglas easily …
- Ghost - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
LT I think she will stay put so she can have time with her young family, and run for Gov in 4 years.
Then for president after a term or two as Gov
- hisgirlfriday - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
Lower Wacker Drive has a Billy Goat Tavern? Does he mean Lower Michigan?
- Suburban cook mama - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
Kirk’s acceptance speech is TEXTBOOK horrible!! A hectoring victor ?? Even the crowd is ungracious.
Better watch out, Mark, when Lisa comes to your office with a measuring tape…
- A.B. - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
There you have Mark showing a lot of class back to Alexi. Both are showing that at their hearts, they are good guys.
- Are Ya Kiddin' Me? - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
Tsunami???
more than 50% of the voters voted against him……twice.
- CT - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am:
redrawing of map is HUGE with quinn winning and dem majority. 2012 will see dems back on offense in state house races
- Logical Thinker - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:06 am:
Ghost,
Hypothetical: would you rather be mayor of Chicago or Governor of Illinois?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:06 am:
Plummer looks like Rudy Giullani’s son on steroids when Rudy was sworn-in the 1st time he won … maybe Plummer will jump up and down like Rudy’s kid did?
- hisgirlfriday - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
Bill Brady is telling everyone to go home. No concession tonight.
- kj - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
Brady wants recount, no suprise
- New day? - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
Brady can’t wait for Kirk to finish? Crazy.
- Mike Ins - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
Brady does the smart thing based on where he is tonight.
- Regnad Kcin - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
Brady not conceding - not surprising.
- Ghost - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am:
LT in this economy? neither
in a few years when the economy is better… Gov.
- Richard Afflis - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:08 am:
Newsclown,
When Illinois elected a governor who was under investigation, most reasonable people did not think we would elect the same party. Clearly the Cook county democratic machine delivered for Quinn. They can do it again.
In the city, any person who does not want to run as a democrat to oppose an incumbent now runs as a green as opposed to a republican. Republicans are mud in Chicago.
- hisgirlfriday - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:08 am:
LOL WILLY!!! I was just thinking that Brady looked like Plummer’s dad. Except maybe step-dad because Plummer was towering over him by like half a foot.
- Gregor - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:08 am:
Recount and adding in non-counted will trend Dem: you can resist all you want, Brady, but I think you’re going to lose.
- Jack S. - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:09 am:
Kirk learned everything he knows from Bush. Kirk is a classic bully, as are many of his supporters whom I know personally.
One lesson Kirk has yet to learn: you reap what you sow.
- dave from chicago - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:09 am:
Cook
97% Precincts Reporting
Nov. 3, 1:06 AM ET
Brady (R)
380,036
28%
Cohen (I)
49,787
3%
Quinn (D)
849,371
64%
Whitney (GR)
33,222
2%
- Just a thought - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:10 am:
I’ll say it again. Cohen may have just won this election for Quinn. Weird, weird stuff.
- dave from chicago - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:10 am:
http://m.plixi.com/p/54670057
- Gregor - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:11 am:
He can put on a job fair for Brady and Plummer.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:11 am:
Will Plummer “start” another one of his own companies that his Dad will own, operate, and finance?
Got to keep busy …
- cuban pilot - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:11 am:
Oswego,
Hey, I didn’t mean to get you going. I was just trying to get to sleep by findng the proverbial problem. Jason was the weakest link. So, I ask all republicans to blame him. On a plus note, I wss never a fan of plummer, and knowing that his politcial career may never ignite, makes me feel a little better.
Also, in my opinino willy, I dont blame the ground game. I blame Cohen. His total might end up being the difference between kirk and alexi. Still, Jerry and co.’s ground game was pretty good for a republican. Normally, the unions play this election game with one armed tied behind their back. However, this year with all the budget problems, the unions brought that other hand to pulverize Brady. Notice they didn’t go nearly as hard after Kirk as Kirk can’t really help them.
- Mike Ins - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:12 am:
Marin on NBC said she is hearing “about 3,000 votes” is all that separates Quinn and Brady… could she really be “hearing” something not posted?
- Far Northsider - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:13 am:
The beginning of Kirk’s victory speech was incredibly classless. I found it extremely offensive. I didn’t vote for him but went into it thinking I would give him the benefit of the doubt. He lost me in the first few seconds. He has even picked up Palin’s “you betcha”. UGH!
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:13 am:
===I’ll say it again. Cohen may have just won this election for Quinn. Weird, weird stuff.===
Do I want to admit my tinfoil hat is at arm’s length …Do i want to admit I am not against someone saying there was a “thought” about making a 3 way race for the Dems …do I want to ADMIT that????
- Tim - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:14 am:
dave from chicago: Um, I’m pretty sure that’s Mike Flannery in your “screengrab of the night,” not Dick Kay.
- top of the state - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:49 am:
Simon is speaking at the Allegro
- top of the state - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:53 am:
Quinn is speaking at the Allegro Hotel. WLS AM
- John Poshepny - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:58 am:
How many more absentee ballots still have yet to be counted? I am hearing around 90,000 is this true?
- DownstateCo - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 1:04 am:
It would appear to be that Brady’s goose is….”cooked”
Pun intended.
- Southsider - Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 1:14 am:
If Quinn wins it’s because Madigan and Cullerton pulled a rabbit out of the hat. It’s the coattails of their work on legislative districts. Also, Cook County Labor voters and teachers turned out big. If he loses it’s because he had no field workers in St. Clair County where turn out sucked. Finally, I still think Barack has a credibility gap in the Chicago African American community. Quinn should have been on urban radio and Barack should have called progressive independent woman voters.