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* 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.
* Gov. Pat Quinn’s lead is now less than 13,000 votes. There are just 138 precincts left to count in Cook and 170 in Chicago. 933 are left statewide.
* 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.
* 11:06 pm - Keep in mind that absentee votes are still coming in by the droves. Many of those are Democratic absentees because the coordinated campaign screwed up and sent its mailers so late. Those late absentees won’t be counted tonight. Some weren’t even received by today. If Quinn does somehow lose this lead, he could still regain it later in the week.
* 11:10 pm - Quinn is now down to a lead of just 8,807 votes.
* 11:13 pm - Some close congressional races…
U.S. House - District 8 - General
Illinois - 492 of 503 Precincts Reporting - 98%
Walsh , Joe GOP 95,576 49%
Bean , Melissa (i) Dem 94,727 48%
Scheurer , Bill Grn 6,359 3%U.S. House - District 10 - General
Illinois - 478 of 511 Precincts Reporting - 94%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Dold , Robert GOP 101,805 51%
Seals , Daniel Dem 97,768 49%
*** 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…
Republican Mark Kirk has captured the Senate seat once held by the president defeating Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
*** 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…
November 03, 2010 - 01:30AM ET
State House - District 22 - General
Illinois - 43 of 87 Precincts Reporting - 49%
Madigan , Michael (i) Dem 8,294 81%
Ryan , Patrick GOP 1,889 19%
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.
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:25 pm
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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.
Comment by Ooga Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:28 pm
Going to be a long night…
Comment by Vote Quimby! 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.
Comment by 32nd Ward Roscoe Village Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:29 pm
Brady is running out of Real Estate … Kirk is in real good shape to keep the win …
Comment by 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 …
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:30 pm
when do the absentee/early votes get counted?
Comment by foster brooks Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:30 pm
please not berrios.
me no likey
Comment by dave from chicago Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:31 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
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:32 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
Comment by Wumpus 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
Comment by Still Gettin Twisted Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:33 pm
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,553,238 46%
Brady 1,535,517 46%
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm
Ghost- good link
Comment by Ooga Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm
32nd: it’s only my problem in the abstact, but I feel your pain.
Comment by Way Way Down Here Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:34 pm
What is the latest on IL-8? The ABC site hasn’t updated in what seems like hours on that race.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:37 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.
Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:38 pm
Ghost: thanks for the link. Looks like St.Clair held it together by the skin of their teeth.
Comment by metro transplant Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,578,894 46%
Brady 1,558,215 46%
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by chitownguy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm
Chasing 21k+ @ 91% in … still in “the window” but “chasing”….
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:39 pm
Dupage just about done. The machine will win this one. At least Kirk gets in.
Comment by sing me something new 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.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:40 pm
DuPage only has two precincts left to report now.
Comment by Obamarama Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:41 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!
Comment by Oswego Willy 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
Comment by chitownguy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm
Scott Fawell is offering commentary on Fox Chicago now. Who’s next Tristano on CBS ?
Comment by siriusly 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.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:42 pm
brady down 14k now… can he get there??
Comment by Still Gettin Twisted Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:43 pm
Rich, you may have been/probably were right with your Scott Lee Cohen factor.
Comment by Wumpus 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%
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:43 pm
NM just dropped :to 13k
Comment by Ghost 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
Comment by Anonymouse Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm
Absentee and etc. ballots get counted on November 16th.
Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm
Walsh up 86 votes with 98% in. R-E-C-O-U-N-T!
Comment by Logical Thinker 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.
Comment by Demoralized Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:44 pm
Have I lost my mind or is Dan Proft making sense tonight?
Comment by Quizzical 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 …
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:45 pm
I like how adams county is daring cook/chicago to go first.
Comment by sing me something new Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:45 pm
If this state has 12 years of Blago and Quinn, …………………….WOW!
Comment by Wally 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
Comment by Give Me A Break 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.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm
Adams and Champaign don’t have enough votes
Comment by Ooga Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:46 pm
Uinn back to a 17k lead on CNN
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:48 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.
Comment by A.B. 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(?)
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:49 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.
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by Demoralized Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:50 pm
Does anyone have scoop on Killbride retention ?
Comment by metro transplant Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:53 pm
Back down to a roughly 13k lead for Quinn
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:53 pm
Tristano? Is he out of jail already?
Comment by Newsclown Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:54 pm
As far as I can tell, the Sun Times is reporting quicker than CNN.
Comment by Wally Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:55 pm
With a 14,000 vote lead and 7% outstanding Quinn is probably telling people “see, no problem I told you I had this”
Comment by siriusly 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.
Comment by VoterUSA 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.
Comment by Newsclown 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!
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:56 pm
Walsh just pulled ahead by 700 votes.
Comment by Logical Thinker 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
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:57 pm
siriusly…..lol
Comment by foster brooks Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:57 pm
the suntimes numbers will soon match those cnn numbers, but the cnn numbers will advance. its like the times is on a delay
Comment by Ghost 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
Comment by CT Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:58 pm
VoterUSA,
There is 0% chance that the early voters will decide the Senate race. That one is O-V-A-H.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm
Ghost, those numbers are already posted above.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm
Quinn donw to a 9k lead
Quinn(Incumbent) 1,612,686 46%
Brady 1,603,353 46%
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 10:59 pm
Brady within 5k
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:00 pm
ohh sorry about that.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:00 pm
back up to a 12k lead from a low of 5
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 pm
Logical Thinker.. no it’s NOT… sit back and watch.
Comment by VoterUSA Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 pm
tribune appears to be reporting faster than cnn or suntimes
Comment by chi Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:01 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.
Comment by new here 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?
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 pm
scratch that cnn now quicker
Comment by chi Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:02 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.
Comment by Nearly Normal 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.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:03 pm
nope cnn is ahead of the trib
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:03 pm
Oh look. James Meeks found a microphone at the morose Giannoulias party.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:04 pm
according to abc, 95% of cook county has been counted
100% of dupage counted
Comment by dave from chicago Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm
Kilbride retained per Tribune
Comment by Legal Eagle Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm
How long until they bring up the mayors race with Meeks?
Comment by Lincoln Parker 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.
Comment by Nearly Normal 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.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:05 pm
New here, that is how an election works. Counties don’t vote, people do.
Comment by Lincoln Parker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:06 pm
Thanks Legal.
Comment by metro transplant 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.
—————-
Many of those counties have more cows in them than people.
Comment by Anonymous 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
Comment by dave from chicago 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
Comment by Ooga Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:07 pm
And Jerry Brown in CA?
Comment by Ooga Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:08 pm
Logical thinker–”how many you need?”
Comment by sing me something new Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:09 pm
I thought topinka would win bigger, she still had a huge lead, but I was expecting to see her closer to 60.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:10 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.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:11 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?
Comment by Regnad Kcin Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm
I hope Alexi has a little dignity and concedes.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm
Brown is projected to win. Same for Reid in Nevada per ppl connected on the ground
Comment by chitownguy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm
Roland is still holding out hope for the Draft Roland for Mayor Movement.
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:12 pm
@ghost
topinka spent very little campaigning for this election, I remember there being more topinka ads during the primary.
Comment by dave from chicago Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm
Tribune with 95% counted. Quinn up 7395. It’s getting close.
Comment by DRB Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm
What does a Senator Roland Burris do on a night like this?
Comment by paddyrollingstone Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:13 pm
AP just called for Kirk.
Comment by Vote Quimby! Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm
AP declares Kirk the winner
Comment by El Conquistador Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm
AP just called the IL Senate Race. Queue Alexi concession in 5…4….3….2…1
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 pm
NBC just declared Kirk winner.
Comment by Fed Up State Employee Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:14 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?
Comment by Steve Downstate 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.
Comment by Mark Johnson Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:17 pm
Quinn is back up over 10k lead
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm
Fox declares Kirk winner of both elections.
Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm
So, I get Kirk, but keep Quinn … am I happy, confused, or something else???
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm
Fox declares Kirk wins Senate seat.
Comment by fox Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm
steve downstate … good point lots of people calling WGN radio monday making that point
Comment by foster brooks Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:18 pm
A source close to Kirk said he was humbled that the American people choose him as their next President.
Comment by (618)662Dem 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.
Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:19 pm
That same Kirk source also credited the late endorsement from Abraham Lincoln for this decisive victory.
Comment by IrishPirate(Bluto) Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:20 pm
Thanks for the laugh 618.
Comment by metro transplant Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:20 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.
Comment by Susie Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:21 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.
Comment by Emanuel Collective Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm
Champaign, Tazewell and Adams County going heavily for Brady and probably still 25K+ votes not counted.
Comment by East600 Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 pm
618 -
Thanks!!! I needed that, and I am a repub … Oh well.
Comment by Oswego Willy 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.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:22 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
Comment by CT 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.
Comment by Old Shepherd 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.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:23 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.
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm
Forgot about Hoffman. Goodbye to another Blago connection.
Comment by Norseman 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.
Comment by Downstate Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 pm
Adams is reporting 100%. The chart is wrong.
Comment by The truth Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:24 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
Comment by Oswego Willy 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!!
Comment by foster brooks Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:25 pm
For old times sake, I hope Hoffman goes down.
Comment by Gregor 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.
Comment by Susie 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.
Comment by Emanuel Collective 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.
Comment by Mark Johnson Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:26 pm
Alexi. Just announced his accountants at the bank have looked at the numbers and he won in a landslide.
Comment by Fed up Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 pm
Quinn down to a 4k lead
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 pm
Champaign County Final:
Bill Brady 29,185 - 54.66
Pat Quinn 20,940 - 39.22
Comment by CU Election Judge Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:27 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……..
Comment by OurMagician Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:28 pm
There is no way state workers decided this gubernatorial election.
Comment by Regnad Kcin Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:28 pm
~6,000 votes right now according to Tribune at 11:23 p.m. what is margin for recount?
Comment by Susie Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm
I wonder if tin foil sales increase around an election….
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by metro transplant Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm
Quinn back up to an 11k lead
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 pm
Back to 11K+ for Quinn
Comment by Fed Up State Employee Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:29 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.
Comment by Frank Skeffington, Jr. 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
Comment by Student in Class Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm
Quinn now up by 11148!
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/Illinois
Comment by not applicable Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 pm
The dead in Chicago supporting Quinn.
The nearly-dead in Southern Illinois heavily Brady.
Comment by East600 Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:30 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?
Comment by dave from chicago Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:31 pm
Kirk’s really leading his victory lap with uniformed servicemen?!?
Comment by COPN 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 …
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:31 pm
hisgirlfriday——please tell us how he is a failed businessman and how he didn’t pay taxes.
Comment by Wally Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:32 pm
The Truth is right..Adams County has been counted. doesn’t look good for Brady
Comment by Still Gettin Twisted Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:32 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?
Comment by Katrina Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:33 pm
“You’re not going to have ole Alexi to kick around anymomre ….”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:33 pm
Alexi making his concession speech.
Comment by Regnad Kcin 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.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:34 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.
Comment by been there before Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm
Alexi is looking like Dan Proft right now … but taller and less tired in the eyes …
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm
Brady should have held job fairs. Dillard 2014.
Comment by Legal Eagle Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm
Lead down to 4300
Comment by Wally 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.
Comment by cuban pilot Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:35 pm
Alexi - I take my snark back … class way to bow out … good job, kid…CLASS.
Comment by Oswego Willy 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.
Comment by Just a thought Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:36 pm
Right - Adams not large enough to be only 12% reporting with 22K votes - only approx. 50K eligible voters.
Comment by East600 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????
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm
How many of you think that Quinn will pull this off?
Comment by Anonymous Worrier 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%
Comment by quincy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:38 pm
Tons of class from AG….I give him a ton of credit for that speech.
Comment by A.B. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:39 pm
===How many of you think that Quinn will pull this off?===
You can ADD, right? …
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:39 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.
Comment by Ghost 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
Comment by Emanuel Collective Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:40 pm
I say it’s over.
Quinn wins.
I can’t believe this.
Comment by Richard Afflis Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:40 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.
Comment by Anonymous Worrier Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:41 pm
I think a more moderate GOP canidate would have knocked this out of the park.
Comment by Ghost 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’
Comment by Oswego Willy 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 ? ?
Comment by metro transplant Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:42 pm
Quinn is actually GOING to win tonight… but, being Quinn, he will suffer a sudden reversal of policy and concede.
Comment by Newsclown 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.
Comment by Hawkeye Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:43 pm
Ghost-True, we would’ve been sending our congratulations to Governor Dillard an hour after the polls closed.
Comment by Emanuel Collective Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:44 pm
Not to start a fire, but I was struck by the similarities between plummer and alexi….
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by IrishPirate(Bluto) Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:44 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?
Comment by hisgirlfriday 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.
Comment by Oswego Willy 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.
Comment by Depressed Gun Owner 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.
Comment by Anonymous ZZZ Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:45 pm
That map shows you why I despise Chicago.
Comment by Segatari 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……
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by JN Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:46 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.
Comment by new here Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:47 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
Comment by dave from chicago 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.
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:48 pm
What’s the estimate on remaining absentees still to come in?
Comment by Downstate Weed Chewing Hick Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm
Is there a link to the Alexi concession speech yet?
Comment by enn 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!
Comment by Wally 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.
Comment by Newsclown Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:49 pm
Early speculation…what happens if Hoffman and Dillard had won the primary?
Comment by A.B. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:50 pm
Quinn is holding onto his roughly 10k lead.
I wonder if brady will do the classy thing and concede
Comment by Ghost 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?
Comment by Gregor Samsa 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.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 pm
Dillard would have won this race 65/30
Comment by JN 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.
Comment by paddyrollingstone Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:51 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.
Comment by PPHS 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
Comment by IrishPirate(Bluto) Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm
Quinn’s at 1,666,929. haha. Some will say it’s not a coincidence.
/joke
Comment by Anonymous Worrier 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.
Comment by Squideshi Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:52 pm
This Quinn Brady race isn’t over until the last ballot is counted in two weeks.
Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:53 pm
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.”
-H.L. Mencken
Comment by Anonymous 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.
Comment by Newsclown 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.
Comment by A-Rog 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.
Comment by dave from chicago 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.
Comment by Mark Johnson 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.
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by Served Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:54 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.
Comment by Oswego Willy 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
Comment by foster brooks Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:55 pm
How many precincts are out in Winnebago? Are those all in Rockford?
Comment by Quinn-bashing fad Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:55 pm
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7761345
abc7 video on alexi defeat, kirk victory
Comment by dave from chicago 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?
Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:56 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.?
Comment by hisgirlfriday 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”?
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:57 pm
On WGN Sen. Burris says people are passing petitions to him. Was fun to see him and Kass spar.
Comment by chitownguy 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.
Comment by Jack S. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:58 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.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:59 pm
===How many precincts are out in Winnebago? Are those all in Rockford?===
Voter-Tail ..Tail-Voter …
Comment by Oswego Willy 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.
Comment by John Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 11:59 pm
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.
Comment by Newsclown Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:00 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.
Comment by Are Ya Kiddin' Me? Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:01 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
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am
I wonder when people will start to comment on Simon being in the number 2 spot….
Comment by Ghost 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.
Comment by Just a thought Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 am
I’m from the Patch… I know one thing…
COOK COUNTY
Comment by Ooga Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:02 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.
Comment by Logical Thinker Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:03 am
And lo, from the smoking ashes, arose Pat Quinn?
Comment by ZC 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 …
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:04 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
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am
Lower Wacker Drive has a Billy Goat Tavern? Does he mean Lower Michigan?
Comment by hisgirlfriday 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…
Comment by Suburban cook mama 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.
Comment by A.B. Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am
Tsunami???
more than 50% of the voters voted against him……twice.
Comment by Are Ya Kiddin' Me? 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
Comment by CT Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:05 am
Ghost,
Hypothetical: would you rather be mayor of Chicago or Governor of Illinois?
Comment by Logical Thinker 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?
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:06 am
Bill Brady is telling everyone to go home. No concession tonight.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am
Brady wants recount, no suprise
Comment by kj Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am
Brady can’t wait for Kirk to finish? Crazy.
Comment by New day? Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am
Brady does the smart thing based on where he is tonight.
Comment by Mike Ins Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am
Brady not conceding - not surprising.
Comment by Regnad Kcin Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 am
LT in this economy? neither
in a few years when the economy is better… Gov.
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:07 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.
Comment by Richard Afflis 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.
Comment by hisgirlfriday 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.
Comment by Gregor Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:08 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.
Comment by Jack S. 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%
Comment by dave from chicago Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:09 am
I’ll say it again. Cohen may have just won this election for Quinn. Weird, weird stuff.
Comment by Just a thought Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:10 am
http://m.plixi.com/p/54670057
Comment by dave from chicago Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:10 am
He can put on a job fair for Brady and Plummer.
Comment by Gregor 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 …
Comment by Oswego Willy 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.
Comment by cuban pilot Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:11 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?
Comment by Mike Ins Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:12 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!
Comment by Far Northsider 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????
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:13 am
dave from chicago: Um, I’m pretty sure that’s Mike Flannery in your “screengrab of the night,” not Dick Kay.
Comment by Tim Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:14 am
Simon is speaking at the Allegro
Comment by top of the state Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:49 am
Quinn is speaking at the Allegro Hotel. WLS AM
Comment by top of the state Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:53 am
How many more absentee ballots still have yet to be counted? I am hearing around 90,000 is this true?
Comment by John Poshepny Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 12:58 am
It would appear to be that Brady’s goose is….”cooked”
Pun intended.
Comment by DownstateCo Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 1:04 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.
Comment by Southsider Wednesday, Nov 3, 10 @ 1:14 am