Tag Archives: Election 2009

Hoffman ‘Unconcedes’ in NY-23, but Chances of Winning are Still Long

Doug Hoffman has taken back his Election Night concession after recanvassing has narrowed Bill Owens win by more than 2,000 votes. Will the 10,000 absentee ballots give Hoffman the boost he needs to win?

Winners, Losers, and Lessons From Election 09

Today’s podcast takes another break from market and economic coverage to focus on the ramifications of this week’s elections: who are some of the winners and losers who might not be obvious? What are some of the unexpected lessons? TNL’s Brad Jackson offers his take.

The State of the Market and Election Fallout

Today’s podcast focuses on Nouriel Roubini’s controversial arguments on the state of the marketplace, the ramifications of the Federal Reserve’s meetings today in Washington, and the fallout for Democrats after Republicans swept key gubernatorial races by wide margins in Virginia and healthy ones in New Jersey.

Erickson: GOP Can’t Win Without Conservatives

Despite a close loss in NY-23, there may be some victories for conservatives to take away as the page turns to the 2010 mid-term elections.

Obama Political Capital Damaged by Key Losses Tonight

Liberal policy efforts backed by Obama may take a hit after losses tonight that show the President may have lost the political magic he had a year ago.

GOP Sweeps Governor Races

It’s been a good night so far for the GOP. Will the trend of wins in NJ and VA continue?

Exits: Independents Supporting GOP in New Jersey and Virginia

Independents may be moving the way of the GOP, as a majority of them supported both McDonnell and Christie tonight according to some CNN exit polls.

Voting Machine Glitches Reported in NY-23

Some voting machine problems are being reported in NY-23. It could be a long night.

Tonight’s Exit Polls May be Bad News for Dems in 2010

As James Carville once said, “It’s the economy stupid.” From early exit polls, that may come back to haunt Democrats in 2010.

News from NJ: Corzine Heavy Districts “Underperforming Badly”

Early word from New Jersey – Democrat turnout is up to 25% lower than they had expected.

Election Night in America

A sweep by the GOP tonight may be seen as a canary in the coal mine for the President’s liberal agenda, a sign that Americans not only don’t like his policies, but that they’re also willing to turn the tide by voting for candidates that offer a different vision than Democrats do now.

Election Night Report: Does 2009 Matter?

Americans took to the polls today for the first time since the hope and change of the 2008 elections. In three key races — a special election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, and races for Governor in New Jersey and Virginia — Republicans look to begin their comeback, while Democrats looked to defend their territory.

- March 20, 2010 -

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