Six days after the election, unofficial results showed Republican Sen. Norm Coleman leading Democratic challenger Al Franken by 206 votes, a difference of about 1/100th of 1 percent that sets the stage for the automatic hand recount that will begin next week.
Monday was the deadline for counties to certify their results. Depending on the unknown number that may not have yet reported them to the state, that 206 figure could still change before the state Canvassing Board meets next week to certify the official total. Only then will the recount begin.
Officials with Hennepin County forwarded their tally Monday to the secretary of state's office, showing that, since initial results Wednesday, Franken's total had increased by 55 votes and Coleman's by 27 in the state's largest county.
Look for the needle to move on Alaska's landmark U.S. Senate race and other tight contests this week, with the Division of Elections planning to tally more than half of the uncounted ballots Wednesday.
For days, the count has been frozen. Sen. Ted Stevens leads Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by about 3,000 votes with roughly 30 percent of the ballots remaining to be counted, including:
• 61,000 absentee votes.
• More than 20,000 questioned ballots.
• 9,500 early votes.
Of those, at least two-thirds of the absentee votes and nearly all the early votes are expected to be counted Wednesday, said Division Director Gail Fenumiai.
Election workers began poring over questioned ballots Monday in Anchorage, a process that will likely continue through the final count, which is expected Nov. 19.
Meantime, absentee votes are still arriving in the mail and precincts are sending in more questioned ballots.
The dilemma carries eerie similarities to one Bill Clinton faced in 1992 when Georgia Democratic Sen. Wyche Fowler wound up in a runoff against Republican challenger Paul Coverdell.
The Fowler-Coverdell contest came just weeks after Clinton’s defeat of President George H. W. Bush. Clinton had won Georgia by about 5,000 votes, and Fowler was about 30,000 votes ahead of Coverdell.
Coverdell framed his candidacy as a last stand against Democratic filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Clinton and Gore both traveled the state on behalf of Fowler, arguing they needed more allies to implement their agenda.
After a dramatic decline in voter turnout, Fowler wound up losing to the more energized Coverdell camp by about 16,000 votes, and Republicans crowed that it was a signal of Clinton’s already weakened political standing.
Clinton’s allies scoffed at the criticism, but it stung, all the same.
Clinton’s experience and the history of runoffs suggest that Obama’s safest course may be to keep some distance.
A Republican congressman from Georgia said Monday he fears that President-elect Obama will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist or fascist dictatorship.
"It may sound a bit crazy and off base, but the thing is, he's the one who proposed this national security force," Rep. Paul Broun said of Obama in an interview Monday with The Associated Press. "I'm just trying to bring attention to the fact that we may — may not, I hope not — but we may have a problem with that type of philosophy of radical socialism or Marxism."
Broun cited a July speech by Obama that has circulated on the Internet in which the then-Democratic presidential candidate called for a civilian force to take some of the national security burden off the military.
"That's exactly what Hitler did in Nazi Germany and it's exactly what the Soviet Union did," Broun said. "When he's proposing to have a national security force that's answering to him, that is as strong as the U.S. military, he's showing me signs of being Marxist."
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now I'm freaked out - I kinda think the same way as Keanu on the whole life in outer space thing
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Oh, this was just a routine cleaning.
But they have a new insidious device; it shoots a high-pressure stream of ice-cold water with a high-pitched whine.
It's supposed to help break up and flush away the plaque, but for me it caused eardrum damage, antagonized my sensitive dental area, and did trigger the ol' gag reflex.
I made them use the iron hook of Cosby fame.
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That was great.
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IS this Donny from the Primaries???
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I had really hoped I could not keep listening to this idot after the election.
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I had really hoped I could not keep listening to this idot after the election.
You mean Donnie? The one who said the only one who could win was Hillary?
The one who basically said black people were stupid, cause Obama wasn't really black. (being half white and all)
The one right now who cast a vote for McCain/Palin because Palin was a woman?
(okay, i made up the last one, but you know that's why he did it)
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I had really hoped I could not keep listening to this idot after the election.
You mean Donnie? The one who said the only one who could win was Hillary?
The one who basically said black people were stupid, cause Obama wasn't really black. (being half white and all)
The one right now who cast a vote for McCain/Palin because Palin was a woman?
(okay, i made up the last one, but you know that's why he did it)
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I had really hoped I could not keep listening to this idot after the election.
You mean Donnie? The one who said the only one who could win was Hillary?
The one who basically said black people were stupid, cause Obama wasn't really black. (being half white and all)
The one right now who cast a vote for McCain/Palin because Palin was a woman?
(okay, i made up the last one, but you know that's why he did it)
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I had really hoped I could not keep listening to this idot after the election.
You mean Donnie? The one who said the only one who could win was Hillary?
The one who basically said black people were stupid, cause Obama wasn't really black. (being half white and all)
The one right now who cast a vote for McCain/Palin because Palin was a woman?
(okay, i made up the last one, but you know that's why he did it)
Oh, the Harriets of the world. Can't they just hide under their deluded rock. I actually think Hillary would have lost because the GOP smear machine would have used the same tactics and it would have renewed their obsessive hatred of the Clintons and I think more progressives would have not been enthusiastic about her because of the DLC connections and her support for the war in Iraq.
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So...Momma is coming to the inaugural?
We've got to hunt her down, then....
And I was checking the averages. 42º seems to be the average daily high for January in the DC region. I'm thinking this will be an easy trip; I won't even need my arctic gear!
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It looks like unless I can bunk with someone, I am not going to be able to go to DC in January.
We are still going to have an April meet-up aren't we?
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So...Momma is coming to the inaugural?
We've got to hunt her down, then....
And I was checking the averages. 42º seems to be the average daily high for January in the DC region. I'm thinking this will be an easy trip; I won't even need my arctic gear!
DC weather is never predictible - plan for everything from blizzard to warm and sunny.
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Yeah, but if DC gets a dusting of snow, I'll have the advantage!
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Yeah, but if DC gets a dusting of snow, I'll have the advantage!
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Morning all. :yawn, stretch:
Great blog, Bobber.
What is this "bonus" of which you spoke, Bob?
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Morning all. :yawn, stretch:
Great blog, Bobber.
What is this "bonus" of which you spoke, Bob?
The blog was about the 3 undecided Senatorial races; the bonus was about the House
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My name is Jen Chapin.
After my commercial ran on the Stephanie Miller show for the one millionth time, an angry mob with pitchforks and flaming torches stormed my home and destroyed everything I own.
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No no no no! I know all that Bob. You mention trip to Paris, paid for by this mysterious thing called a "bonus."
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No no no no! I know all that Bob. You mention trip to Paris, paid for by this mysterious thing called a "bonus."
Ah - it's part of my "compensation package", based on the overall profitability of the company. It was looking good earlier this year... Now? Not so good. :kickcan:
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Morning guys! Had a meeting first thing today so please excuse my tardiness...
So yeah.. They made a Christian Rock version of Guitar Hero...
Hey.. at least they snubbed that idiot Scott Stapp!
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Morning guys! Had a meeting first thing today so please excuse my tardiness...
So yeah.. They made a Christian Rock version of Guitar Hero...
Hey.. at least they snubbed that idiot Scott Stapp!
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Who here knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
(Ah, guilty pleasures. I've been listening to "The Shadow" podcast almost since I first got my iPod...it's so cheesy, but I love 'em!)
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Yep. The episode I had today was originally broadcast on New Year's Day, 1939.
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...People's Court is one of the most disturbing things on T.V. It's like bloody Springer.
So tell Random why he can't stop watching it.
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...People's Court is one of the most disturbing things on T.V. It's like bloody Springer.
So tell Random why he can't stop watching it.
Because it is like Springer. It is low rent people misbehaving, so you feel better about yourself on some level. Plus they are just plain entertaining!
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Hmm, blog seems a bit empty. I think I'll make some soup.
Oh, DAMN!
:sprint:
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Who the hell is this that Randi is playing? is this for real??
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I have been a bad blogger today...
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
Random only has antenna here. IF he wants to watch that he has to stop blogging.
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
Random only has antenna here. IF he wants to watch that he has to stop blogging.
ooohhhhh I see.... did you get your dtv coupon so you can get your digital box?
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
TV Land doesn't seem to show that many old shows anymore. It seems like WGN and AmericanLife are picking up the slack. WGN's Sunday Night Retro block includes Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, WKRP, Newhart, and The Honeymooners.
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wow is there no Andy Griffith Show or Bewitched on?
TV Land doesn't seem to show that many old shows anymore. It seems like WGN and AmericanLife are picking up the slack. WGN's Sunday Night Retro block includes Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, WKRP, Newhart, and The Honeymooners.
Hallmark plays M*A*S*H all the time. I love that show.
Random gets Broward Stations. (Pretty sure Broward has it's own shit, i've seen the channel buildings around.)
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Random doesn't find much suspense in an elderly Andy Griffith facing off a bunch of thugs.
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
His car? someone firebombed God's car?
not listening to Randi so please to be explaining :D
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Random doesn't find much suspense in an elderly Andy Griffith facing off a bunch of thugs.
would it help to know that in real life he's a mean old man?
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Well, Random'll have to ask, but i've seen channel 5 and 7 buildings in Fort Lauderdale, so i'm guessing Broward has it's own stations.
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
His car? someone firebombed God's car?
not listening to Randi so please to be explaining :D
Matlock's car.
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Well, Random'll have to ask, but i've seen channel 5 and 7 buildings in Fort Lauderdale, so i'm guessing Broward has it's own stations.
Sounds like they have buildings in Broward. Channel 5 is the NBC station in W. Palm Beach and Channel 7 is the Fox station in Miami.
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
His car? someone firebombed God's car?
not listening to Randi so please to be explaining :D
Matlock's car.
well, that makes more sense. I know people who would have loved to do that.
To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which (Cezar) Capone would be "prepared to kick in an extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.
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Palin offered $2 MILLION to star in a porn movie..To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which (Cezar) Capone would be "prepared to kick in an extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.
Oh lordy :rofl: :rofl:
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
His car? someone firebombed God's car?
not listening to Randi so please to be explaining :D
Matlock's car.
well, that makes more sense. I know people who would have loved to do that.
Why would you want to firebomb a sweet old man's car?
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well damn, i missed someone firebombing His car.
His car? someone firebombed God's car?
not listening to Randi so please to be explaining :D
Matlock's car.
well, that makes more sense. I know people who would have loved to do that.
Why would you want to firebomb a sweet old man's car?
they worked with him
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That is cool...but i can't afford Sirius or XM
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That is cool...but i can't afford Sirius or XM
The monthly fee for Siriux/XM is less than the cost of a pizza and liter of your favorite beverage. If you can't afford the radio, you can get an online subscription for even less. No excuses young one.
Ms. Wicked, what is an rpg?
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That is cool...but i can't afford Sirius or XM
The monthly fee for Siriux/XM is less than the cost of a pizza and liter of your favorite beverage. If you can't afford the radio, you can get an online subscription for even less. No excuses young one.
Ms. Wicked, what is an rpg?
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That is cool...but i can't afford Sirius or XM
The monthly fee for Siriux/XM is less than the cost of a pizza and liter of your favorite beverage. If you can't afford the radio, you can get an online subscription for even less. No excuses young one.
Ms. Wicked, what is an rpg?
RPG - Role Playing Game - I like to think of it more as group story telling :p
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Palin offered $2 MILLION to star in a porn movie..To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which (Cezar) Capone would be "prepared to kick in an extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.
Oh lordy :rofl: :rofl:
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I have been a bad blogger today...
me too - but I have an excuse - i was being creative starting an rpg (yes I am a total nerd) and work :D
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Palin offered $2 MILLION to star in a porn movie..To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which (Cezar) Capone would be "prepared to kick in an extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.
Oh lordy :rofl: :rofl:
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I have been a bad blogger today...
me too - but I have an excuse - i was being creative starting an rpg (yes I am a total nerd) and work :D
:metal: Rock on Mdm. President! Nerds unite! :uses nasal spray +1, trips over elven cloak:
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I have been a bad blogger today...
me too - but I have an excuse - i was being creative starting an rpg (yes I am a total nerd) and work :D
:metal: Rock on Mdm. President! Nerds unite! :uses nasal spray +1, trips over elven cloak:
no nasal spray or elves in Steampunk I think, so just normal Victorian type cloaks and lots of foggy steam :p
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Palin offered $2 MILLION to star in a porn movie..To sweeten the deal, Palin's husband Todd has been offered a co-starring role in the production, for which (Cezar) Capone would be "prepared to kick in an extra $100,000," and a new Arctic Cat snowmobile.
Oh lordy :rofl: :rofl:
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:
That is cool...but i can't afford Sirius or XM
The monthly fee for Siriux/XM is less than the cost of a pizza and liter of your favorite beverage. If you can't afford the radio, you can get an online subscription for even less. No excuses young one.
Ms. Wicked, what is an rpg?
RPG - Role Playing Game - I like to think of it more as group story telling :p
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Palin as President!
:cry: damn alergies!
:hug: Oh Raine that's so beautiful!
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Hello all
Trying to eat supper while watching American Morning on the YouTubes.
"flaming pile of dog poo"
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Good thing Diet Coke sprayed on the monitor cleans better than regular Coke.
Oh oh, I hear my herd of cats running up the stairs, I better put something on my feet in case they happen to run over them.
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Hello all
Trying to eat supper while watching American Morning on the YouTubes.
"flaming pile of dog poo"
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Good thing Diet Coke sprayed on the monitor cleans better than regular Coke.
Oh oh, I hear my herd of cats running up the stairs, I better put something on my feet in case they happen to run over them.
Oh no! Kitty rips! How many?
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Hello all
Trying to eat supper while watching American Morning on the YouTubes.
"flaming pile of dog poo"
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Good thing Diet Coke sprayed on the monitor cleans better than regular Coke.
Oh oh, I hear my herd of cats running up the stairs, I better put something on my feet in case they happen to run over them.
Oh no! Kitty rips! How many?
Only 2, but one of them weighs 20 pounds. I made the mistake of being in their running lane wearing only socks. Lucky's rear claws ripped right through them and gashed the top of my foot.
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The MBs are trying to polish turds. :rofl:
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The MBs are trying to polish turds. :rofl:
The GOP should have hired these guys months ago!
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Hey all. Just a pass by to say "hey". Between my computer being sick and my work schedule and some other stuff, haven't been able, or had time, to get online.