The Concession

I'm speechless. I'm struggling with all of this and I don't quite know what to say yet. Perhaps it's best for me to wait until I know I'll be able to speak rationally about the Kerry Edwards loss and not just emotionally. This is a huge letdown for me.

The Hamster Had A Heart Attack

Looks like the FoxNews.com servers just took a giant crap... Serves me right for even trying to get on their site in the first place.

Multitasking

I've got Air America piped in through my laptop, Atrios and DailyKos refreshing on my browser every few minutes, and Rob is running the TV (flipping between CNN, MSNBC and Fox News). I'm dying to see how NJ, PA, OH, FL and MI turn out.

I'm so keyed up over the states that were given to Bush without a second thought - some of them are closer than I would have thought. Some pundits are predicting a win for Kerry while Bush might take the popular vote. I think the popular vote might be closer than folks might otherwise think.

CBS just showed Florida running 55/43 Bush/Kerry. Time to split to the next room. More later...

Yeah, What He Said.

Eric submitted this photo, which he took a mere 1/2 a block from where he voted today.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Regardless of how this election turns out, it is certainly the most emotionally charged one I've ever witnessed. I cannot remember the last time that voters were so passionate about their opinions and their likes/dislikes for the candidates. Many people I know who were not politically involved in the past couple elections are protesting, making signs, volunteering and more.

If nothing else, I think we will see the voter turnout trend reverse itself this time around.

Thanks for the photo, Eric.