Wednesday, November 08, 2006

AP: Webb Wins Virginia; Democrats Control The Senate As Well

For what it's worth, the Associated Press is calling the election-
Democrats wrested control of the Senate from Republicans Wednesday with an upset victory in Virginia, giving the party complete domination of Capitol Hill for the first time since 1994.

Jim Webb's squeaker win over incumbent Sen. George Allen gave Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate, an astonishing turnabout at the hands of voters unhappy with Republican scandal and unabated violence in Iraq. Allen was the sixth Republican incumbent senator defeated in Tuesday's elections...

No official word from the Allen campaign, but the AP says this-
An adviser to Allen, speaking on condition of anonymity because his boss had not formally decided to end the campaign, said the senator wanted to wait until most of canvassing was completed before announcing his decision, possibly as early as Thursday evening.

The adviser said that Allen was disinclined to request a recount if the final vote spread was similar to that of election night.

Republicans are said to be pressuring Sen. Macaca Allen to concede the race.

That's where we stand. If you'll excuse me, I have a happy dance to do.

UPDATE (11/9): It's official!!! Sen. Allen has officially conceded the election.

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