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aliali · 11-03-2004, 11:47 AM

Kerry was right to project some caution last night without being combative and was right to concede today. It doesn't look like there is any way for Ohio to flip. If there was, Kerry would still be fighting for every last vote. All in all, it seems that just about everyone, including the candidates and the media (Not the exit pollers) acted appropriately and rationally over the past two days. The whole democracy thing worked.

Bush got more votes than anyone ever, but not the highest percentage
Bush is the first pres who initially lost the popular vote to win re-election
This is the first re-election of a rep. pres and congress in over 100 years
First defeat of a senate leader (minority or majority) in 50 years.
Rep.s continue to lead in governerships

The country may be closely divided, but the power is not.

11-03-2004, 11:47 AM	#54 (permalink)
aliali Insane Location: Missouri	Kerry was right to project some caution last night without being combative and was right to concede today. It doesn't look like there is any way for Ohio to flip. If there was, Kerry would still be fighting for every last vote. All in all, it seems that just about everyone, including the candidates and the media (Not the exit pollers) acted appropriately and rationally over the past two days. The whole democracy thing worked. Bush got more votes than anyone ever, but not the highest percentage Bush is the first pres who initially lost the popular vote to win re-election This is the first re-election of a rep. pres and congress in over 100 years First defeat of a senate leader (minority or majority) in 50 years. Rep.s continue to lead in governerships The country may be closely divided, but the power is not.