2004 Presidential Election Results

[Greg]

So I guess it's all coming down to Ohio with Bush leading by 136,221 votes. Looks like there are about 175,000 provisional ballots meaning Kerry would need to get close to 80% of them to win the state.

Wait...FoxNews is reporting Kerry is conceding...

 

[Greg]

Drudge is reporting it too:
http://www.drudgereport.com/

Kerry tells President Bush he will concede White House race at 1 PM ET...

 

[Greg]

Done:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,137486,00.html

Props to Kerry for not prolonging this...

 

[Stephen]

My only disappointment: Lynch winning NH Governor.

I am glad Obama won in Illinois. I can't stand hypocrisy, and Alan Keyes is a moron for trying to carpetbag after critisizing Hillary for doing it.

Oh and:

"WHO'S IN THE WHITE HOUSE??? BUSH! BUSH! BUSH! BUSH!"



-Stephen

 

[Greg]

"WHO'S IN THE WHITE HOUSE??? BUSH! BUSH! BUSH! BUSH!"

And Daschle was ousted. The GOP must be elated...

 

[thetrailboss]

Fortunately or unfortunately, I am extremely busy so I can't spend much time holding my head after this loss. Though I am of a different political leaning than some here, these are my thoughts:

1. The Evangelical Vote: I don't understand them. I have met several people from this belief, but I still don't understand why we look at something (in this case, the US Foreign Policy) and read something completely different. As a strong believer of civil discourse, I'd like to sit down with some of these people and try to see their perspective. Though I don't agree with them using the gay issue as a social wedge, I have to give Rove kudos for making Ohioians overlook the economy's problems and feel that gay marriage was more of a problem.

2. The Democrat's Leadership Needs to go the way of Grady Little: The Dems have lost THREE elections in a row (two presidential years and a midterm election. Terry McAulliffe needs to clean his desk and update his resume. There is NO EXCUSE for this kind of performance. I was angered when they lost in 2002 and Terry was on CNN smiling and laughing about the loss!

In hindsight, there are lots of issues, including Heinz-Kerry's impact, but this was not a good night. At least SNOW is in the forecast and if things here in America get real bad, Canada has some good skiing :wink:

 

[hammer]

I guess that the American voters are more conservative than I had hoped. :-?

The only request that I have for those that voted for Bush is PLEASE try to hold him to the same standards as you would have to Kerry if he had won.

I can't help but think that if Clinton had lead us into a war in Iraq the way that Bush did that the Republicans in Congress would have impeached him a long time ago...

In any case, I agree with thetrailboss; at least SNOW is in the forecast.

 

[Charlie Schuessler]

Trailboss in 2008! :wink:

My sentiments exactly.

I've got a big headache....

 

[SilentCal]

Record turnouts all across the country. Kinda bummed but life goes on. 2008 is going to be extremely interesting to say the least.

 

[Charlie Schuessler]

I am disappointed that Benson lost...I really thought it was a slamdunk. I guess that's why they hold the elections.......

How long before the NH State House via the Attorney General Office indicts Benson on "Misappropriation of Public Funds" charges? :blink:

I read that paying bonuses to volunteer government workers is not lawful....

 

[Alpinista]

I have certain political beliefs that I won't share here. But there is definitely one thing that left me heartened from yesterday's election -- the lines of people who waited hours in some cases to vote. I hope that more and more people register -- and then actually get out there and continue to vote. It was truly an amazing thing to watch.

 

[Charlie Schuessler]

With all do respect, if over the last few years you had time to read the Boston Globe; the Nashua Telegraph; the Concord Monitor; the Manchester Union Leader or even the Wall Street Journal you would have read reports of Benson’s transgressions. Even Channel 9, 11 & 50 as well as NH Public Radio, broadcast the same reports.

Those same organizations published or broadcast OP-Ed pieces by political leaders and concerned citizens questioning Benson’s ethics and judgement.

The election process is over and the voting public has spoken. Goodbye Gov….

 

[thetrailboss]

Trailboss in 2008! :wink:

My sentiments exactly.

I've got a big headache....

Thanks for the endorsement, Charlie! Good to know that I would have a few votes in NH.

My campaign slogan: "Read my lips: MORE SNOW!!" :wink:

We will be at Pat's for the annual fall open house and chairlift rides. Warren Miller tonight as well--heck, I could use my free K-mart ticket on Veteran's Day if it stays cold!!! :beer:

 

[thetrailboss]

Regardless of your political leaning, this is a truly sad story

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/04/elizabeth.edwards.ap/index.html

Our prayers should be with John and Elizabeth Edwards and their family.

 

[TeleGrrrl]

That is a sad story. Invasive breast cancer is tough to bounce back from. Having cancer is really tough to live with. You really learn to enjoy the things that mean the most to you though. Like your family, and skiing!!!

 

[ronin]

Regardless of your political leaning, this is a truly sad story

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/04/elizabeth.edwards.ap/index.html

Our prayers should be with John and Elizabeth Edwards and their family.

definately!

 

[Caleb]

This is my intro post. Hello. I'm shocked by the amount of support Bush has on this board. I would have thought that in this forum concerns about the environment would have tempered the fear and nationalism that drove Bush back to the big house for four more years. So I am disappointed. I expected a higher, if not uniformly higher, regard for the environment here, and I hoped even to find some sentiment for advocacy on its behalf.

A quick dip into Bush's anti-environmental scum pond produces just a few egregious turds, each of which is more threatening to our society and environment than 50 Iraqs: The CLEAN AIR initiative will allow polluters to buy their way out of cleaning up emissions, and will do nothing to ensure that CO2 and mercury loads are reduced in the NE. Since the NE is the tailpipe of the nation, this should have been of particular concern. Get ready for slush instead of powder, the disappearance of the Sugar Maple, increased restrictions on fish consumption, and for elevated rates of autism and birth defects in your babies as the result of merc poisoning. The HEALTHY FORESTS initiative (another disingenuously named program), will open up vast tracts of forests to slash and burn logging under the pretense of reducing fuel loads, all without even the nominal regard for the ecological consequences. Additionally, and to abbreviate a much longer list, Bush promises to repeal the ROADLESS CONSERVATION RULE which currently protects the last fractions of wildlands remaining in the US.

Bush is dangerous to us in a way Iraq never was or never could be. While you Bush fans are out celebrating your victory with the next snowfall, you can rest assured that the fight to conserve your beloved homelands, slopes and hills from the real threat of Bush's politics continues with energy and commitment. Enjoy the slopes. Caleb

 

[Stephen]

This is my intro post. Hello. RANT RANT RANT Enjoy the slopes. Caleb

The people have spoken. See you in 4 years. :beer:

-Stephen

 

[Caleb]

Yes, the people have spoken. And I do not understand how people here who profess to love our beautiful country could be happy with the results. It must be that technology and speed - the latest high tech ski-bindings and the thrill of going downhill fast - are valued higher than the actual outdoors and of the lives of our troops. Or is it that Bush’s warmongering resonates with a deep need you had to defend yourselves after 911, even if to do so you had to create your enemies in order to kill them? Either way, there’s no future in it. The environment will be screwed. Bush is an absolutely horrific environmental president. Horrific. The White Mountains are still in crisis from the resource plundering of the 1900’s. The Androscoggin is still polluted with dioxin.

And the troops are screwed now for sure. You didn’t hear much from them during the campaign did you? Ever wonder why there were so few press rallies and shows of unity/support for the CIC? Our whole country is littered with yellow ribbons and yet the screaming disapprovals of the GI’s never reached our ears. 1100 dead. In a country that posed no threat to us. And you think it’s a goddamn victory for freedom. Hooray!

 

[tree_skier]

Our whole country is littered with yellow ribbons and yet the screaming disapprovals of the GI’s never reached our ears. 1100 dead.

Thats because the majority of GI supported Bush. You did have the oportunity to see the screaming aproval of the GI's in Iraq when Bush was annouced the winner if you were watching anything but CBS.