Democrat Periello beating Goode by 648 votes in VA-5
I was disappointed when the fifth district (which includes Charlottesville) was prematurally called for Goode Tuesday night, hopeful when I saw the margin narrow to less than 100 votes, and then cautiously optimistic when I heard that Periello was up by 31 votes. I'm recklessly optimistic now that I've found out he's leading by 648 votes. (CNN has it at 646.) No, Goode hasn't conceded yet, and there probably will be a recount, but I think this House seat is belatedly going our way as well.
Update: The VA state board of elections has it at 745. Periello has declared victory, and Goode has declared irregularities. Don't expect Goode to concede any time soon, and with the margin being only 0.24% (assuming the 745 number will be official), if Goode asks for a recount (they're never automatic in Virginia), he wouldn't have to pay for it.
Update: The VA state board of elections has it at 745. Periello has declared victory, and Goode has declared irregularities. Don't expect Goode to concede any time soon, and with the margin being only 0.24% (assuming the 745 number will be official), if Goode asks for a recount (they're never automatic in Virginia), he wouldn't have to pay for it.
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Yay.
Love that area, and used to love the drive from DC.
November 8, 2008 9:58 AM | Reply | Permalink
About time that loser Goode was thrown from office. I' ecstatic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2008 2:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Goode bye and goode luck.
November 8, 2008 3:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hey, I thought this thread was going to die, what with only three rec's and three comments. Still up I see. That's great. Interesting too.
November 8, 2008 7:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
I think the ability to "follow" has greatly changed thread dynamics, for better and worse.
November 9, 2008 10:46 AM | Reply | Permalink
That, plus the fact that just finding people is hit and miss. What's up stranger? It would be wonderful for America if Virginia's voters had the sense to send Rocky Mount's village idiot back home.
November 10, 2008 9:13 AM | Reply | Permalink
This has been a nail biter. I predict the dark side will lose.
November 8, 2008 8:37 PM | Reply | Permalink