The 2008 Breakdown
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fantastic_jackieAs an update for anyone who isn't watching the coverage, Obama has pulled both Pennsylvania and Ohio into his talley, and I predict he'll take Florida as well, which says to me that he's officially won this election. McCain had a slim chance with 10% undecided, but it just ain't happening.
The Current Electoral Vote count stands:
Obama-200
McCain-90
270 needed to win.
There are still a lot of "Red States" to be counted yet, so this isn't going to be a landslide (I don't think), but it won't take much for Obama to get another 70.
President Obama and Vice President Biden. *shivers* Ughhhh. Well, I think I'll make all my doctor appointments now. While the health care system still functions. And.... aww man. I'm gonna have to cement my losses in my 401k. :( Money Markets, everyone!! - Not yet, but soon. _-_ Man!
Update
| Electoral | Popular % | |
| Obama | 338 | 51% |
| McCain | 156 | 47% |
Well, he got the plurality! The Electoral College went to him in a landslide, yet the Popular Vote portrays that not quite everyone in America thinks of him as the Great One.
NBC is currently defending Ageism as being okay and better than Racism. NBC also seems to believe that when young people voted for other people in the past, it wasn't because we believed our voices could be heard: we only believe that now because of Obama. Thanks, MSM.
For how much race didn't matter in this election, it sure is amazing how the can't stop talking about it, isn't it?
Things about Obama's Accetance Speech:
- I loved his opening remarks - the first part about being Americans, everyone coming together to vote. I'm not being sarcastic; if everyone hadn't been in bed sleeping already, I probably would have clapped. I thought it was interesting and demonstrated how clearly different our ideologies and values are, because if he'd been speaking to a conservative crowd, the noise and pride from being defined so perfectly American would have been deafening and difficult to end. He barely got 2 seconds of scattered applause for that.
- I don't think that a lot of people knew he was talking about Abraham Lincoln, or he didn't know that republicans and Honest Abe are the Great Satan of his supporters. Either way, people didn't know they were supposed to applaud at that part. Blank faces all around.
- I laughed when Obama called the victory humble and cause to work together: not as a judgement on him, but on the full second lull before the scattered, half-hearted applause sounded. It sounded great, sure, but this is why we say he has the Messiah Complex. His side isn't willing to work with ours, obviously, and ours isn't willing to work with theirs so long as they have that attitude. His being there won't change that. I don't even know that it's possible, because the ideologies are so far apart that it leaves little middle ground in terms of policy.
- I'm torn between laughing and feeling sorry for those who are crying. I understand the significance here, but he's just one man. Where were the tears for Clarence Thomas and Colin Powell and Condie Rice and JC Watts? It cements that this election was not about the issues, the clear disconnect between Conservatives and Republicans and Liberals. This election was about making history, about asauging "white guilt," about sticking it to George W. and the republicans, about everything else other than what Obama's campaign actually believed. A small portion of his supporters knew what he stood for, truly, but most knew one thing here or there, that he stood for undefined "change," and he would be the first black president. Get red in the face with me all you want; you'll only prove my point further.
- I thought it was an excellent speech. The language was so vague yet demonstrative that, like throughout his campaign, what he said could mean something different to anyone who heard it. That takes talent. His calls for sacrifice, that he's going to do things wrong, etc, his re-cap of American history: I'll bet it meant something different to every person you talk to about it.
Despite my huge political objections to his leadership, I do have serious concerns about his safety. I don't think it would be anyone politically (that is conservatively) motivated, but dangerous minority groups, such as the white supremacists. His and his family's safety will be an earnest prayer on my part for the future.
I'm holding off mostly on my thoughts here; the majority of y'all on my flist were in favor of Obama, so tonight is your night. Celebrate, party - you've got your man with a historically successful campaign that will be studied for years to come. There will be plenty of time for me to criticize him in the future; I just want to really capture all the thoughts and processes of this night, which does include my cynical comments. Congrats, guys.
Now the real debates can begin. ;)
State-by-State
Below is the comprehensive list and soon-to-be results of the 2008 General Election. (Only 20 States at this point as my tendonitus started to return during the 15th one. >.< Due in no small part to massive chatting and debating in between.) Interest in the Congressional races, propositions, and amendments of the States will be updated in the separate comments below - one comment for each state.
If you notice any incorrect information, comment, and I'll get on correcting the error ASAP. As I post these pre-made comments and leave them, the percentage amounts are not being added in yet. When the title of the comment says, "State - Final," then those are the real numbers. Eventually the rest of the states will be added so I can have a comprehensive list of everything that happened this time 'round.
Sources:
National Ballot Guide
Congresspedia
State Vote 2008
Sean Hannity Political Forums
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Alabama
Date: 2008-11-05 02:58 am (UTC)Amendment 1 - Rainy Day Accounts
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 2 - Shelby County Judicial Comission
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 3 - Equalizing School Taxes in the City of Madison
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 4 - Annexation in Blount County
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 5 - Court Costs in Russell County
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 6 - City of Tuskegee Utilities Board
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Jeff Sessions, R - Incumbent
US House
District 2
District 3
District 5
Alaska
Date: 2008-11-05 03:02 am (UTC)Bonds for Transportation Projects
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Ted Steens, R. Inc.
US House
Don Young, R. Inc
Arizona
Date: 2008-11-05 03:03 am (UTC)Proposition 100 - Prohibition of Any New Property Sale or Transfer Tax
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 101 - Freedom of Choice in Health Care
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 102 - Marriage
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 105 - Relating to Initiative Measures and Requiring that Any Mandatory Tax or Spending Increase Be Enacted by a Majority of Qualified Electors
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 200 - Payday Loan Reform Act
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 201 - Homeowners' Bill of Rights
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 202 - Prohibiting Employers from Intentionally or Knowingly Employing an Unauthorized Alien
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 300 - State Legislators' Salaries
50% For | 50% Against
US Congress
District 1
District 3
District 5
District 8
Arkansas
Date: 2008-11-05 03:05 am (UTC)Amendment 1 - An Amendment Concerning Voting, Qualifications of Voters and Election Officers, and the Time of Holding General Elections
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 2 - An Amendment Providing that Appropriation Bills Are Valid for One Fiscal Year; to Require the General Assembly to Meet in Fiscal Session during Even-Numbered Years; and to Set Length of Sessions
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 3 - A Constitutional Amendment Authorizing the General Assembly to Establish, Operate and Regulate State Lotteries to Fund Scholarships and Grants for Arkansas Citizens Enrolled in Certified Two-Year and Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Arkansas
50% For | 50% Against
Initiative Act 1 - An Act Providing that an Individual who is Cohabiting Outside of a Valid Marriage May Not Adopt or be a Foster Parent of a Child Less than Eighteen Years Old
50% For | 50% Against
Referred Question 1 - Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2007
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Mark Pryor, D. Inc.
California
Date: 2008-11-05 03:08 am (UTC)Proposition 1A - Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 2 - Standards for Confining Farm Animals. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 3 - Children’s Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 4 - Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor’s Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 5 - Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 6 - Police and Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Penalties and Laws. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 7 - Renewable Energy Generation. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 8 - Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 9 - Criminal Justice System. Victims’ Rights. Parole. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 10 - Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy. Bonds. Initiative Statute.
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 11 - Redistricting. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
50% For | 50% Against
Proposition 12 - Veterans' Bond Act of 2008
50% For | 50% Against
US House
District 3
District 4
District 8
District 11
District 26
District 46
District 50
District 52
Colorado
Date: 2008-11-05 03:12 am (UTC)Amendment 46 - Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by Governments
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 47 - Prohibition on Mandatory Labor Union Membership and Dues
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 48 - Definition of Person
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 49 - Allowable Government Paycheck Deductions
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 50 - Limited Gaming in Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 51 - State Sales Tax Increase for Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 52 - Use of Severance Tax Revenue for Highways
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 54 - Campaign Contributions from Certain Government Contractors
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 58 - Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 59 - Education Funding and TABOR Rebates
50% For | 50% Against
Referendums (http://www.ncsl.org/ncsldb/elect98/profile.cfm?yearsel=2008&statesel=CO&#IR)
Referendum L Qualifications for Serving in the State Legislature
50% For | 50% Against
Referendum M - Obsolete Constitutional Provision Relating to Land Value Increases
50% For | 50% Against
Referendum N - Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Relating to Alcohol Beverages
50% For | 50% Against
Referendum O - Citizen-Initiated State Laws
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Wayne Allard, R. Inc
US House
District 2
District 4
District 6
Connecticut
Date: 2008-11-05 03:13 am (UTC)Constitutional Convention Question
50% For | 50% Against
HJ 21 - Voting Age
50% For | 50% Against
US House
District 2
District 4
District 5
Florida
Date: 2008-11-05 03:14 am (UTC)Amendment 1 - Relating to Property Rights/Ineligible Aliens
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 2 - Florida Marriage Protection Amendment
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 3 Changes and Improvements Not Affecting the Assessed Value of Residential Real Property
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 4 Property Tax Exemption of Perpetually Conserved Land; Classification and Assessment of Land Used for Conservation
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 6 Assessment of Working Waterfront Property Based Upon Current Use
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 8 Local Option Community College Funding
50% For | 50% Against
US House
Georgia
Date: 2008-11-05 03:15 am (UTC)Amendment 1 - To encourage the preservation of Georgia's forests through a conservation use property tax reduction program
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 2 - To authorize local school districts to use tax funds for community redevelopment purposes
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 3 - To authorize the creation of special Infrastructure Development Districts providing infrastructure to underserved areas.
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
US House
Hawaii
Date: 2008-11-05 03:16 am (UTC)Constitutional Amendment Age Qualification for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
50% For | 50% Against
Constitutional Convention Question Constitutional Convention Question
50% For | 50% Against
Idaho
Date: 2008-11-05 03:42 am (UTC)Larry Craig, R. Inc
US House
Illinois
Date: 2008-11-05 03:43 am (UTC)Constitutional Convention Question
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
US House
Indiana
Date: 2008-11-05 03:44 am (UTC)District 3
District 8
District 9
Iowa
Date: 2008-11-05 03:45 am (UTC)Constitutional Amendment Question - Qualifications of Electors
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Tom Harkin, D. Inc
US House
District 4
Kansas
Date: 2008-11-05 03:46 am (UTC)Pat Roberts, R. Inc
US House
Kentucky
Date: 2008-11-05 03:47 am (UTC)Mitch McConnell, R. Inc
US House
District 2
District 3
Louisiana
Date: 2008-11-05 03:48 am (UTC)Amendment 1 - Term Limits for Members of Certain Boards and Commissions
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 2 - Convening of a Special Session of the Legislature
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 3 - Temporary Succession of a Legislator Called to Active Duty in the Armed Services of the United States
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 4 - Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 5 - Transfer of the Special Assessment Level to New Property Purchased to Replace Expropriated Property
50% For | 50% Against
Amendment 6 - Remove Restrictions on Disposition of Blighted Property
50% For | 50% AgainstQuestion 1 People's Veto - Beverage Tax
Amendment 7 - Retirement Fund Investment
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Mary Landrieu, D. Inc
US House
Maine
Date: 2008-11-05 03:49 am (UTC)50% For | 50% Against
Question 2 - An Act to Allow a Casino in Oxford County
50% For | 50% Against
Question 3 - Bonds for Water Projects
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
Susan Collins, R. Inc
US House
District 1
Maryland
Date: 2008-11-05 03:50 am (UTC)Question 1 - Elective Franchise - Early Voting and Polling Places
50% For | 50% Against
Question 2 - Video Lottery Terminals - Authorization and Limitations
50% For | 50% Against
US House
Massachusetts
Date: 2008-11-05 03:51 am (UTC)Question 1 - Statewide Personal Income Tax
50% For | 50% Against
Question 2 - Possession of Marijuana
50% For | 50% Against
Question 3 - Dog Racing
50% For | 50% Against
US Senate
John Kerry, D. Inc
no subject
Date: 2008-11-05 06:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-11-05 07:56 pm (UTC)On a judicial level, this is GREAT. The judiciary once again overstepped its bounds in California and took the power away from the people when they mandated the state recognize same sex marriages. The People just siezed that power right back. On a social issue, again, excellent: same sex marriage is a violation of the sanctity of marriage. Same sex marriage doesn't even compute; marriage is between one man and one woman. If states want to have other types of unions between them, that's for each state to decide, but marriage is between one man and one woman. It's not a man-made thing; marriage was instituted by God.
The funny thing is that the massive turnout for Obama (who, btw, said he was against gay marriage) backfired on the issue:
70% of African American voters in California voted in favor of CA's Proposition 8 as opposed to 54% of whites who voted against it.
71% of African American voters in Florida also voted in favor of their Amendment 2.
So basically, the minorities beat the majority here, because the majority was overruled. Minorities en masse, not just African Amerians, supported these measures. Another historic turn of events: this vote should be imortalized a motivator to minorities. Also ironically, we achieved a societal milestone and in the process discriminated against another social issue. Or so that's what the liberal read of it is and will be.
Is it good or bad? Eh. Depends on your belief on gay marriage, and there are a lot of implications here, including impending Supreme Court cases in the future. In terms of voting power and the power of the people, it's excellent, particularly in California. I personally think it's GREAT on both fronts, but that's me. The second reason can't be disputed, but the first one is up to you. ;)
no subject
Date: 2008-11-05 08:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-11-05 09:28 pm (UTC)