Missouri Senate Race: (R) Jim Talent vs (D) Claire McCaskill
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Incumbent Republican Jim Talent leads by 51–46 margin. If Republicans do not want to be swept tonight, they best win this seat. The Democrats have gained control of the House. Can you say Speaker Pelosi? Eeesh.
53% Precincts Reporting
Jim Talent (i) | Republican | 562,721 (51%) | ||
Claire McCaskill | Democrat | 504,736 (46%) | ||
Frank Gilmour | Libertarian | 28,952 (3%) | ||
Lydia Lewis | Progressive | 10,587 (1%) |
(FOX news)
Interestingly enough with Amendment 2 in Missouri is losing as well to date.
53% Precincts Reporting
UPDATE I: Great job from the Gateway Pundit Live Blogging from Talent HQ.
UPDATE II: Talent needs a bigger lead than this, oh boy … say it isn’t so.
MO – U.S. Senate
69% Precincts Reporting
UPDATE III: This is not looking good for Talent. And not looking good for Republicans. It appears as of 1:00 AM EDT, Barring a miracle, Republicans will lose MO, VA & MT and the Senate will be in Democratic control.
MO – U.S. Senate
80% Precincts Reporting
Claire McCaskill Democrat 813,003 (49%) Jim Talent (i) Republican 799,007 (48%) Frank Gilmour Libertarian 39,451 (2%) Lydia Lewis Progressive 14,851 (1%)
UPDATE IV: (D) McCaskill wins Senate seat in Missouri 50 – 47 over Talent. Another Democratic pick up in the Senate.
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