"It's not in the bag until it's over," Brown replied.

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http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/showdown06/

by Washington Monthly Election Day Blog
Washington Monthly Election Day Blog

CLEVELAND, OHIO 12:01 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-Avon) arrived at the polls at 9:15
a.m., wearing a denim collared shirt to emphasize his middle-class message and accompanied by with his two daughters and wife, Pulitzer
Prize-winning columnist Connie Shultz. "Hey, it's in the bag," said an elderly supporter.

"It's not in the bag until it's over," Brown replied.

Despite his attempts to project cautiousness, Brown was clearly
confident in his advantage over incumbent Senator Mike DeWine (R-Ohio).

The latest polls give Brown a six point lead among registered voters.
Brown looked well-rested and said he had gotten five hours of sleep the
previous night. When he mentioned that he would be writing his victory
speech later that afternoon, one of the reporters asked if he would be
also be writing a concession speech, to which Brown replied, "No."
Asked for his prediction on the national picture, Brown said, "I think
the Dems retake the House. I think the Senate goes down to tomorrow."
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1. absolutely right. n/t