IL 14 Election Watch...

[KharmaTrain]

Polls are closing at 7pm Central...here's hoping we have a new Democratic member in the House as of Monday morning...replacing Gym Teach Denny.

The best place I've found for information and results is Prairie State Blue

http://www.prairiestateblue.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=9999843DBE87E1BB3EA07FF1BCE6E90C?diaryId=4068

If anyone else is following and has a better site to get results, please let me know.



Excelsior!!!

Update...The Prairie State server seems to be having overload troubles...

Here's a live blog on DKOS:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/3/8/185652/2719/444/472479

[Kittycat]

1. Fingers crossed, I did my duty today

:)

[terrya]

2. Please let this go Democratic

Jim Oberweis is a disgusting, right wing, piece of shit homophobic asshole. I'd dearly love to see his political career end tonight.

[KharmaTrain]

3. This Could Be A Very Sweet Victory

I've been in and around this district since 1979...for many years I felt like I was one of the only Democrats in Kane County. This will be a pleasure to make the Milk Nazi a three-time loser and hopefully put a silver stake in his ghoulish political career. Heck, I refuse to go into one of his ice cream joints...talking several people out of using them to cater parties.

There's been a real solid party effort out here...volunteers from many unions and other Democratic campaigns...including <shock> Rahm Emanuel! I'm hoping for heavy vote in Aurora, Batavia, DeKalb and St. Charles...if they turn out, it'll be a very good night.

Cheers...

[madrchsod]

6. sucks cause he does have the best ice cream

it`s got to be those cities and i`m hoping dekalb that will turn get rid of the milk nazi once and for all...i`m waiting for the statue of ronny reagan to start weeping! make it happen people!

[KharmaTrain]

7. Here's Hopes The Hispanic Turnout Is Big...

Several unions have been working hard on getting out that vote...considering Mr. Oberweis' kind regard for them folks.

Hang in there, the blue tide is starting to head your way. A decade ago, my area, just east of the 14th was crimson red...now there's no elected repugnicans representing my area...even down to the state senator and rep. For too many years, Democrats neglected that district...it's good to see all the effort that went into this election...and on such short notice.

Cheers...

BTW...I still prefer Bressler's Ice Cream...one of those memories of childhood that is still around.

[strategery blunder]

4. Please fix your link

I'm interested as I used to live in Kane County, albeit as a minor who couldn't vote.

[madrchsod]

5. it`s up to everyone east of dixon to get foster in

i voted today at 3:30 and there were 100 votes so far. the three poll workers- republicans-were pissed cause fat boy resigned instead of declaring he was`t going to run again. my precinct is about 90% republican so i`m figuring maybe 5 votes for foster..
we get to do this all over in nov and with obama on the ticket, foster has a great chance to take the district...

[KharmaTrain]

8. Kane County Election Results...

http://www.kanecountyelections.org/ElectionResults/electionresults.asp

Looks like this could have the best break down...

[seemslikeadream]

9. Thanks

:hi:

I've got a bottle of wine chilling

[Kittycat]

11. I can't find anything for Kendall

On their site, it only shows the Feb5th results.

[KharmaTrain]

13. Looks Like Several Counties Don't Have Updates...

Must be too hard to ask someone to come in on a Saturday...

I used to work these elections and getting numbers is a pain...so many counties and different election boards to deal with...but I hope we get some solid numbers within the next hour.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

10. Go FOSTER!

My great-great and great-great-great grandfathers were named Bill Foster, so I feel like this guy has to be a cousin, at least! AND he's a Dem taking away a repuke district--what could be better?

[Kittycat]

12. Being discussed on CNN right now

Just a mention - but they will report results when they come in

[Dudley_DUright]

14. Good site for IL-14 election returns

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/index.html

[KharmaTrain]

15. Thank You For The Link...

I look around the Herald, but forgot about the Beacon-News...

Here are some early results:

County Foster (D) Oberweis (R)
Aurora City 0 0
Bureau 0 0
Henry 0 0
deKalb 1126 966
duPage 129 226
Kane 5526 6061
Kendall 0 0
Lee 0 0
Whiteside 0 0

Total 6782 7254
Percentage 48 52

[KharmaTrain]

16. 8PM Central...12% In...According To NBC5...

Bill Foster (Dem) 12,928 55%
Jim Oberweis (Rep) 10,441 45%
Precincts Reporting - 67 out of 568 - 12%

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Dudley_DUright]

17. Foster up 56% to 44% with 14% reporting

:bounce:

It would be nice to have another Democratic Ph.D. physicist to join Rush Holt. Go Bill!

[Dudley_DUright]

18. Foster up 55% to 45% with 24% reporting

[Dudley_DUright]

19. Foster up 54% to 46% with 33% reporting

I hope this tread does not continue, or we could be in for a nail biter.

[KharmaTrain]

20. 9:18 PM Results...

Tightening...

County Precincts B. Foster J. Oberweis
Total 235/568 28,322 24,693
53% 47%
Bureau 0/3 0
0% 0
0%
DeKalb 52/71 4,291 3,050
58% 42%
DuPage 9/36 910 947
49% 51%
Henry 10/24 409 667
38% 62%
Kane 124/297 19,142 16,190
54% 46%
Kendall 40/75 3,570 3,839
48% 52%
Lee 0/49 0
0% 0
0%
Whiteside 0/13 0
0% 0
0%

[Dudley_DUright]

21. Foster up 53% to 47% with 55% reporting

I hope it does not get much closer since the Beacon News site does not have more than two significant figures!

[KharmaTrain]

22. I'm Watching The AP Site...The Numbers Don't Always Jive

I've got 65% in...Foster still hanging in there 54-47 and still doing very, very well in Kane!!!

[Dudley_DUright]

25. Looks like Foster is going to pull this one out

It will be nice to have another scientist and member of the "reality based community" in congress.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

26. How's Foster doing in DuPage County?

If there going to be any messing with the results it'll come from DuPage Pukes.

[KharmaTrain]

38. I Saw The Reports Earlier About West Chicago

Fortunately the only part of DuPage in the district is the far western areas...West Chicago, a sliver of Warrenville and Eastern parts of Aurora (which I think report to the City of Aurora itself).

Hi Mo...glad to see ya

:hi:

[Dudley_DUright]

23. Foster up 53% to 47% with 74% reporting

[KharmaTrain]

24. Foster Kicked Ass In DeKalb!!!

68 out of 71 precinct reporting:
Foster 57% Milk Nazi 43%

He's still up by 4,000...54-48 in Kane

and they're EVEN in Kendall

We're getting closer!

[Dudley_DUright]

27. What county is FermiLab in?

I use to work at Argonne National Lab many years ago, but my geography of the area is getting a little fuzzy.

[KharmaTrain]

28. Kane & DuPage

NIU is in DeKalb...and always has been a strong Democratic enclave

Kane's at 75% in and Foster is holding steady...Kos is reporting that Aurora wards are starting to report and that's a good thing

:bounce:

I think I'm about to start chillin' somethin'...

[seemslikeadream]

29. I think he's done it!

[Dudley_DUright]

30. Foster up 53% to 47% with 88% reporting

Anyone call this thing yet?

[KharmaTrain]

31. 9:40...The "Outlands" Report...

Tom Cole is changing his underpants...

Milk Nazi "wins" Bureau county by a whopping 51 votes to 45 :rofl:

Foster WINS Whiteside County 55-45

:bounce:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

32. Don't want to rain on anybody's parade but once again

I have to ask how's Bill Foster doing in DuPage County? How many precincts in DuPage have reported?
If the Pukes are gonna steal this seat, they'll do it in DuPage County.

[KharmaTrain]

34. DuPage Isn't A Factor...

34 out of 36 precincts...

Foster is up by 100 votes...51-49. It's Kane and DeKalb that are the biggies to watch.

[seemslikeadream]

39. HE TOOK DUPAGE

Bill Foster D 3294 50.60%
Jim Oberweis R 3216 49.40%

[seemslikeadream]

36. ,,,,

Con 14 Dist Rep
Total
Number of Precincts 36
Precincts Reporting 36 100.0 %
Times Counted 6519/28768 22.7 %
Total Votes 6510

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bill Foster D 3294 50.60%
Jim Oberweis R 3216 49.40%


http://www.dupageresults1.com/results/2008_03_results/results-1.htm

[KharmaTrain]

33. 536 Out Of 568...Foster 53 - Milk Nazi 47

Kos is already calling it...

[Dudley_DUright]

37. How many straight losses is this for the "Milk Nazi"?

:rofl:

[Dudley_DUright]

35. Foster up 53% to 47% with 94% reporting

I'm calling this one. :-) Congratulations Congressman Foster. :bounce:

[malaise]

40. Great victory

Go Dems :dem: :applause: :dem: :party: :toast: :dem: :dem: :bounce: :party: :dem: :toast: :dem: :kick:

[Dudley_DUright]

41. Foster up 52% to 48% with 96% reporting

and the Beacon shows a little check by his name which I take to mean they have called the race. :bounce:

[KharmaTrain]

42. AP Calls It For Foster!!!

:bounce:

Congrats Congressman-Elect Bill Foster!


:toast:

[malaise]

43. Really great news

You called it early. Congrats :toast: :dem: :dem:

[KharmaTrain]

45. Thank You...This Is Very Sweet...

I've lived in and around that district for the past 30 years...FINALLY...and now bye bye Tom Cole.

Cheers my friend... Here's to more of these celebrations

:toast:

[Dudley_DUright]

44. Link to AP article on Foster's victory

Democrat maintained a solid lead Saturday in a special election to fill former House Speaker Dennis Hastert's seat in a contest closely watched because of the possibility the longtime GOP district could change hands.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/832895,cong030808.article

[LiberalFighter]

51. Will Oberweis run in the primary?

[Dudley_DUright]

59. Georgia10 at Kos thinks Oberweis will be pressured to withdraw for Nov

There will be a lot of pressure for Oberweis to step down and have the party chose a viable replacement for November.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/3/8/225835/6516

[KharmaTrain]

60. It's Gonna Be Messy

Before there's the pressure on Oberweis (and I agree, he barely won the primary and is a 4 time loser now), it'll be fun to see what happens with the RNCC...Tom Cole shot the "wad" tonight and came up snake-eyes...rumors are he and Boenner don't get along and a loss tonight would seal his fate. How delicious that would be to have to change heads of the RNCC at a critical time...already low on cash and facing an FBI investigation into fraud. They could decapitate themselves...

I have a feeling Oberweis is gonna be a hemeroid...his ego won't let him drop out...it hasn't stopped him in the past. Plus, they may be stuck with him if he doesn't want to go...or forced to stay with him and tell him to pound sand...little if any financing.

What's ironic is 2 years ago Hastert had set aside a boatload of cash...set up a war-room in a western burb and was threatening to go after long-held Democratic seats in Chicago...oh, how the worm has turned.

[LiberalFighter]

62. He might be their most viable candidate

And sometimes a candidate has to be groomed to step into the position. In this case, they may have failed to groomed that candidate.

[KharmaTrain]

46. A Contrast In Speeches...

Foster is about to speak...looks like its in a Union hall...Durbin is next to him

Milk Nazi rents out a fancy hotel and 90 piece orchestra...guess someone pooped in the Lobster Newburgh.

:rofl:

[seemslikeadream]

47. Let's dance!

[KharmaTrain]

50. Here's To Many More Dances!

Congrats and Cheers...

[Dudley_DUright]

53. Your smilie chorus line need a sound track, may I suggest David Bowie's "Let's Dance"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyVjdQXNs9s

[seemslikeadream]

54. That's great I'm listening to it now, I've added a conga line!!

[Dudley_DUright]

56. Conga lines require sound tracks too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAf3gqdCrDs

[kevinbgoode]

48. Whoa! This is significant.

Not only is that district heavily GOP, but. . .well, this also shows that a crazy-ass wingnut bigot candidate can't get enough Republican votes to win!

[LiberalFighter]

49. What are the Republicans doing now?

Hopefully in disarray.

[KharmaTrain]

52. They're Stuck With Oberweis In November

He won the primary for both elections on Mar 4th and will be on the ballot unless he drops out...which could be a possibility. The entire state party is in disarray...and more important, this election was a test for several other organizations...especially for Debbie Halvorson in the 11th (she appears to be running unopposed) and Dan Seals in the 10th. The state party is a joke and I can almost predict that Gramps will be lucky to win 40% of the vote in November no matter who is the candidate.

[LiberalFighter]

57. They already had the primary for the general?? Excellent

I'm sure there is a way he could have his name removed from the ballot.

[KharmaTrain]

58. He Could Cost 'Em A Lot Of Money

There's already several campaign violations involving funding and Oberweis intermixing his politics and business that could end up in fines and then the RNCC had to come to his rescue with a 1.3 million dollar ad buy...even though this guy was supposed to self finance the election (the only reason anyone would ever nominate this scumbag). Now that's he's such a loser I doubt the RNCC will spend another dime and may try to force him out. I'm sure he could withdraw...but even then he'd have to do it within 90 days of the general. These problems couldn't happen to finer scumbags.

Cheers...

[undeterred]

55. awesome, this is where my repuke relatives live

they voted for hastert and bush because they're such good moral christians :puke: :sarcasm:

[LeftCoast]

61. BILL FOSTER WINS! 53% to 47%!

U.S. House - District 14 - Special General
Illinois - 568 of 568 Precincts Reporting - 100%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Foster , Bill Dem 52,010 53%
Oberweis , Jim GOP 46,988 47%

[ThatsMyBarack]

63. How'd we do that?!

That's simply amazing. Did any Repukes try to steal votes or rig the election?