31 votes separate ...in Virginia 5th Congressional Dist. out of 300,000

[Stuart G]

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-11-06-0179.html

From Richmond Times-Dispatch


Democrats take leads over Goode, Drake
Goode trails by 31 votes, and Drake appears to have lost

Thursday, Nov 06, 2008 - 12:09 AM Updated: 01:18 AM





Times-Dispatch Staff Writers

The undecided congressional race in Virginia's 5th District is such a squeaker that yesterday's constantly fluctuating vote totals alternately made each candidate a winner -- for a while.

As it stands today, Republican incumbent Virgil H. Goode Jr. is behind, and the contest, one of the tightest races in the nation, appears headed for a request for a recount.

As of last night, Democrat Tom S.P. Perriello led Goode by 31 votes out of nearly 315,000 cast, according to the State Board of Elections.

In Hampton Roads, Democrat Glenn C. Nye III appeared to have unseated Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd.

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According to the New York Times this morning....it is up to 51 votes for our side...who knows what will happen...

[Blue_Tires]

1. the radio this morning said the result wouldn't be final until next week