Lincoln, Halter go to overtime in Ark. Senate race

[cal04]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100519/ap_on_el_se/us_arkansas_senate

Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln has failed to win the majority of votes in the Democratic primary. She now faces a three-week fight with Lt. Gov. Bill Halter for her party's nomination.

Already one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking re-election this year, Lincoln is headed toward a June 8 runoff with Halter — extending what's already been one of the most bitter and expensive political fights in Arkansas history.

Lincoln had said she would be ecstatic with either a runoff or a clear-cut victory in Tuesday's primary, but Halter has said that forcing her into a prolonged campaign would be close to a win for his bid.

Outside groups on both sides, including the AFL-CIO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, had pumped millions of dollars into the race.


AR-Sen results #3
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/18/864517/-AR-Sen-results-#3
56.8 reporting

Lincoln 43.4
Halter 42.4
Morrison 14.2

The gap is just 2,000 votes.


Incumbent Dem forced into runoff in Arkansas
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37221910/ns/politics-decision_2010/


U.S. Senate DEM
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/elections/election/info/G7001.htm

U.S. Senate DEM
69% Precincts Reporting
Lincoln (i)
109,628 43%
Halter
108,206 43%
Morrison
34,400 14%

[gateley]

1. I was hoping he'd pulverize her. She infuriates me. nt

[Lifelong Protester]

2. She's on the tee vee right now, and she is annoying me.

She keeps talking about all the outside groups coming in and flashing their money. I am guessing she is referring to all the groups that backed Halter?