Open Thread The Second

A Dem House–expected, but even six months ago I wouldn’t have predicted it. Great news, and with VA heading to recount the Senate is very much in play. (Bill Kristol has claimed that most outstanding votes in MO are in St. Louis and Kansas City, and Talent’s lead has steadily narrowed. Looks like +5 at worst.)

And as It points out, the South Dakota abortion law has been defeated. And Ezra makes a great point–I think all analogies of Karl Rove to Mark Hanna are officially null.

…this is exactly right. Webb should declare victory tonight. The most crucial aspect of Florida 2000 wasn’t the litigation but the perception that Gore was trying to “steal” Bush’s “victory.” Admittedly, I somehow doubt that the media will keep telling Allen to get over it, but Webb has to take the initiative here.

…”The Votes Are In And We Won.” Attaboy, Jim!

…Hayworth done.

…Classic predictive work from Hugh Hewitt’s lickspittle.

…McCaskill claims victory!