The Morning Read: November 8, 2006
Democrats win the House but the Senate is undecided. Hello, recount.
Chuck Schumer is hailed for his efforts to take over the Senate.
Overall, last night's gains by Democrats nationwide were a loud message for the president.
And governor-elect Eliot Spitzer's job now, according to Fred Dicker, is a "war" with the Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno.
Jacob Gershman looks at some of Spitzer's likely legislative actions in his first 100 days.
Winning doesn't end the speculation about Alan Hevesi being replaced.
In fact, Bill Hammond has the script for how it should happen. Literally, a script.
Long Island Republican Peter King held off a challenge by Dave Mejias.
Vito Fossella also made it.NY1 News has unofficial election results for the local statewide, Assembly, state Senate and other races.
A statewide look at New York's congressional races is here.
Here are national election results for all the House and Senate and gubernatorial races.
Official election results will be posted here in a couple of days.
-- Azi Paybarah
Yesterday was a victory for progressive Democrats in New York City. I worked for Steve Harrison, and he was basically abandoned by the regular Brooklyn Democrats and by the national party. The people who put their boots to the ground were DailyKos readers and CBID members. Harrison may have lost, but they helped put Janele Hyer-Spencer over the edge.
The progressives were also the ones to fight for John Hall's victory.
The other big victor last nigh was Howard Dean- fair or not, he can claim credit for a huge victory in the House. His victory should make Chuck Schumer jealous.
Congratulations to Reps. King and Fossella. Holding the line in a tough environment. 2 strong voices on national security who the voters rewarded.