BtC was over at the Republican Party party, and even the teetotalers seemed to take a swig or two in celebration of what's looking like a great night for the party. The dream of Karl Rove and Grover Norquist of realignment and a big Republican majority seems to be taking hold as Republicans picked up several Senate seats. President Bush appears to be on his way to re-election, though there'll be disputes in some key states, and it's far from over, to be sure. Here in Washington, Republicans were doing better than they've done in years.
Gregoire has a slim lead.
Patty Murray is going back to the Senate.
Dave Reichert has a commanding lead in the 8th Congressional race on the Eastside.
Sales tax increase, slot machines and charter schools are failing in initiatives.
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