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He won by 51 percent. | he won by | He won by | he won by 51 percent. |
Well true, but I mean, it just shows what's happened to the Republican Party in New York State. Now they only have three out of the 29 seats. The Republican Party has not been doing well, and of course with the momentum seemingly going in Murphy's direction, Republicans kind of were happy. | well true, but i mean, it just shows what's happened to the republican party in new york state now they only have three, out of the 29 seats the republican party has, not been doing well and of course with the momentum seemingly going in. murphy's direction republicans kind of were; | Well true but I mean it just shows what's happened to the Republican Party in New York. State Now they only have three out of the 29 seats The Republican, Party. has not been doing well and of course with the, momentum seemingly going in. Murphy's direction, Republicans kind of were | well true, but i mean, it just shows what's happened to the republican party in new york state. now they only have three out of the 29 seats. the republican party has not been doing well, and of course with the momentum seemingly going in murphy's direction, republicans kind of were happy. |
Well anyway, we'll go more in-depth on the New York 20th later in the broadcast. In the meantime, we have some people who think they know the answer to our trivia question: Who was the first NBA, former NBA professional basketball player to be elected to the House of Representatives, and let's start with - this is Jim(... | well anyway we'll go more in-depth on the new york 20th later in the broadcast in the meantime. we have some people who think they know the answer to our trivia, question: who was the first nba former nba professional basketball player to be elected to. the house of representatives and let's; start with - this is jim(p... | Well anyway we'll, go more in-depth on the New York 20th later in the broadcast In the meantime we have, some people who think they know the answer to our trivia question: Who was the first NBA former NBA professional basketball player to be elected to the House of Representatives and let's start with - this is Jim(ph)... | well anyway, we'll go more in-depth on the new york 20th later in the broadcast. in the meantime, we have some people who think they know the answer to our trivia question: who was the first nba, former nba professional basketball player to be elected to the house of representatives, and let's start with - this is jim(... |
Yes. Would that be Bill Bradley? | yes would that be bill | Yes Would that be Bill | yes. would that be bill bradley? |
Bill Bradley, of course a professional basketball player with the New York Knickerbockers and won a championship. | bill bradley of course a professional basketball player with, the new york knickerbockers. and won a | Bill Bradley of course a professional basketball player with the New York Knickerbockers and won a | bill bradley, of course a professional basketball player with the new york knickerbockers and won a championship. |
Yes he did, and of course, he was elected to the Senate, not the House. | yes he did and of course he was elected to the senate not the | Yes, he did and of course he was elected to the Senate not, the | yes he did, and of course, he was elected to the senate, not the house. |
From the state of New Jersey. | from the state of, new | From the state of New, | from the state of new jersey. |
So not the correct answer. He was the first, probably, elected to… | so not the correct answer he was the first probably elected | So not the correct answer He was the first probably elected | so not the correct answer. he was the first, probably, elected to… |
Jim, Jim calling us from Elkins Park in Pennsylvania. | jim jim calling us; from elkins park. in | Jim Jim calling us from Elkins Park in | jim, jim calling us from elkins park in pennsylvania. |
Oh, sorry Jim. Thanks very much. | oh sorry jim thanks very; | Oh sorry, Jim Thanks very | oh, sorry jim. thanks very much. |
Oh, how does Neal Conan wind up in that guy's house? | oh how does; neal conan wind up in that guy's | Oh how does Neal. Conan wind up in that guy's | oh, how does neal conan wind up in that guy's house? |
Here's an e-mail from Gregory(ph). He says Udall of Arizona. | here's an e-mail from gregory(ph). he says udall of | Here's an, e-mail from Gregory(ph). He says Udall of | here's an e-mail from gregory(ph). he says udall of arizona. |
Well, that's interesting because he was a basketball player, and I think - I don't know if he played for the NBA. Oh, I hate when I'm… | well, that's interesting because he was a, basketball player and i think; - i don't know if. he played for the nba, oh i, hate when | Well that's interesting because he was a basketball player and I think - I don't know if he played for the NBA Oh I hate. when. | well, that's interesting because he was a basketball player, and i think - i don't know if he played for the nba. oh, i hate when i'm… |
Oh, now you're confused. We got another one, this from Ken(ph) in Pittsburg who also says Mo Udall. | oh now, you're confused we got another. one this from; ken(ph) in pittsburg who also says mo | Oh now you're confused We got another one this from Ken(ph) in Pittsburg who also says. Mo | oh, now you're confused. we got another one, this from ken(ph) in pittsburg who also says mo udall. |
Well, Udall was a basketball player, and I think he was a professional basketball player, but I don't believe he played for the NBA. | well udall was a basketball player and i think he was a professional, basketball player. but i don't believe he played for the | Well Udall was a basketball player and I, think he was a professional basketball player. but I don't believe he played for the | well, udall was a basketball player, and i think he was a professional basketball player, but i don't believe he played for the nba. |
Well, we'll take these under advisement. We'll do a little research, and if they're right, they'll get a no-prize. | well we'll take these. under advisement, we'll do, a little research and if they're right they'll get a | Well we'll take these, under advisement We'll do a little research and if they're right they'll get a | well, we'll take these under advisement. we'll do a little research, and if they're right, they'll get a no-prize. |
By the way, the interesting thing is when Mo Udall was hurt, they took his name upside down, and it said ow. I just thought I'd point that out to you when he was… | by the way the interesting thing is when mo udall was, hurt they took his name upside. down and; it said ow i, just thought i'd point that out to you when he | By the. way the interesting thing is when Mo Udall was hurt they took his name, upside down and it said ow I just thought I'd, point that out to you when he | by the way, the interesting thing is when mo udall was hurt, they took his name upside down, and it said ow. i just thought i'd point that out to you when he was… |
Let's go to Larry(ph). Larry's with us from Afton, Virginia. | let's go to larry(ph). larry's with us from afton | Let's go to Larry(ph). Larry's with us from Afton | let's go to larry(ph). larry's with us from afton, virginia. |
Yay. I think it's Tom McMillan from Maryland. | yay i think it's tom mcmillan, from | Yay I think it's Tom McMillan from | yay. i think it's tom mcmillan from maryland. |
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. | ding ding. ding ding | Ding ding ding ding. | ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. |
Right. Tom McMillan played for the University of Maryland. He also played for the Buffalo Braves, and the Knicks, and the Washington Bullets, when it was then known as the Bullets - and then he was elected a congressman from Maryland in 1986. | right tom mcmillan played for the university of maryland he also played for the buffalo braves and the knicks, and the washington bullets when it was then known as the bullets - and then he was elected a congressman from maryland in | Right Tom McMillan. played for the University of, Maryland He, also played for the Buffalo Braves and the Knicks and the Washington Bullets when it was then. known as the Bullets - and, then he was elected a congressman from; Maryland. in | right. tom mcmillan played for the university of maryland. he also played for the buffalo braves, and the knicks, and the washington bullets, when it was then known as the bullets - and then he was elected a congressman from maryland in 1986. |
So I believe McMillan's the first former NBA player to serve in Congress, but we should check on Mo, Larry and Curly Udall. | so i believe mcmillan's the, first former nba player to serve in congress but we should check on; mo larry and curly | So I believe McMillan's. the first former NBA player to. serve in. Congress but. we should check on Mo Larry and Curly | so i believe mcmillan's the first former nba player to serve in congress, but we should check on mo, larry and curly udall. |
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We'll put those emails aside. Larry, we'll put you on hold and get the information so you can collect your no-prize. | we'll put those emails aside larry we'll put you on hold and get; the, information so you can, collect your | We'll put those emails aside Larry we'll put you on hold and get the information so you can collect your | we'll put those emails aside. larry, we'll put you on hold and get the information so you can collect your no-prize. |
Hey, can I just say that I love Ken's sense of humor? | hey can i just say that i love, ken's sense. of | Hey can I just say that I love Ken's, sense of | hey, can i just say that i love ken's sense of humor? |
I knew there had to be one out there. | i knew there had to be one out, | I knew there had to be one, out | i knew there had to be one out there. |
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Wait, dad? Is this dad? | wait dad? is this. | Wait dad? Is this | wait, dad? is this dad? |
Someday, Neal, you're going to have to reveal where you are from, from New Jersey. | someday neal you're going to have to reveal where you are from from new | Someday Neal you're going to have to reveal where you are from, from New | someday, neal, you're going to have to reveal where you are from, from new jersey. |
Englewood. | englewood. | ||
Oh there you go. I'm from Teaneck. | oh there you go. i'm from | Oh there you go I'm from | oh there you go. i'm from teaneck. |
Hey, neighbor. | hey | Hey. | hey, neighbor. |
Wait, Fort Lee. | wait fort | Wait Fort | wait, fort lee. |
Hey, Ken is in Fort Lee. We're all in the same district. | hey ken. is in, fort, lee we're. all in the, same | Hey Ken is, in Fort Lee We're all in the same | hey, ken is in fort lee. we're all in the same district. |
All from Bergen County. | all from bergen | All from Bergen | all from bergen county. |
Thanks, Larry, hold on. | thanks larry hold | Thanks, Larry hold | thanks, larry, hold on. |
All right. | all | All | all right. |
Just to mention another former NBA player, I'd say an even better player than Tom McMillan and Bill Bradley - Dave Bing is running for mayor in Detroit. | just to mention another former nba player. i'd say an even better player than tom mcmillan and bill bradley - dave bing is running for mayor, in. | Just to mention another former NBA player I'd say an even better player than Tom McMillan and Bill Bradley - Dave Bing is running for mayor in | just to mention another former nba player, i'd say an even better player than tom mcmillan and bill bradley - dave bing is running for mayor in detroit. |
That's right. Dave Bing is running for mayor of Detroit in the May 5th runoff against the current mayor, Kenneth Cockrel. Of course, Cockrel became mayor when Mr. Kilpatrick left to go to prison. So Dave Bing has a possibility of becoming the next mayor of Detroit. | that's right dave bing is running for mayor of detroit in the may 5th runoff against the current, mayor kenneth cockrel. of course. cockrel became mayor when, mr kilpatrick left to go to prison so dave bing has a possibility of becoming the next mayor. of | That's right Dave Bing is running for mayor of Detroit in the May 5th runoff against the current mayor Kenneth Cockrel Of course Cockrel became mayor when Mr Kilpatrick, left to go to prison So, Dave Bing has a possibility of becoming, the next mayor of | that's right. dave bing is running for mayor of detroit in the may 5th runoff against the current mayor, kenneth cockrel. of course, cockrel became mayor when mr. kilpatrick left to go to prison. so dave bing has a possibility of becoming the next mayor of detroit. |
Let's go to that other landslide election we've been watching, that, of course, the Senate race in Minnesota. | let's go to that other landslide election we've been watching that. of course the, senate race in | Let's go to that other landslide election we've been watching that of course. the Senate race in | let's go to that other landslide election we've been watching, that, of course, the senate race in minnesota. |
My goodness. Well, there's some news, and I think it's significant news, but who knows how quickly this will resolve everything. Yesterday, the three-judge panel in Minnesota announced that instead of the 1,700 or the 1,100 votes, previously rejected absentee ballots that Republican Norm Coleman wanted the panel to rev... | my goodness well there's some news and i think it's; significant news but who knows, how quickly this will. resolve everything yesterday the three-judge panel in minnesota announced that instead of, the 1,700 or the 1,100 votes previously rejected absentee ballots that republican norm coleman wanted the panel to review... | My goodness Well there's some news and I think it's, significant news but who, knows how quickly this will resolve everything Yesterday the three-judge panel in Minnesota announced. that instead of the, 1,700 or the 1,100 votes previously rejected absentee ballots that Republican Norm Coleman wanted the panel to review... | my goodness. well, there's some news, and i think it's significant news, but who knows how quickly this will resolve everything. yesterday, the three-judge panel in minnesota announced that instead of the 1,700 or the 1,100 votes, previously rejected absentee ballots that republican norm coleman wanted the panel to rev... |
Now right now, Coleman - I mean, I'm sorry. Al Franken, the Democrat, has a lead of 225 votes. So… | now right now coleman - i mean i'm sorry al franken the democrat has a lead of 225 votes | Now right now Coleman - I, mean I'm sorry Al Franken the Democrat has a lead of 225 votes | now right now, coleman - i mean, i'm sorry. al franken, the democrat, has a lead of 225 votes. so… |
If they're only counting 400, it gets very tough for Norm Coleman. | if they're only counting 400, it gets very tough. for norm | If they're only counting 400, it gets very tough for Norm | if they're only counting 400, it gets very tough for norm coleman. |
You need like 57 percent. Coleman needs to win 57 percent of the votes that are about to be counted for him to surpass that 225. So except it may not be over then. | you need, like 57 percent coleman. needs to win 57 percent of the votes that are about to be counted for him to surpass. that 225. so except it may not be over | You need like 57 percent Coleman needs to. win 57 percent of the votes that are, about to be counted for him to surpass that 225. So except it may not be over | you need like 57 percent. coleman needs to win 57 percent of the votes that are about to be counted for him to surpass that 225. so except it may not be over then. |
Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate, says that when the three-judge panel rules, which will probably be on April 7th, it's very possible that the Democrats will declare yes, Al Franken is the next senator, but Ben Ginsberg, who's the attorney for Norm Coleman, has said we are going to the state supreme cour... | harry reid the democratic leader in the senate says. that when the three-judge panel rules which will probably be on april 7th, it's very; possible that the democrats will declare yes al franken is the next senator but ben ginsberg who's; the attorney for norm coleman has. said we, are going to the state supreme court ... | Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate says that when the three-judge panel rules which will probably be on April 7th it's very possible, that the Democrats will declare yes Al, Franken is the next senator but Ben. Ginsberg who's the. attorney for Norm Coleman has said we are; going to the state supreme court ... | harry reid, the democratic leader in the senate, says that when the three-judge panel rules, which will probably be on april 7th, it's very possible that the democrats will declare yes, al franken is the next senator, but ben ginsberg, who's the attorney for norm coleman, has said we are going to the state supreme cour... |
So this could drag on for years, the fact of the matter is. But nevertheless, we may get a senator seated within months. | so. this could drag on for years the fact of the, matter, is but nevertheless we may get a senator seated within | So this could drag on for years the, fact of the matter is But nevertheless. we may get a senator seated within | so this could drag on for years, the fact of the matter is. but nevertheless, we may get a senator seated within months. |
We'll have a winner in New York 20 before then. | we'll have a winner in. new york 20 before | We'll. have a winner in New York 20 before | we'll have a winner in new york 20 before then. |
Okay, which could be later in this month. Anyway, Governor Kathleen Sebelius - not-yet-Secretary Sebelius - on Capitol Hill, where she had to explain, among other things, why she didn't pay some taxes. | okay which could be later in this month anyway governor kathleen sebelius - not-yet-secretary sebelius - on capitol hill where she had to explain among other. things why she didn't pay some | Okay which could be. later in this month Anyway Governor Kathleen Sebelius - not-yet-Secretary Sebelius, - on. Capitol Hill where she had to explain, among other things. why she didn't pay, some | okay, which could be later in this month. anyway, governor kathleen sebelius - not-yet-secretary sebelius - on capitol hill, where she had to explain, among other things, why she didn't pay some taxes. |
Right there was $7,000 in back taxes. This is regarding the sale of a home, I believe, and while, you know - except that everybody will look at the headline, saying one more Obama Cabinet official has tax problems. | right there, was $7,000 in back taxes this is regarding the sale of a home i believe and while you know - except that everybody will look at the headline saying one more obama cabinet. official has tax | Right there was $7,000 in back taxes This is regarding the sale of a home I believe and while you know - except that everybody will; look at. the headline saying one more, Obama Cabinet official has tax | right there was $7,000 in back taxes. this is regarding the sale of a home, i believe, and while, you know - except that everybody will look at the headline, saying one more obama cabinet official has tax problems. |
And again, it's just, you know, more embarrassment, more damaging stuff for the Obama administration. The size of the mistake or the, you know - may not be a big thing, but again it's the headlines that matter. | and again it's just you know more embarrassment more damaging stuff for the obama administration the size of the mistake or the you know - may not be a big thing but again it's the headlines that | And again it's just you, know more embarrassment more damaging stuff for the Obama; administration, The size of the mistake or the you know - may not be a big thing, but again it's the headlines, that | and again, it's just, you know, more embarrassment, more damaging stuff for the obama administration. the size of the mistake or the, you know - may not be a big thing, but again it's the headlines that matter. |
The Republican ranking member on that committee, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, says no big deal. These are understandable mistakes. Nevertheless, the impression. | the republican ranking member on that committee chuck grassley of iowa says no big deal these are understandable mistakes nevertheless, the | The. Republican ranking member on. that committee Chuck Grassley of Iowa says no big. deal These are understandable mistakes Nevertheless the | the republican ranking member on that committee, chuck grassley of iowa, says no big deal. these are understandable mistakes. nevertheless, the impression. |
Beyond that, there was a corruption charge against Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. He was found guilty just before election day, a race that was tight as a tick up there in Alaska - he barely lost - and now the Justice Department has admitted prosecutorial misconduct and it's dropped the charges. | beyond, that there was a corruption charge against senator ted stevens of, alaska he was found guilty just before election day a race that was tight as a. tick up there in alaska - he barely lost - and now the justice department has. admitted prosecutorial misconduct and it's dropped the | Beyond that there was a corruption charge against Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska He was found guilty just before election day a race that was tight as a tick up; there in Alaska - he barely lost, - and now the Justice Department has admitted prosecutorial misconduct and, it's dropped the | beyond that, there was a corruption charge against senator ted stevens of alaska. he was found guilty just before election day, a race that was tight as a tick up there in alaska - he barely lost - and now the justice department has admitted prosecutorial misconduct and it's dropped the charges. |
It's remarkable. A lot of people, you know, NPR broke that story, Nina Totenberg broke that story, and when she did, a lot of people thought it was an April Fool's joke because they couldn't believe it was true. | it's remarkable a, lot of people you know npr broke that story nina totenberg broke. that story and when she did a lot of, people thought it was an april fool's joke, because they couldn't believe it was | It's remarkable A lot, of. people you know. NPR broke, that story Nina, Totenberg. broke that. story and when. she did a lot of people thought it was an April Fool's joke because they couldn't believe it was | it's remarkable. a lot of people, you know, npr broke that story, nina totenberg broke that story, and when she did, a lot of people thought it was an april fool's joke because they couldn't believe it was true. |
And of course, this is very interesting because it was the Republican, well with quotes around it, "Republican Bush Justice Department" that brought the case against Ted Stevens. And of course, had they not brought this case and had he not been indicted and later convicted, it's very possible that Ted Stevens would sti... | and of course this is very interesting because it, was the republican. well with quotes around it "republican bush justice department" that. brought the; case against ted stevens and of course, had they not brought this. case and had he not been indicted and later convicted it's very possible that, ted stevens would st... | And of course this is very interesting because it was the Republican well with quotes around it "Republican Bush Justice Department" that. brought the case against Ted Stevens And, of course. had they not brought this case and had he not been indicted and later convicted it's very possible that Ted Stevens would still ... | and of course, this is very interesting because it was the republican, well with quotes around it, "republican bush justice department" that brought the case against ted stevens. and of course, had they not brought this case and had he not been indicted and later convicted, it's very possible that ted stevens would sti... |
I just wanted to let you know, I put a little, a note on my political junkie blog today that the Justice Department has also thrown out the results of the 2008 Alaska Senate race and that Mark Begich, the Democrat victor, is very upset. That was an April Fool's joke. | i just. wanted to let you know i put a little a note on my political junkie blog today that the justice department has also thrown out the results of the 2008 alaska senate race and that mark begich the democrat victor is very upset that was an april fool's. | I just wanted to let you. know I put a, little a note on. my political junkie blog; today that the Justice Department has also thrown out the results of the 2008 Alaska Senate race and that Mark Begich the Democrat victor is very upset That was an, April Fool's | i just wanted to let you know, i put a little, a note on my political junkie blog today that the justice department has also thrown out the results of the 2008 alaska senate race and that mark begich, the democrat victor, is very upset. that was an april fool's joke. |
That was the April Fool's joke. Okay, just to make that clear because you got some hostile reaction. | that was the april fool's joke okay just to make that clear because you got some hostile | That was, the April, Fool's joke Okay just, to make that, clear because, you got some hostile | that was the april fool's joke. okay, just to make that clear because you got some hostile reaction. |
Mostly from this building, yes. | mostly from this building | Mostly from this building | mostly from this building, yes. |
Mostly from this building. I can understand that. In the meantime, polls show that while President Obama's policies are having some difficulty - not only with Congress but some with the American people - he himself remains very popular. | mostly from this building i. can understand that in the meantime polls show that while president obama's policies are having some difficulty - not only with congress but some with the american people - he himself remains very | Mostly from this building I can, understand that In the meantime polls show that while President Obama's policies are having some difficulty - not only with Congress but some with the American people - he himself remains very | mostly from this building. i can understand that. in the meantime, polls show that while president obama's policies are having some difficulty - not only with congress but some with the american people - he himself remains very popular. |
It reminds me - those exact words - that's exactly what they said about Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, that personally he's very popular, but a lot of people are having problems with his policies. | it reminds me - those exact words; - that's exactly what they. said about ronald. reagan; in the 1980s that personally he's very, popular but a lot of people are having problems with. his | It reminds me - those exact words - that's exactly what they said about Ronald Reagan in the 1980s that personally he's, very popular but a lot of people are having problems with his | it reminds me - those exact words - that's exactly what they said about ronald reagan in the 1980s, that personally he's very popular, but a lot of people are having problems with his policies. |
Now, there's a lot of questions about whether President Obama has done the right thing regarding Rick Wagoner at GM and how to deal with the auto industry, compared to what they've done to the banking industry and the insurance industry. | now there's a lot of questions about whether president obama has done the right thing regarding rick, wagoner at gm and how to deal with the auto industry, compared to what they've done to the banking industry and the insurance | Now there's a lot of questions about whether President Obama has done the right thing regarding Rick Wagoner at GM and how to deal with the auto. industry compared to what, they've done; to the banking, industry and the insurance | now, there's a lot of questions about whether president obama has done the right thing regarding rick wagoner at gm and how to deal with the auto industry, compared to what they've done to the banking industry and the insurance industry. |
And there are some questions about more troops to Afghanistan. Some people on the left are not happy about that. But he remains very personally popular. | and there are some questions about more troops to afghanistan some people; on the left are not; happy about that but he remains very personally | And there are, some questions about more troops, to Afghanistan Some people on the left are not happy about that But he remains very personally | and there are some questions about more troops to afghanistan. some people on the left are not happy about that. but he remains very personally popular. |
And we have found out, our crack research staff - Carlene(ph) Watson -has looked it up on Google, and according to Wikipedia, Mo Udall played for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball League, which predated the National Basketball Association. | and we have found out our crack research staff - carlene(ph) watson -has, looked it up on. google and according, to wikipedia mo udall played for the denver nuggets of. the national basketball league which predated the national basketball | And we have, found out our crack research staff - Carlene(ph) Watson -has looked it up on Google and according to Wikipedia Mo Udall played for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball League which predated. the National Basketball | and we have found out, our crack research staff - carlene(ph) watson -has looked it up on google, and according to wikipedia, mo udall played for the denver nuggets of the national basketball league, which predated the national basketball association. |
We just saved ourselves a couple of T-shirts there. Thank you, Ken. We'll be back with more on the New York 20th and why this is going to take some time to figure out. Stay with us. I'm Neal Conan. It's the TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | we just. saved ourselves a couple. of t-shirts there thank you ken we'll be back. with more on the new york 20th and why this is going to take some time to figure out stay with us i'm neal conan it's the talk of the nation from npr | We just saved ourselves, a couple of T-shirts there Thank you Ken We'll be. back with more on the New York 20th and why this is, going. to take some time to figure out Stay, with us I'm Neal Conan It's the TALK OF. THE NATION from NPR | we just saved ourselves a couple of t-shirts there. thank you, ken. we'll be back with more on the new york 20th and why this is going to take some time to figure out. stay with us. i'm neal conan. it's the talk of the nation from npr news. |
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This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. Today in upstate New York, the campaign is over, the election, though, too close to call. | this is, talk; of the nation i'm neal conan in washington today in upstate new york the campaign is over the; election though, too close to, | This is TALK OF THE NATION I'm Neal Conan in Washington Today in upstate, New York the campaign is over the election though too; close to | this is talk of the nation. i'm neal conan in washington. today in upstate new york, the campaign is over, the election, though, too close to call. |
At last count, Democrat Scott Murphy is ahead of Republican Jim Tedisco by less than 70 votes. President Obama was not running, of course, but his policies were a major factor in the campaign. | at last count democrat scott murphy is ahead of. republican jim tedisco by less than 70 votes president, obama was not running of course but his policies were a major, factor in the | At last count Democrat Scott Murphy is ahead of Republican Jim, Tedisco by less than 70 votes, President, Obama was not running of course but his policies were a major factor in the | at last count, democrat scott murphy is ahead of republican jim tedisco by less than 70 votes. president obama was not running, of course, but his policies were a major factor in the campaign. |
Political junkie Ken Rudin is with us, as he is every Wednesday afternoon. You can read his blog and download his Podcast at npr.org. And now we'll go to New York. | political junkie ken rudin is with us as. he is every wednesday afternoon you can read his blog and download his podcast at, npr.org and now we'll go to new | Political junkie Ken Rudin. is, with us as he is every Wednesday afternoon You. can read his blog and download his Podcast at npr.org And now we'll go to New | political junkie ken rudin is with us, as he is every wednesday afternoon. you can read his blog and download his podcast at npr.org. and now we'll go to new york. |
Brian Mann is a reporter for North Country Public Radio who's been covering the race for now-Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's old seat in New York's 20th Congressional District. | brian mann is a reporter for north country public radio who's been covering the race for now-senator kirsten gillibrand's old seat. in new york's 20th congressional | Brian Mann is a reporter for; North Country Public Radio who's been covering the race for, now-Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's old seat in New York's 20th Congressional | brian mann is a reporter for north country public radio who's been covering the race for now-senator kirsten gillibrand's old seat in new york's 20th congressional district. |
If you've been following this race, if you have questions about what it meant and, well, who's going to win, give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org. Brian Mann joins us now by phone from Saratoga Springs, in the heart of the New York 20th. Nice to have you with us. | if you've been following this race if you; have questions about what it meant. and well who's, going to win give us a call 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org brian mann joins us now by phone, from saratoga springs in the heart of the new york 20th nice to have you with | If you've been following. this race if you have questions about what it meant and well who's going to win. give us a call 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org Brian Mann joins us now by phone from Saratoga Springs in the heart of the. New; York 20th Nice to have you with | if you've been following this race, if you have questions about what it meant and, well, who's going to win, give us a call, 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org. brian mann joins us now by phone from saratoga springs, in the heart of the new york 20th. nice to have you with us. |
Great to be here. | great. to be. | Great to be | great to be here. |
And what's the latest? When are they going to start counting the absentee ballots? | and what's. the latest? when are they going to start counting; the absentee | And what's the latest? When are they going to start counting the absentee | and what's the latest? when are they going to start counting the absentee ballots? |
They've already started going through, you know, the recount, and the margin is now down to about 25 votes. Because of military ballots, a court case decided last week, they're going to wait until April 13th to even start opening the absentees. So it'll be mid-April before we really get close to knowing how this thing'... | they've already, started going through you know the recount and the margin is now down to about 25 votes because of military ballots a court case decided last week they're going to wait until april 13th to even start, opening the absentees so it'll be mid-april before we really get close to knowing how this, thing's go... | They've already started going. through you know the recount and the margin is now down to about. 25 votes Because of military, ballots a court case decided last week they're going to. wait until April 13th to even start opening the absentees So it'll be mid-April before we really get, close to knowing how this thing's ... | they've already started going through, you know, the recount, and the margin is now down to about 25 votes. because of military ballots, a court case decided last week, they're going to wait until april 13th to even start opening the absentees. so it'll be mid-april before we really get close to knowing how this thing'... |
And the military ballots, they're waiting for those to make sure that they have time to come in? | and the military ballots they're waiting; for those to make sure that they have time to come, | And the, military. ballots they're waiting for those to make sure that they have, time to come | and the military ballots, they're waiting for those to make sure that they have time to come in? |
That's right. This was a special election. It was thrown together very quickly, and at first, there was some concern that folks stationed, you know, in Iraq and Afghanistan and other places just wouldn't have enough time to cast their votes. | that's right this was a special election it was thrown together very quickly and at first there was some concern that folks stationed you. know in iraq and afghanistan and other places just wouldn't have enough time to cast their | That's right This was; a special election It was thrown together very quickly and at; first there was, some concern that folks stationed you know in, Iraq and Afghanistan and, other places just wouldn't have enough time to cast their | that's right. this was a special election. it was thrown together very quickly, and at first, there was some concern that folks stationed, you know, in iraq and afghanistan and other places just wouldn't have enough time to cast their votes. |
So the Justice Departed waded in, and that was the compromise that was reached. | so. the justice departed waded in and that was the compromise that was | So the Justice Departed waded in and that was the compromise that. was | so the justice departed waded in, and that was the compromise that was reached. |
And the recount should be over today? | and the recount should be. over | And. the recount should; be over | and the recount should be over today? |
Yeah, the local, you know, what they've actually got in the boxes now, and they've started that, and I've started to see some new numbers coming out from across the district, and it has tightened up. | yeah the local you know what they've actually. got in the boxes now and they've started that and i've started to see, some new numbers coming out from across the district and it has tightened | Yeah the local you know what they've actually got in, the boxes now and they've started that and. I've started to see some new numbers coming out from across the district and it has tightened | yeah, the local, you know, what they've actually got in the boxes now, and they've started that, and i've started to see some new numbers coming out from across the district, and it has tightened up. |
It's hard to imagine this thing could get any tighter than it was, but really it's down to just, you know, a razor margin. | it's hard to imagine this thing. could get any, tighter than it was but really it's down to just. you. know a razor | It's hard, to imagine this thing, could get any tighter than it was but really it's down. to, just you know a razor | it's hard to imagine this thing could get any tighter than it was, but really it's down to just, you know, a razor margin. |
Twenty-five votes out of how many cast? | twenty-five votes out of how many | Twenty-five votes out of how many | twenty-five votes out of how many cast? |
It was 150,000 votes. So you know, you just can't get any tighter. All those people who didn't vote yesterday, feeling sheepish today. | it was 150,000 votes so you know you, just can't get any tighter all those. people who. didn't vote yesterday feeling sheepish | It was 150,000 votes So you, know you just can't get any tighter All those. people who didn't vote yesterday; feeling sheepish | it was 150,000 votes. so you know, you just can't get any tighter. all those people who didn't vote yesterday, feeling sheepish today. |
And - all right, we'll take this argument from two sides. Democrats would say hey, this is a Democratic businessman, never ran before in politics, a virtual unknown who comes into this district with 71,000 - increase advantage for the Republican in terms of registration there. The Republican National Committee and othe... | and - all right we'll take this argument from two sides democrats would say hey this is a, democratic businessman never ran before in politics a virtual unknown who comes into this district with 71,000 - increase advantage for the republican in terms of registration there, the republican national committee and others s... | And - all; right we'll take this argument. from two sides Democrats would say hey. this is a Democratic businessman never ran before. in. politics a virtual unknown who comes into this district, with 71,000 - increase advantage for the Republican in terms of registration there The Republican National Committee and othe... | and - all right, we'll take this argument from two sides. democrats would say hey, this is a democratic businessman, never ran before in politics, a virtual unknown who comes into this district with 71,000 - increase advantage for the republican in terms of registration there. the republican national committee and othe... |
Well at this point, they don't want to settle for a moral victory, but I do think they've got a moral victory, at least, on their hands. | well, at this point they don't want to settle for a moral victory but i do think they've got a moral victory at least on their | Well at this point. they don't want to settle for a moral victory but I do think they've got a moral victory at least on, their | well at this point, they don't want to settle for a moral victory, but i do think they've got a moral victory, at least, on their hands. |
This is a district that was literally designed for Republicans to win. It was sort of gerrymandered, created for a GOP House seat, and the fact that the Democrats have been able to come in and compete with a complete unknown. And remember, Scott Murphy's running against the most powerful Republican in New York State po... | this is a district. that. was literally designed. for republicans to win it was sort of gerrymandered created for a gop house seat and the, fact that the democrats have been able to come in and compete. with a complete unknown and remember scott murphy's running. against the most powerful. republican, in new york state... | This is, a district that was literally designed for Republicans to win It was sort of gerrymandered, created, for. a GOP House seat and the fact that the Democrats have been, able to come in and compete with a, complete unknown And remember Scott Murphy's running against the most powerful Republican in New York State | this is a district that was literally designed for republicans to win. it was sort of gerrymandered, created for a gop house seat, and the fact that the democrats have been able to come in and compete with a complete unknown. and remember, scott murphy's running against the most powerful republican in new york state po... |
Jim Tedisco is a name brand, powerful, well-connected, and you know, scandal-free. This is a solid politician. And so for him to be caught up in a tie of this kind, it's just not a great showing for the GOP. | jim tedisco is a name brand powerful well-connected and you know scandal-free this is a, solid politician and so for him to be caught up in a tie of this kind it's just not a great showing for the | Jim Tedisco is a name brand powerful well-connected and you know scandal-free This is a solid politician; And so for him to be caught up in a tie of, this kind it's just not a great showing, for the | jim tedisco is a name brand, powerful, well-connected, and you know, scandal-free. this is a solid politician. and so for him to be caught up in a tie of this kind, it's just not a great showing for the gop. |
From the other side of the equation - hey, this is a district the Democrats have carried, not just now-Senator Gillibrand, but in fact, Chuck Schumer won in that district, and Barack Obama won in that district, and Hillary Clinton won in that district. So for us to even tie, we're doing well. | from, the other side of the equation - hey this is a district the democrats have carried not just now-senator gillibrand but in fact chuck schumer won. in that district and barack obama won in that district and hillary clinton won in that district so for us to even tie we're doing | From the, other side of the equation, - hey this is a district the, Democrats have carried not just now-Senator Gillibrand but in fact Chuck Schumer won in that district and Barack Obama won in that district and Hillary Clinton won in that district So for us to even tie we're doing | from the other side of the equation - hey, this is a district the democrats have carried, not just now-senator gillibrand, but in fact, chuck schumer won in that district, and barack obama won in that district, and hillary clinton won in that district. so for us to even tie, we're doing well. |
Yeah, well, the question that they are trying to answer is why is it that Chuck Schumer and those folks are starting to win districts like this? But yes, they are looking for a floor. | yeah well the question that; they are trying to answer is, why is it that chuck schumer and, those, folks. are starting to, win districts like this? but yes they are looking for a | Yeah well the question that they are trying to answer is why is it that Chuck Schumer and those folks are starting to win districts like this? But yes they are looking for a, | yeah, well, the question that they are trying to answer is why is it that chuck schumer and those folks are starting to win districts like this? but yes, they are looking for a floor. |
They're saying we want to prove that we can now start moving back into these districts where the Democrats were doing better and better and compete again and start winning again. | they're saying we want to prove that we can now start moving back into these districts where the, democrats were doing better and better and compete again and start winning | They're saying we want to, prove that we can now start moving back into these districts, where the, Democrats were doing better and better and compete again and start winning | they're saying we want to prove that we can now start moving back into these districts where the democrats were doing better and better and compete again and start winning again. |
And so if they can pull this off, if they can squeeze out a few extra votes and Jim Tedisco can make it to the House, this will be a big morale boost. It'll certainly be a big credibility builder for Michael Steele at the RNC who threw a lot of his weight and money behind this. | and so if. they can pull this off if they can squeeze out a few extra votes and jim tedisco can make it to the house this will be a; big morale boost it'll certainly be, a big credibility, builder for michael steele at the rnc who threw a lot of his weight and money behind, | And so if they can pull this off if they. can squeeze out a few extra votes and Jim Tedisco can make it to the House this will be a. big morale boost It'll certainly be a big credibility builder for Michael Steele at the RNC who threw a lot of his weight and. money behind | and so if they can pull this off, if they can squeeze out a few extra votes and jim tedisco can make it to the house, this will be a big morale boost. it'll certainly be a big credibility builder for michael steele at the rnc who threw a lot of his weight and money behind this. |
So yeah, this will be a big start for their efforts to sort of look towards 2010. | so yeah, this will be a big start for their efforts to sort of look towards | So yeah this; will be a big start for their efforts, to sort of look towards | so yeah, this will be a big start for their efforts to sort of look towards 2010. |
Ken? | ken? | ||
Brian, first of all, great reporting on the election - excellent job. I have a question. There's a discussion that if Tedisco actually wins this race, the Democratic legislature - and they control both the assembly and the state senate - when they redraw the districts in 2010, and New York has to lose a seat, this is t... | brian first of all great reporting on the election - excellent job i have a question there's a discussion. that if, tedisco actually wins this, race the democratic legislature - and they control both the assembly and the state senate; - when they redraw the districts. in 2010, and new york has to lose a seat this is th... | Brian, first; of. all great, reporting. on the election, - excellent job I have a question There's a discussion that if, Tedisco actually wins this race the Democratic legislature - and they control both the assembly and the state senate - when they redraw the districts in 2010, and New York has to lose a seat, this is... | brian, first of all, great reporting on the election - excellent job. i have a question. there's a discussion that if tedisco actually wins this race, the democratic legislature - and they control both the assembly and the state senate - when they redraw the districts in 2010, and new york has to lose a seat, this is t... |
I think it's almost certain. This is - you know, you look at the shape of this district. It was clearly gerrymandered pretty extravagantly to create a Republican district, and we are going to lose a House seat here after the census. | i, think it's almost certain this is - you know you, look, at the shape of this district it was clearly gerrymandered pretty, extravagantly to create a republican district and we are going to lose a house seat here after the | I think it's almost, certain This. is - you know you look at the shape of, this district It was clearly gerrymandered pretty extravagantly to, create a Republican district. and we are going to lose a House seat here after the | i think it's almost certain. this is - you know, you look at the shape of this district. it was clearly gerrymandered pretty extravagantly to create a republican district, and we are going to lose a house seat here after the census. |
And so, there was some theory that that was why the Democrats initially didn't throw much weight behind this race and only sort of charged in after Scott Murphy began to really build momentum. So I think that redistricting thing is very real. | and so there was some theory that that was why the democrats initially didn't throw much weight. behind this race and only. sort of charged in after scott murphy, began to really build momentum so i think that redistricting thing is very | And so there was some theory that that was why the Democrats initially didn't throw much weight behind this race and only. sort of charged in after Scott Murphy began to really. build momentum So. I think that, redistricting thing is very | and so, there was some theory that that was why the democrats initially didn't throw much weight behind this race and only sort of charged in after scott murphy began to really build momentum. so i think that redistricting thing is very real. |
We're talking about the New York 20th, which runs up the Hudson Valley from Albany through Saratoga Springs, where our reporter, Brian Mann, is located. He's with North Country Public Radio. | we're talking about the new york 20th. which runs up the hudson, valley from albany through saratoga springs where our reporter brian mann is located he's with north country public | We're talking about the New York 20th which runs up, the; Hudson Valley from, Albany through Saratoga Springs. where our reporter Brian. Mann is located He's with North Country Public | we're talking about the new york 20th, which runs up the hudson valley from albany through saratoga springs, where our reporter, brian mann, is located. he's with north country public radio. |
If you have a question about this election, which turned into a national election, give us a call, 800-989-8255. Email is talk@npr.org. Jason(ph) is on the line with us from Florence, South Carolina. | if you have a question about this election which turned into a national election; give us a call 800-989-8255. email. is talk@npr.org jason(ph) is on the line with us from florence south | If, you have a question about this election which turned, into a national, election give us a call 800-989-8255. Email is talk@npr.org Jason(ph) is on the line with, us from Florence South | if you have a question about this election, which turned into a national election, give us a call, 800-989-8255. email is talk@npr.org. jason(ph) is on the line with us from florence, south carolina. |
Hey, how are you doing? | hey how are, you | Hey how are you | hey, how are you doing? |
All right. | all | All | all right. |
I'd like to know, is there a military base or reserve unit, National Guard unit, that's currently deployed that could sway this towards the Republican side? | i'd like to know is there a military base or, reserve; unit national guard unit that's currently deployed that could sway this towards the republican | I'd like to, know is, there a military base or; reserve unit National Guard unit that's currently deployed that could sway this towards the Republican, | i'd like to know, is there a military base or reserve unit, national guard unit, that's currently deployed that could sway this towards the republican side? |
So is there a unit from that district who's either in Afghanistan, Iraq or somewhere else in the world who may be voting in? | so is there a unit from that district who's either in afghanistan iraq or somewhere else in the world who may be voting | So is there a unit from, that district who's either in Afghanistan Iraq or somewhere, else in the world who. may be voting | so is there a unit from that district who's either in afghanistan, iraq or somewhere else in the world who may be voting in? |
That's right. | that's | That's | that's right. |
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