A Barrett spokesman said the campaign was not conceding, citing ongoing voting in Milwaukee, Madison

[graywarrior]

Multiple news organizations have called the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall for incumbent Republican Scott Walker. But Democratic candidate Tom Barrett’s campaign is not conceding yet — citing crowded polling places where some voters have still been in line.

The Associated Press reports:

A Barrett spokesman said the campaign was not conceding, citing ongoing voting in Milwaukee, Madison and Racine.

“We feel very confident when those come in, Tom Barrett is going to win,” Phil Walzak said.


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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/barrett-campaign-not-conceding-yet

[TheWraith]

1. They have no reason to say anything else.

It's no skin off them to wait a few more hours. But the numbers don't support that assertion.

[Tx4obama]

2. Older retired republicans probably vote early in the day, working dems vote after work :)

Well, that's one why to look at it.

So, maybe tons of democratic votes are still out there.

Also there were over 200,000 absentee ballots - probably some of those haven't been counted yet either.

[graywarrior]

3. Ed just reported that Barrett is not conceding

[LynneSin]

4. Thank goodness!

Something is so fricking fishy I smell it all the way here in Delaware. Fight til the end Tom!

[TexasTowelie]

5. Milwaukee County results are coming in and has flipped from red to blue. Race has tightened in the

last five minutes. 55% for Barrett and 45% for Walker in Milwaukee county with 31.5% of precincts reporting.

56.0% Walker, 43.4% Barrett with 72.1% of precincts reporting. Overall, Walker leads by about 205,000 votes with 72% reporting.

[graywarrior]

6. Let's hope that it's a squeaker

[graywarrior]

7. Ed is saying that Walker won this but not by a landslide

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

8. Barrett is conceding NOW. So much for waiting until the votes are counted.

[graywarrior]

9. As citizens, we really need to change our tactics

[Tiggeroshii]

10. He could still win given trnout-Obviously if that happens, I'm sure he'll retract his concession...

I say there could still be a few hundred thousand votes in his favor once everything is said and done. Although, given all the last minute registrations, it could take weeks or months before everything is counted. Only time can tell.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

11. It's too late. The Corporate Media will never give him airtime. They wanted Walker. Always did.