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I am one of the many who helped to remove Gordon. Now this was a tough call...he is one of the few that re-thought his stance on Iraq. I will give him credit there. But the bottom line...he was Republican every time they "needed" him to be Republican and he put that in front of serving those that elected him. Besides...in the last 2 weeks you would not believe the negative campaign flyers that filled my mail box from Mr Smith. If you can't run on your own merit , especially after serving as long as he has...well that says alot.

For the first time in at least 40 years, we have a Senator to be ashamed of. Jeff Merkley lied his way in to this seat and all of the major newspapers in Oregon said so. He was a mud slinger in the primary because he wasn't qualified and he was a mud slinger in the general. The folks in Oregon that elected this hack, gave up a moderate Senator that had clout and committee positions that this clown will have to wait years to get. An honorable man that looked out for Oregon, and was able to work across the aisle. And the really sorry thing is that he couldn't have been elected if it wasn't for all the ads the Democratic Senatorial folks dumped in to our state. I am ashamed the majority in Oregon are so short sighted, and take solace that I only have to stick around this doomed state until I get my parents house sold.

Comrade nom deplume -

So what you're saying is if you came upon an accident on the highway, with injured and bloody women and children strewn about, and you saw an Obama bumper sticker on one of the cars, you'd just keep driving? Or are you saying you'd stop and laugh? Or shoot them? Man, you're one sick puppy.

Blue America pays higher taxes and the major beneficiary of those higher taxes flow to red America (i.e. urban America subsidizes rural America). Kinda sounds like socialism doesn't it? You betcha!

Hey Comrade,

We can understand your disappointment... sounds a little like we felt when W came into office in 2000 and 2004... minus the dark mutterings about locking and loading, of course. We were convinced that W was an awful choice for president: a spoiled rich kid, a profoundly mediocre intellect, and failed businessman who wasn't a homeless drunk only because he has a rich family to bail him out.

It turns out we were even more right than we knew. W turned out to be the worst president in the history of the country, or at least in the bottom couple of percent. In 2008, this turned from left-wing opinion to generally accepted fact.

It looks like the vast majority of people who agree that the W administration was a failure have decided that Obama is the right pick. Before you decide we're wrong, remember how right we were about W. Maybe you should keep quiet and let the adults drive for a while.

I'm glad the Dems are closer to being able to avoid obstructionist tactics in the Senate with this seat pick up. But at the same time, I find it disconcerting to see another Republican moderate bite the dust.

This means that the GOP will be just that much more to the right as moderates are unable to take their party back continue to fall by the wayside.

Lets hope the other 3 work out as Democrats but if not, remember the Republicans will roadblock any progressive measures. They will catch the blame if they arent careful in how they handle themselves.

Barry, What America should be worried about ...That would be people like you who believe that they are entitled and the only real americans. People who cannot accept change.

Comrade nom deplume,

You have some serious issues. Get over your sad self and be part of the democracy that men and women have died for. And if you can't accept this part of a democracy, then there's always Canada. Or how about Alaska? You and Sara can go shoot at wolves from a plane together.

GOOD ,, HE WAS NO DIFFERENT THAN THE DEMOCRATES ANYWAY GUTLESS HACK

Good Riddance to the election immigrant hiring, environmental polluting jerk that is Smith. Change is coming in OREGON

Not my president

No longer my country

Stay on your side, I'll stay on mine.

God, you libs are annoying. When there is Red and Blue america, I hope we shut down the gas pipelines and freeze your sorry pink butts solid. And don't come over to Red america looking for food. Since you are all imbued with superior intelligence, that metallic sound you hear from the shelter of my warm, well-stocked house should be sufficient deterrent.

Wow the remaining uncounted mail-in ballots must have really made the difference.

FINALLY !!!!! Now maybe ALL the people of Oregon will get representation instead of the special interest groups that Smith catered to. Hopefully the South Coast area of Oregon will be recognized for the unlimited possiblilties the area holds for manufacturing jobs and tourist possibilities. The area around Coos Bay / North Bend have such possibilities for west coast shipping and that area is a natural for expansion of those businesses.

FINALLY !!!!! Now maybe ALL the people of Oregon will get representation instead of the special interest groups that Smith catered to. Hopefully the South Coast area of Oregon will be recognized for the unlimited possiblilties the area holds for manufacturing jobs and tourist possibilities. The area around Coos Bay / North Bend have such possibilities for west coast shipping and that area is a natural for expansion of those businesses.

Both Smith and Merkley ran horrible nasty campaigns. I voted write-in. I don't look forward to watching the ignorant Merkley talking with his mouth full for the next six years.

Since I am from Oregon, I am very disappointed in this selection. Even though I voted for Obama, I was also a fan of Senator Smith who has accomplished some great things for our state. He also voted against the war in Iraq and has truly been a bipartisan Senator. I will miss him.

And America, You are Welcome.

That'll do Gordon.

Hello Jeff!

Republicans did what they were supposed to do over the last 8 years. Their job was to make you goobs so fearful of them that you would do the dumbest thing in the world and elect this slimy snake who will show you all who he really is very soon. We've all been scammed America...by both parties.

Great news!

Now if they could only find a way to remove FELON Stevens from the Alaska ballot. After all, he was found to be a convicted FELON BEFORE election day and FELONS are not allowed to seek or take office. But knowing how dirty the Alaskan Republicans are this won't happen.

To bad, because if his name was removed from ballot, then the Democrat would have run unoppossed and would have won by default!

Oregon was one of the states that put Obama over the top Tuesday night, and now Oregon has ousted a Republican from the Senate, to help pave the way for the Obama administration to undo the damage caused by 8 years of Bush rule.

I'd rather see Chambliss go than Smith. Smith kind of dug his own grave, though, by riding Bush's coattails to re-election last time around. This time he tried running as a Democrat RINO.

You Democrats are the worst winners I have ever seen in an election. Still bashing Palin for not being an elitist or from an Ivy league school. Although, she held her own against Biden in the debate and was at the hands of terrible campainge aides of McCains. She would make a fine Senator, I'm sure she would cast yes or no votes unlike Obama did with present votes.
America should be worried about the Democrats gaining a 60 seat majority in the Senate after electing a far left Liberal for President. If they decide with this majority to make and laws, scrap the Constitution, or push government into our lives there is no fillibustor or checks or balances to stop them. Absolute power corrupts absolutely!

-EMANUAL CHIEF OF STAFF

So the uniter picks are far left dem. nice. This is disappointed This is also someone who leaked information during the Clinton administration. You can almost bet now that Hillary won't have a place – which is a shame. While I would not have voted for Hillary for POTUS, she would make a terrific cabinet member.

If he honestly wants a bi-partisan cabinet, he needs to look at Bill Richardson for Secretary of State or keep Condi Rice. He should also lend his ears to Kissenger, Powell and yes...even McCain for Defense.

If he is going to honestly be the non-partisan uniter, than he should also go after the former CEOs, COOs, members of the democratic party (Dodd, Frank) and the republican party who should have seen this meltdown coming and not tell us to by Fannie/Freddie stocks as recently as July 08 (see FrankK D-MA!).

And Jamie Dimon?? Please? Advisor ~ with a BIG MAYBE. More like Warren Buffet.

So let's just see how in the middle he is or will it be politics as usual pandering to your party. Please don't disappoint and be very careful of Emanual. You don't want him leaking all your info!

And for all of you claiming what a terrific choice, I bet most of you never even heard of this guy and know nothing about him.

Religion is the root of all evil.

off topic i just wanna say again, the only bad thing about McCain not being elected is we

Anyone that wants the GOP destroyed hates their country. I am GOP and i wouldnt want a total filler buster proof sentate tilt in my direction. We are a country of idea's not 1 idea.
Obama won, i hate it but i will give the man a chance. In 2 years America does mid term elections and if we arent destroyed by then, GOP will get a number (10 or so) GOP seats back.and many in the House.

Capalism is falling and being replaced, What made this country great is all of a sudden mute, Countries are crying and celbrating because we are so much weaker now with Obama in the Whitehouse.

Dem's did a good job using Bush for their gain. Nevermind we havent been attacked in 7 years since Sept 11th. Obama will never know what hit him when a terrosist friend of his blows up NY with a nuke.

Saxby should be next. He dishonors the veterens by his negative campaigning. He is an immoral GOPer. That may be redundent.

Smith is another casualty of the out-of-touch republican party even though he is more moderate than many of the repubs. Interesting how the republican hate mongers don't realize they are an increasinly smaller minority in this county. The country is centerist now and that is great news as it represents the majority of Americans. The far right or far left are not the majority. Obama represents the middle eventhough the right-wing nut cases will never accept this. But it doesn't matter, if the republicans throw another wacko on the ticket in 2012 they will lose…. and Palin is finished because she only represents the wacko righ-wingers….. What goes around comes around. Bye bye

Smith is another casualty of the out-of-touch republican party even though he as more moderate than many of the repubs. Interesting how the republican hate mongers don't realize they are an increasing minority and will ever be far to the right of center in this county. The country is centerist now and that is great news as it represents the majority of Americans. The far right or far left are not the majority. Obama represents the middle eventhough the right-wing nut cases will never accept that. But it doesn't matter, if the republicans throw another wacko on the ticket in 2012 they will lose.... and Palin is finished because she only represents the wacko righ-wingers..... Good riddence....

Whew, 3-seats to go until a filibuster-proof majority; of course, the real fear is that if Senator Stevens of Alaska wins, he will be forced to resign, and then guess who (beautiful but goofy) the Gov. of Alaska will appoint to replace him?

The LAST thing we need right now is Sarah Palin in the Senate! YUK!

The market drop has nothing to do with Obama's election. It is a response to the job loss and sales reports for October.

Great. But I could care less if any one party has a majority a long as their goals are peace and prosperity for all humans, and demand to reach that goals without wars, corruption or horrible pollution.

The coverage of McCain's campaign people blamestorming is irrelevant now. The Election is over and one person came out first, and another second.
McCain didn't "lose" anything – he simply came in second. Period.

I support and voted for Obama, and I don't agree with the majority of McCain's views and am very critical of him – but I have NEVER lorded over any McCain supporter that the candidate I voted for came in first.

We must put this behind us. We humans cannot change our pasts more so than we can predict our futures. Peace needs to happen.

The campaign was nasty by both parties and I'm glad the ads are done. Merkley spent $10M more in Oregon, had Obama's coat tails to ride on, and Senator Smith had to defend himself for being in the same party as "W", with that said Merkley should've blown Gordon Smith out of the water; so before he gets arrogant as he appeared this morning, he should take into consideration that he barely beat a fair and good man who was considered "too democrat" by some republicans. Gordon Smith was respected in the Senate by both parties and was on some powerful committes and nooone can dispute that he watched out for our State; lets hope Merkely can fill his shoes. I am a democrat who voted for Obama and helped with voter drives and volunteered, I just don't believe people should vote blindly along party lines. Best of Luck to all our newley elected officials.

I am truly amazed at the amount of uninformed vitriol posted here – on BOTH sides of the political aisle.

Come ON folks. Do some reading and thinking.

The Dems majority is not FAR LEFT. There are many, many moderate (read RIGHT leaning) Democratic Senators and Congresspersons.

All of us better hope and pray that Extremism in any form in our government is dead.

The Republican party has become illegitimate and dysfunctional. Listen to them cry and whine.
Why isn't the convicted felon, Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) in prison where he belongs??

Republicans are like rats in a sinking ship....next up Ted Stevens

I'm a progressive Democrat from Oregon. Gordon wasn't such a bad guy, and I'm grateful for his years of public service, but it really is time for a change. Merkley was a great candidate.

See ya and wouldn't want to be ya ...... you bethcha!!! okay it appears we are going to be able to make real changes in all houses ;0)

Gordon Smith did work for Oregon on some issues, however his campaign was once again very negative....hmmmm, where have we seen that before? Congrats Jeff and all of us in the State of Oregon.

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us.
– Hermann Hesse

YAAAY!!! One step coser to the Socialist States of America!!!! Awesome

The Republicans have no leader to take a prominent role should Pres. Obama and the Democratic congress fall flat. That is because they selected a candidate, McCain, whose future is behind him, and they wound up with him because he did well in the winner-take-all states, even though he did not have a lot of support within his party. He knew how to play the electoral game. The Democrats had a super-charged primary because they don't have winner-take-all. I have to disagree with George Will on this one. Having an expedient primary does not always create a winner in November.

SO interesting that Stevens the Convicted Felon was re-elected in Alaska, which confirms that Alaskans are daft. Now I understand why Palin is their governor! How amazing that the far-right continues to attack our President-elect, but is QUIET about a FELON being elected US Senator! Do you think IF Sen. Obama was a FELON he would have been elected to the Senate?????? Nope!

This IS the hypocrisy of the Republican party! This is yet another reason why the Republicans will be defeated over and over, until they CHANGE from VILE politics to politics that offer something more than a nasty sound byte!

Woo hoo! Time to kick Lieberman to the curb!

Franken's going to win the recount and there are 50k mail-in absentee ballots that need to be counted in Alaska, most post-marked AFTER Uncle Ted was convicted. Down by only 1k, Begich will win.

I say again, time to kick Joe LIEberman to the curb.

Bye, Bye

Marc PDX,

As a Democrat who voted for Obama and Smith that me say in response that Smith was the only Republican to have chance in Oregon BECASUE he was more moderate. Your typical right wing ideologue wouldn't have stood a chance in this state.

To all Republicans, if you want to survive as a party you need to embrace the moderates in your party and stop being lead by the Karl Rove, Rush L., and Bill O types in your party. The country is tired of the vileness and pettiness of their type of politics. Time to grow up and move on.

It's not a vendetta, it's only to free poor Joe Liberman who obviously does no longer feel at home with the Democratic Party:

CAN SOMEONE, PLEASE, SHOW HIM THE WAY OUT OF THE PARTY???

As a SW WA resident and staunch Democrat whose news came primarily from the Portland market, I was very familiar with both Merkley and Smith. While I did not always agree with Smith's choices, I always thought him a good man who worked hard for Oregon. Had I been able to vote across the river, I would have found it difficult to choose between the two candidates, as I have always believed that Smith's choices were well anchored in what he thought best for the state.

I'm certainly not sorry Merkley won, but, oddly, I am somewhat sorry Smith lost.

Its sad that a moderate Republican like Gordon Smith, (who broke ranks with Bush to eventually withdraw support for the war), was defeated while the idiotic hardliner and convicted felon Ted Stevens is elected.

Please, Leave Joe Lieberman alone. We all have the right to support whomever we want for president. This does not make him a disloyal Democrat. If it were not for the Palin selction and the 180 degree turn that Senator McCain did I would have supported McCain. Lieberman has his values and ideologies that need to be respected.
Joe, I think you're a great statesman. We need more statesmen and fedwer politicians.

Kind of sad to see one of the last rational Republicans head for the door.

If there are any more like him hiding in the weeds, maybe they should take this opportunity to cross the isle.

With any luck, Joe Loserman will be freeing up a seat.

Like Lincoln Chaffe, Gordon Smith was one of the most moderate Republican's from GOP. Last Tuesday, Smith's 2 cousin's won Senate races from New Mexico and Colorado as Democrats. Lincoln Chaffe lost in 2006 from Rhode Island. Like Lincoln Chafee, Gordon Smith is a very nice fellow..

I guess being an "R" is not a good sign since 2006. That is Sad...
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Smooth Barry, What have you done to the Market:

The market has dropped 7% since Obama was elected. Where's the coverage?
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You need to get a little Education. Obama is not the President, Bush is. Blame your Buddy Bush for this economic meltdown and loosing the Election...

The market going down has nothing to do with Obama being elected.
It is the economic news.
Obama is not in power yet, we are still suffering from the old policies of trickle down.
The bailout has not worked...
but the main problem with the market is the economy is slowing, unemployment is up, and spending is down.
This has nothing to do with Obama being elected.
For those looking to balme him already...take economics 101

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting on this news, one of the voting machines broke down in a larger county that delayed the vote being counted. Congrats to Jeff Merkley !!!

Smooth Barry, What have you done to the Market?

Barry aka Obama does not start till 1/20/09. Which world are you living in, we are still in 2008. Go hide in a cave if you are not able to keep up with todays world. BTW, where were you a few weeks ago when the market was down and during the bailout, is this an early sign of Alzheimer's....

The cause: POLICIES of BUSH/McCAIN.

Oh Lord I pray that Saxby Chambliss is next. I don't think the numbers will be in the democratic favor but he should go. He is not an honorable man and not good for Georgia.

What poor winners the Dems are. Makes me sad I voted for Obama. Why rag on Palin now? The name calling is disgusting. As for the McCain aids talking about the campaign- Big mouths that are not worthy of working in that field ever again. I wouldn't trust them to take out my garbage.

This is karmic retribution for the chruch of LDS meddling in Prop 8. No mormons in gov't.

TO THOSE BLAMING THE MARKET DROP OF THE LAST 2 DAYS ,ON THE ELECTION OF BARACK OBAMA, I SAY GET REAL. THE MARKET HAS BEEN VOLATILE ,AND ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE FOR THE LAST 6 WEEKS. THE MARKET WILL COME BACK. IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME FOR THE CORRUPTION IN THE SYSTEM TO BE PURGED, AND CONFIDENCE RESTORED. GO OBAMA.

Any GOP loss is good for America and good for me. The less arms President Obama has to twist to get this country righted, the better.

you republicans bring our country to it's knees, and now you are complaining that the majority of us want change? what a bunch of antiamerican fascists!

Obama picks an attack dog for Chief of Staff. Really sets the tone for a new kind of politics in Washington. But I suppose the 'palace guard' lap dog national media will spin a positive story out of it for him.

OUTSTANDING!! Its time for America to be represented AND NOT CORPORATE AMERICA!! We the people hold the power lets use it for the better good and lead the world by example again

That was bright, Marc PDX. No doubt you have an improved conservative outlook with Merkley. You don't have enough intelligent neighbors to get a conservative senator. Your state has consistently voted for the socialists for president, senator, and governor. And now you proudly note that you have taken revenge on the lone GOP voice of partial reason because he was not conservative enough for you. You deserve your neighbors and all they inflict on you.

Hey Smooth – yes the market is down and it would have been down if mcCain had been elected. Have you been sleeping the past two months? We have been told for two months now that this recession will go into 2009 and to expect more job losses and that the market has not reached bottom yet.
When top economists told us weeks ago that the sky was falling, did you honestly believe for one moment that whoever takes office would be responsible?
The responsibility lies the current administration.

wooohooo! another republican wingnut gone!

Yes and the market has dropped almost everyday since mid Sept and will continue to do so for a long time to come. EIGHT YEARS OF MISMANAGEMENT WON'T CLEAR UP JUST BECAUSE ANOTHER PERSON IS NOW PRESIDENT ELECT. Wake up, grow up and let's all hope that the Republicans in thew Congress will not obstruct Obama's plans to get things moving in the right direction.

BTW, we still have only one President RIGHT NOW, Republican GW Bush. What's he doing to fix this?

Hey Bob – you own a T.V. right??? You do read say... oh I don't know... THE NEWS PAPER don't 'cha??? or are you following in Hockey Mom's footsteps??? Constantly running off your mouth with NO fact or Proof to back it up? Simply making statements in the hopes of inciting more idiots like yourself to "gather"....... here's a word for 'ya you may wanna look up "LANDSLIDE" .... mean anything to ya???

GORDON's sycophantic campaign reminded me of sneaky a$$ turncoat JOE LIEBERMAN.

Great news! Now if things could only turn a bit in MN and AK.... GA is a wash!

It has been a hard road with smith representing oregon. He has been torn and done little for all in oregon. We as a people of the state are now better represented

Can anyone say congradulations to Senator-Elect Jeff Merkley! Thanks for defeating a fake moderate in Senator Gordon Smith!

Sorry RNC.... you had your time....FAR MORE than you ever deserved... this is a new day, a new time and EVERYONE in the U.S (yes...including white people who do NOT think like you) have spoken...WE ARE DONE WITH YOU AND TIRED OF YOU – Move on now and accept your defeat with a little dignity at least.

To Mark PDX - I totally agree about Smith. He's been swinging to the left for a couple of years now - not fooling anybody on the left that he'd changed his tune, and alienating his base at the same time. It's no wonder he lost.

Any politician needs to have the courage of his/her convictions and stand by them - not swing with political winds.

Now if Franken can get a recount in his favor and that Stevens somehow lost....

I keep trying the check out the latest election results, but the site isn't working. You can get them at MSNBC.com

Since Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent, always caucuses and votes with Democrats – the Democrats now have 58 Senate votes.
I am happy to see the Republican party continue it's march to become a regional party composed of religious fanatics.

Three to go now. The Democrats will have to decide if Lieberman's support of McCain is aggravating enough to show him the door to the Repub washroom. I would be amused at the seriously paranoid rantings of some conservative folks on this site if they weren't so vicious. Obama is going to be inclusive and govern from the center. Give the man a chance to show what he can do. I'm sure that if McCain had won a decent interval would have been requested.

For a state where all ballots are completed well in advance of the election and are mailed in, the vote counting was angonizingly slow. Why is Oregon the last to report a full count?

Oh Happy Day!!!!!

Good good good good, this surely is a new era! Keep `em coming.

The market has dropped 7% since Obama was elected. Where's the coverage?

I live in Oregon and I'm a Republican. I didn't vote for any candidate for Senate this time. Gordon Smith was practically a Democrat. In order get a real Republican on the ballot in the future we have to get the faux Republican out of the picture. So let Merkley in now and get a good conservative candidate next time. Gordon Smith lost his Republican base by going too far left. All his campaign ads were about how good of a Democrat he is. We agree.

Awesome, now let's hope Franken comes through and Martin wins the run-off election.

my right wing friends dont blame macain for your defeat,its the liar and racists palin who you should be blamed. anyone who cannot name a news paper she reads is a moron

Bob,

I love the folks suggesting this election was rigged. If Obama 'rigged' getting 62+ million people to vote for him, and vote in 7 new Dem senators and very, very nearly 60. Then he is even better than I thought, and should be allowed to run for 3, 4 even 5 terms.

Obama 08, 12, 16, 20, 24, etc.

Out with the old, in with the new!

still awaiting sara the liar palin medical record.

The GOP is whining and nervous about an imbalance of power...UH...we didnt hear any complaints from them when Bush controlled the executive branch, GOp controlled congress and Bush appointed 2 ultra conservative justices to the SCT...no checks and balances for 6 years..and look at the mess Bush & Co. made. Obama will have bi partisan support, GOP leaders in his admin and lead fromt he center, listening to all voices.

Bye Bye Gordon!! Next: Norm Coleman, Saxby Chambliss, and Ted Stevens...What does it say about a state that elects a convicted felon back to the Senate and supports a hockey mom pitbull as VP???

Change is here..get ready..Obama has a mandate..and his win and the wins in Congress are a repudiation of GOp policies and tactics...

Good. We will get this country heading in the right direction. Now the Republican power grabbers will have to work with the Democrats and stop filibustering our future.

lanslide,that is what iam talking about.

Let's get the last three in the Democratic column.

Amazing how all these Republicans seem to be throwing in the towel so easily against these Democrats..much like Gore and Kerry did in their presidential bids against Bush (but that's another story)...could it be that it's all been rigged to get big "O" his much needed Senate majority...hmmm

As an Oregonian I am proud to call Jeff Merkley my Senator and proud that we cast our electoral votes for Barack Obama.

Nobody left to blame...you will finally see that the liberal left is what causes the problems, not solves them. Will the News networks still coddle Obama when we reach double digit interest rates and unemployment.

Smith tried to run as a moderate and and bipartisan. His record indicates otherwise. Voters were not fooled.

I am so glad to hear this!!
my family lives in the same town as Gordo and he has practically bankrupted their little town......
no money for Fire/police departments no money for normal running sources, but he lives around them in his 12 million dollar home, that he invites dignitaries to so he doesn't have to pay any taxes on his property..... which if he did could probably fund the police/fire department totally.

Bye Bye Gordo

Now maybe things will get done here in Oregon!!!

Another one gone!! Dems are sweeping the House

sweet. go jeff

The end of the Republicans! Thanks Mr. Bush! See ya!

GOOD RIDDENS NEXT, TO HELL WITH ALL YOU REPUBLICANS I CAN'T STAND ANY OF THEM.

Wow, there are a lot of bitter Obama supporters on the LNN (Liberal News Network). Such bitterness and hatred is not healthy. Hopefully, my fellow Republicans will treat PEBO with respect. Yes, he ran a dirty campaign (inferring that Republicans are racists, flipping HRC the bird, flipping Senator McCain the bird), bringing with him the slummy world of Chicago politics. I'm still proud of my president, George W. Bush. He's reached across the aisle like virtually no other president has done. He's been sacrificed by Demos and Repubs alike. President Bush is a great, great man and I am extremely proud to have lived under his presidency. Roberts/Alito will be his long-standing legacy.

I was worried that Smith was going to get re-elected because Merkley wasn't that great a challenger and, despite evidence to the contrary, Smith had a reputation of bipartisanship. But we pulled it out! Hoorah!

Bye gordon. All the negative ads that you and the republican party could think of didn't fool the voters.

On the road to 60.

...and another one gone, and another one gone...

Dumbf-kistan shrinks by the minute!

Finally! So long Gordon. Hopefully Merkley will work for his constituents rather than his party.

Congratulations Sen. Merkley – do your job for the good folks of Oregon.

Hmmm...52% is a landslide for Obama, but a narrow victory for gay marriage opponents...

And does anyone else find it strange that CNN is selling t-shirts showing them calling the election for Obama on election night?

Media bias is still alive and well and will be until Obama throws them under the bus.

57, 58, 59, OR 60, DNC: Get rid of the dangerously dangerous two faces Joe Liberman.

I was raised in rural Oregon lumbertown. Glad to see my home state dump the Republican Senator.

Three more to go. Not likely but interesting.

CNN,

I owe you an apology. You made me a little frustrated with the rerporting and I came after you quite strong for my reasoning, but I must admit, you've covered the election better than your competitors and much more fairly than your competitors. That's probably why you've had the better ratings on the major event coverage. Any way, you may piss me off sometimes, but I'll stay loyal because these other Broadcasters are just so PHONY

And the walls came tumblin' down, ohhhh,
the walls came tumblin' down.

Looks good that we (the American people) will finally get a responsive Congress.

Smith did an OK job for us here in Oregon. He just got swept away in a huge blue tidal wave.
It was a really nasty campaign and Smith was nastier. We are tired of that.
Smith said many times how he worked with the Democrats and I figured then why not just elect a Dem.

congradulations mr. merkley,

Gordon Smith didn't want a recount; there might have been some investigation into voter suppression and then not only would he have lost the race but been off to the pokey

Why is Alaska up for grabs??? Stevens is a "convicted Felon" Does'nt Alaska take the right to vote from Felon's???? Was he casting his vote with that huge grin on his face pictured on CNN???

YES! A new day is dawning. Now if only Stevens would do the same in Alaska.....

Another one bites the dust! Saxby Chambliss next please!!!! I can't stand his arrogance,

Another one bites the dust...