low. natural that everyone else is saying they're expecting there will be a run-off. because they want to keep themselves alive. so, i think we will see what happens. >> well he has ticked up to 39.5%. you've might be up late counting every one of these, hunter. but of it looks pretty solid in, in terms of the finish here. that bill thompson looks like he is in a position to hold on to the number two spot at 26. >> yeah, i mean the only question is whether or not -- bill de blasio crosses the 40% thing. the one point that is really worth pointing out here -- is that the boe in new york city has the had a history of disputed election results that ended in legal drama, kind of shifting counts, issues, florida-like issues with paper ballots. we have already seen some indications there were equipment problems at the polls. anthony weiner, and another candidate in the race, unable to vote. so that kind of thing could mean we go to court next week. >> and of course, we have eliot spitzer running for comptroller.