A factor s it is not at all. Our line for 81 republicans know if you nt to think pres. Obama is a factor in your midterm vote, reach us on our facebook page. Him not a considering it was 45 of those responding. For those who did factor it was 32 responding. Those figures drastically different from also the folks from pew looked at how people would use their midterm vote. In 2010 56 of republicans vote they would use their and that he president figure in 2014 was 61 of did a dents. Usa today story yesterday about what the is what s found. Here they wrote. Half of likely voters say the president is not their vote for congress. But amongst those who call obama factor by two to one would vote for him. When it comes to your midterm vote we are interested in hearing from you as to whether the president is a would and if so how you use your vote. Again at the numbers are on the screen. Wanted to let you know about our Newsmakers Program because is an expanded version, a 45 minute discussion w
In about 1 4 of the states. You can see that on the map, all the states in pink, red orange and purple have closed and results are beginning to come in. In fact, the Associated Press has called races in kentucky where Mitch Mcconnell is declared the victor and the two South Carolina senate races, and in West Virginia all going to the g. O. P. We have cameras at the headquarters for Mitch Mcconnell and Allison Grimes and you see rand paul talking to supporters at the mcconnell headquarters and what it looks like over at the Allison Grimes headquarters in kentucky. Later on tonight as their speeches get underway, well certainly be there so you can hear what they have to say. Our colleague, steve scully, will be out all night at the desk looking at the details of the votes as they come in. Lets see what he has for us. Susan, you mentioned West Virginia. Thats a pickup for the democrats where senator Jay Rockefeller is retiring, First Time Since 1942 a republican has won in the senate race
. Lse to leave and there appear i apologize. That is the word. Throughout the day, you can conversation on cspan or our twitter feed as well. Itch mcconnell 2 50 p. M. Eastern time, the live here on cspan. Mitch mcconnell is a presumptive new majority leader of the u. S. Senate and hes both, as did his allison, they both spoke last night. We want to show you the concession and victory speeches from last night. [cheering] are you having a good time . [applause] , we areht like tonight grateful, above all else. For me, the gratitude starts with people of kentucky. [applause] they have put their trust and confidence in me for a long time. I want to thank them tonight. I work hard to bring your concerns to washington and i will not let up. [applause] you know, every election is a job interview. In this cake, a very long one. [laughter] i have shared my vision with you. Shared your stories and concerns with me. One complaint has stood out above all the rest, especially in recent weeks. Anou
There are still 40 seats. This is being updated as we go. Congress with new 40 undecided. There were 36 Gubernatorial Races. Republicans currently have 29. Democrats of 21. 31 republicans will serve as governor. 15 will serve as democratic governors. Five races are still undecided. 202 is the area code for all of our numbers. If you would like to make a comment on yesterdays election, you can send a tweet at cspan or join the conversation on facebook. Greta bronners at the news desk with more results. We will begin with those senate and governors races we dont know yet who the winner is. The Alaska Senate race was closely watched, highly competitive. The former Alaska Department of Natural Resources commissioner the incumbent democrat. Hims him 4945 leading 4945 . Tuesdays election given early lead to the independent over sean parnell. The difference was thin and it remains so. Colorado governors race also to close to call. Thatenver post reporting the democrat in a strong position to
Join us on facebook. The question we are asking is which party should control congress. Stories to read tonight, including this from alex earns from politico. Theird that voters made final please on monday. He said that public polling and manypetitive races are in the tossup category. Onublicans remain confident their prospects of extending their majority in the house of representatives. Mitch mcconnell says that victory is in the air. Tomorrow evening, our live coverage of the returns. We will go into the morning. Results. Ave the you can follow our coverage online and we welcome our listeners. Up next, we want to show you the Louisiana Senate race. Maness is the republican candidate. Runoff if no to a candidate receives 50 tomorrow. We want to thank all of our cable and broadcast partners who allowed us to share with you 100 debates during the season. Days, voters enter the polls in a race that could decide the control of the senate. Tonight, the major candidates face off in the race