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Election 2008 Americans Barack the vote Democrats 56 (D) Barack (R) John Democrats 247  Senate Republicans 40 President Obama 338 McCain 160 House Republicans 166  History made: House, Obama wins Senate By David Espo disappointed supporters in Ari- The Associated Press zona. retain Ob a m a a nd h i s r u n n i n g m at e , WASHINGTON – Barack Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, Obama swept to victory as the will take their oaths of office as nation’s first black president president and vice president on Liberal Tuesday night in an electoral Jan. 20, 2009. college landslide that overcame A s t he 4 4t h pre sident , Oba m a racial barriers as old as America will move into the Oval Office as itself. leader of a country that is almost control The son of a certainly in reces- black father from sion, and fighting Kenya and a white two long wars: one By Julie Hirschfeld Davis mother from Kan- Watch Party in Iraq, the other in The Associated Press sas, the Democratic Afghanistan. senator from Illinois Coverage The popular vote WASHINGTON – Democrats sealed his historic See page 3 was close, but not retained control of the House triumph by defeat- the count in the and pushed for historic gains in ing Republican Sen. Electoral College, their majority Tuesday by solid- John McCain in a string of wins where it mattered most. ifying their dominance in the in hard-fought battleground There, Obama’s audacious Northeast and making inroads states‚ Ohio, Florida, Virginia decision to contest McCain in in the South and West. and Iowa. states that hadn’t gone Demo- “It’s the night we have been A huge crowd in Grant Park cratic in years paid rich divi- waiting for,” said House Speak- in Obama’s hometown of Chi- dends. er Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Associated Press cago erupted&GOQETCVUKPRQYGT in jubilation at the Obama has said his f i rst order&GOQETCVUKPRQYGT Ousting 22-year veteran Rep. news of hisCongress victory. Some wept. of presidential business willCongress be Chris Shays in Connecticut HOUSE 50% 435 total HOUSE 50% 435 total McCain called his former to tackle the economy. He has gave Democrats every House DEM • 239 153 • GOP DEM • 239 153 • GOP rival to concedeSENATE defeat‚ and100 the total also pledged to withdraw mostSENATE 100 total seat from New England. Their end of his own 10-year quest for U.S. combat troops from Iraq victory in an open seat on New DEM • 54 40 • GOP DEM • 54 40 • GOP the White House. Other “The 2 Ameri- within 16 months. Other 2 York’s Staten Island gave them Unofficial results as of 12:57 a.m. EST Unofficial results as of 12:57 a.m. EST can people have spoken, andAP AP control of all of New York City’s spoken clearly,” McCain told Please see RESULTS, page 6 delegation in Washington for the first time in 35 years. 1DCOCYKPUGNGEVKQP 1DCOCYKPUGNGEVKQP Democrats also rode the Presidential results by states won Presidential results by states won coattails of a decisive victo- McCain Obama Not called McCain Obama Not called ry by Barack Obama in New Mexico to win one House seat they haven’t controlled in four decades and another the GOP R.I. R.I. had held for 28 years. Both Del. Del. D.C. D.C. were left up-for-grabs by GOP retirements.

Unofficial Unofficial Democrats unseated a half- results as of results as of 12:57 a.m. EST 12:57 a.m. EST Top: President-elect Barack Obama waves as he takes the dozen Republican incumbents stage at his election night party in Chicago’s Grant Park, and captured eight open GOP Tuesday. Left: Crowd reacts as it is announced on a large s e a t s , c a p i t a l i z i n g o n t h e u n u s u - Electoral votes 270 needed to win Electoral votes 270 needed to win screen television that Barack Obama has been elected the ally high 29 Republican depar- Obama 338 Obama 338 tures. Republicans knocked off McCain 142 McCain 142 President of the United States in Chicago. Right: Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks AP AP during a rally with supporters on election night in Phoenix. Please see DEMOCRATS, page 6

1DCOCYKPUGNGEVKQP 1DCOCYKPUGNGEVKQP TenthPresidential results by statesterm won Presidential results by states won Cornyn wins second term McCain Obama Other Not called McCain Obama Other Not called By Rebecca LaFlure for Edwards Reporter R.I. R.I.Republican Sen. John Cornyn Del. Del. By Ashley Corinne Kil- Waco Hotel to watch D.C. declaredD.C. victory over Democratic lough the results and cel- challenger Rick Noriega Tuesday

Staff Writer ebrate what many Unofficial Unofficialin his race for re-election to the results as of results as of believed to be an inev- 12:57 a.m. EST 12:57 U.S.a.m. EST Senate. The Texas incum- Rep. Chet Edwards, itable victory for the bent defeated Noriega 55 percent D-Waco, will serve a 18-year incumbent. to 43 percent with 94 percent of 10th term inElectoral the U.S. votes “I’m deeply270 needed grate- to win Electoral votes 270 needed to win precincts reporting. House of Representa-Obama ful to the citizens who 338 Obama 338 “I just have three words to tives after McCain defeating looked142 at my record McCain 142 say to you: Thank you, Texas!” Congress balance of power Congress balance of power Republican challenger of fighting50% effective- 50% Cornyn said in his acceptance HOUSE HOUSE Rob Curnock435 total inDEM the • 239 ly with a bipartisan 153 • GOP 435 total DEM • 239 Alex Song/Lariat Staff 153 •speech GOP to nearly 500 supporters District 17 SENATE Congres- basis,” Edwards said. SENATE at the Four Seasons Hotel in Aus- Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff 100 total DEM • 54 Other 2 40 • GOPCongressman100 Chet total DEM Edwards • 54 kisses hisOther wife, 2 Lea Ann 40 • GOP sional race, with 96 “I look forward to roll- after finishing his speech at the Hilton Hotel Tuesday. tin. “No matter who you are, and John Cornyn proudly accepts the nomination of a seat in the U.S. Senate percent of precincts ing up my sleeves and AP no matterAP what your status in life alongside his wife Sandy at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Also in atten- reporting. going back to Wash- tory, Edwards excited for all Americans: is, I am determined to serve you dance at the rally was Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. ELN RESULTS SMALL NOV 5 00-57-EST: Spirits were high ington Graphic to work election fornight graphichis shows audience states won with in the presidential a Democrats, race, the electoral Repub- college vote countto the best of my ability.” as a crowd of around the peopleand the of new Central balance of powercharge in Congress; of action. three sizes; 2c x 3licans 5/8 inches; and 96.3 mm indepen- x 92 mm; 2c x 4 3/8 Cornyn said he wants to ited government, lower taxes, Texas, the whole country will be 300 Edwards support- Texas.” inches; 96.3 mm x 111.1 mm;“Our 1c x 2 inches;country 46.5 mmfaces x 50.8 mm;dents CO; JJB;to ETAcome pending togeth- results bring more of Texas to Washing- personal liberty and unlimited a winner.” ers gathered Tuesday Also Editors celebrating Note: It is mandatory toa include challenging all sources that accompany time. this graphic when repurposing or editing it for publication ton D.C. opportunity to all,” he said. “If we night at the Hilton Barack Obama’s vic- Tonight is a night Please see EDWARDS page 6 “Our core values are lim- can make Washington more like Please see CORNYN, page 6 Baylor students burn Obama signs in protest of results declared president, more chaos 10 white guys were standing and heard racial slurs and threats of Orupabo added that as the ‘Go socialism’ sarcastically and By Molly MacEwan and Jennifer broke out near Penland. talking about the election and violence. shouting escalated, a worker at other McCain cheers.” Sutton Troup, Texas freshman Tyler African-American women drove Orupabo said that he and his Penland came out before the Orupabo said racial tensions Reporters McCuan said there were two dif- by and started shouting racial friends responded by saying, police showed up and broke up should be brought to the atten- ferent sides to the story. slurs. The cops came and broke “Excuse me?” and more words the crowd. tion of Baylor administration. Tuesday’s election results “The Democratic side said it up.” were exchanged but no violence Beaumont freshman William No Baylor officials or police sparked controversy on Baylor that a group of Obama support- Arlington senior Emmanuel occurred. Alford was at the scene. officers were available to com- campus when Obama memora- ers were driving by and white Orupabo said a group of white A Baylor police officer on the “There were white people ment on the record. bilia was burned in the fire pit of people started screaming at men were standing at the corner scene, who wouldn’t give his standing on the steps and black Brooks Village. them,” he said. “The Republican of Penland and as some Obama name, confirmed the absence of people drove by chanting Obama Michael Wright contributed to After Sen. Barack Obama was side says that a group of eight to supporters walked by, they over- violence. praises,” he said. “We shouted this story.

Armed with three separate to inform us that their predictions age group’s tendency toward apa- reporting the news or just inter- televisions, we sat down to watch might be off. “Those numbers thy, it seems that the media has ested in courting viewers. They history unfold. The coverage had will continue to change” seemed point gotten our attention this year. raced to bring us the most up- started earlier in the day, but we to be the evening’s theme. But we can’t help but wonder, to-date information, but per- decided to start watching at 6 The networks wanted to be of view is it all just for ratings? Is media haps even before it was entirely p.m. right in their forecasts, but they just creating hype? The media is reliable. This sense of urgency We thought we had a pretty also wanted to be first. Instant supposed to be a watchdog — to definitely creates interest, which good idea about how each net- gratification might be fun for b y a s h l e y d a v i s & k r i s t e n d a l y sound the alarm and inform the is ultimately what these competi- work would cover the elec- viewers, but is it the way to do people. Well, they’re barking, but tive networks are after. Still, we tion. Some would side with the the news? to call states for one candidate when networks get so competi- are they saying anything? can’t help but wish they would Republicans, while others would At 9:08 p.m., we got a phone or another before the votes are tive that they sacrifice solid facts Watching the network cov- drop the hype and simply report go Democrat. Much to our sur- call from our friend Phil. “I don’t actually counted. Unfortunately, for projections. erage of the election was like the facts. prise the coverage was remark- understand what’s going on. Why these projections are just pro- This race has been hailed as watching a sporting event, with Regardless, one thing became ably consistent across the board. are they calling states with only jections. Problems occur when one for the ages, and rightly so, announcers breaking everything clear while watching the cover- Even more surprising was 33 percent of the vote in?” he ask. networks jump the gun with exit thanks to the diversity of the down play by play. As they count- age. Though news networks aim how quickly states were called Our answer? Exit polling. polling reports. candidates. When Election Day ed down the seconds until polls to inform, they are also still a for each candidate. The first polls In exit polling, voters are If a state is called too soon, the arrived, it seemed surreal — eerie closed, we were hanging on every business. And even before the closed and less than 35 seconds asked who they voted for as they network may be forced to retract even. America was holding its prediction, following every strat- election was decided, we already later CNN, FOX and MSNBC leave the polling stations. Media their statement. This does noth- breath. We all knew we were in egy. We were hooked. And no one had a winner: the media. had already dished out electoral outlets use exit polls to project ing for their credibility and does for something big, but was it as had officially won anything. Ashley Davis is a senior jour- votes. Even BBC was getting in on results early, since actual results not serve their audience. View- big as media made it out to be? With all this crowd appeal, it nalism major from Houston, and the action. Despite their apparent could take days to achieve. ers expect accurate and objective We’ve been gearing up for this made us wonder if the networks Kristen Daly is a junior journalism confidence, networks were quick Networks use this information information. This is compromised night for months and despite our were serious about objectively major from Carlsbad, N.M.

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Today, the day after news channel had the biggest ed judgment and unheard of much about the importance of way writers would twist, con- the election, marks a milestone ego. Calculating the true “Num- point attacks. It felt so exhilarating. being absolutely perfect, so too coct and create new words with in American history. So I’m not ber One” was like doing a puzzle 6) John King and his magi- bad those lessons are ending. Obama’s name just blew me away. going to write about what a sig- every night. It must have been of view cal map. He captured us with Oh wait, Joe Biden will be in the Obamanation. Barackstar. Or my nificant event this is because, the network with The Best Politi- his smooth moves, zooming in White House — never mind. personal favorite: “Baractopus—a frankly, we all already know that. cal Team On Television, because, b y a s h l e y k i l l o u g h on states and then wisping them 3) People pretending to be journalist capable of producing For me, it’s a sad time. Like seriously, who can top a six word, away with the flick of his wrist. happy. You know, when you’re large quantities of ink relating to many college students, I got all-capitalized name like that? heard that word, it filled me with Man, I’m really going to miss that having a bad day, all it takes is Obama.” How ingenious. If only I hooked on this election. As a big 9) Having three presidents. a rogue sense of adventure, like map. In just one touch, he could a short clip of Hillary on stage could cut off the end of my name part of our lives, it penetrated our It was nice knowing that when I was voting for someone who turn a state from red to blue to rallying for Obama. You realize if and attach another word onto it. small talk, our Facebook decora- Russia invaded Georgia we had a could defy all the rules and con- yellow—and then to red again. she can suck it up, so can I. All it But I guess that solely works with tions and our YouTube hits. trio of heads of state for the pub- quer reality with his extraordi- What power he had. John King takes is a big smile and a colorful “Obama.” I mean, “Killomerica” So here’s a nostalgic look of lic to rely on. And who knows if nary logic and swift power. For- 2012! pantsuit. doesn’t sound quite as presiden- the last year — a plotline of Amer- we would have made it through get the fact that he’s 72 and has 5) Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. 2) Debates. Those always tial as “Obamerica.” So much for ica’s newest pastime. In the most the bailout fiasco without Barack a bad medical record. Mavericks What am I going to do with my turned into the best naps. Except my bid for 2032. unserious manner possible, here Obama, John McCain and, wait, are immune to old age. Saturday nights? for that last one. I could tell Ashley Corinne Killough is a are the top ten things I’m going to who was the other guy? George 7) Criticizing people. 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Kate Williams “There is really no excuse for Reporter not voting, especially since you can vote early,” she said. Emotions ran high late Tues- Ezell added that students day night as students celebrated who do not participate in voting the end to two years of presiden- should not complain. tial campaigning. “As we have seen in the past Dorm room windows glowed every vote makes a difference, predominantly blue as televi- so if don’t vote, don’t complain,” sions confirmed Barack Obama she said. as next president of the United Panelists from The Baylor States. Lariat and Baylor Democrats Eager students crowded also gave their opinions about couches and computers in the the winners for the local elec- Bill Daniels Student Center to tion for congressional seats. watch the polls reveal the action But the election party in the at the Rock the Vote campaign Bill Daniel Student Center was party. only one of many that spanned Student Government and across the campus Tuesday the Baylor Activities Council night. Students from NAACP held the Rock the Vote election gathered in the Outpost Apart- party so students could gather ments to watch Barack Obama and watch the polls at a central become the next president. Pres- location. ident of the Association of Black “There are a lot of places stu- Students, Ryan Phipps, said he dents can go to watch the elec- believes that Obama’s hope can tion, but this is a convenient overcome anything. location,” she said. “I’ve grown up thinking that President of Baylor Activi- blacks couldn’t be president, but ties Council, Catalina Murillo, all you need is one,” he said. said she was satisfied with the Phipps was joined by sev- amount of students interested in eral other Obama supporters the election. Tuesday evening to watch the Allentown, Pa., Sam Chen returns. worked with Murillo to orga- Back on campus, senior nize the event and said he was Chelsea Saylors held an elec- pleased with the final turnout. tion party in Brooks Residential Jordan Wilson/Round Up “We thought it would be Flats. Sam Chen, a senior from Allentown, Pa., mediates a discussion panel during the election watch party in the Bill Daniels Student Center. Panel members included interesting for students to hear “It’s fun to be part of a group members of student government and reporters from the Lariat. what their peers think, but it that gets excited when a state is still would have been success- called,” she said. Waco resident ful if only three or four students While she was satisfied that Wadell Mason showed up,” he said. so many young people were ada- sprints down Students passing through the mant about a particular candi- Valley Mills student center overwhelmingly date, she stressed that sharing Drive Thursday agreed that the free pizza, chips political opinions within a com- afternoon in and soda were incentive for munity is important too. support of Sen. them to “hang out” and watch “It is important to be involved Barack Obama. the returns, despite being “gen- individually, but it is also impor- Mason decided erally uninterested.” tant to be involved as a commu- to help support- Hallsville freshman Jorge nity,” she said. ers after he got Levin said he stayed because he Student Body President Bryan off work. “I want was fascinated by other students’ Fonville, who attended Saylor’s to be a part of input about the candidates. party, expressed his excitement history,” Mason “I wanted to hear what kids about the active participation of says. thought was going to happen, young voters. plus the pizza is free,” he said. “This is a very important time President of the Society for in our country’s history and it is Professional Journalists, Brooke great to see so many students Ezell, also participated in the interested and voting in this event Tuesday night. While she election,” he said. Alex Song/Lariat staff said she was disappointed that Saylor said that, despite who- Jordan Wilson/ Registered voters wait in the line to vote in front of Wiethorn Visitors Center in Campus Round Up more students did not show up, ever wins, tonight is celebration on Tuesday. she expressed that it is impor- that happens only once every tant to vote whenever possible. four years. Local Democrats celebrate win GOP as historic election ends party By Jade Ortego panics together, and this is the months. Staff writer way the United States should “I’ve never been so happy in be,” she said. my life. I’m so scared they’re focuses Wit h t he 10:05 p.m. ca lli ng of It was an emotional day for going to say ‘Oh, never mind,’” Sen. Barack Obama as the 44th young people as well, some who Virgin Islands senior Morgan president elect of the United say that Obama showed them Black said. on area States, nearly all the 200 or so everything they can accom- In 2000, the race was called in the McLennan County Dem- plish. for Vice President Al Gore ocratic Headquarters screamed. “It felt like a personal vic- before it was given to then-Gov. They embraced, and most were tory,” Stockton sophomore Rac- George W. Bush. elections Shanna Taylor/Lariat staff crying. Someone began a chant quel Joseph said. “Now I don’t Earlier in the day, around 5 Sarilee Ferguson, campaign manager for Larry Lynch and Rex Davis, updates of “Yes We Can.” have to worry about boundaries p.m., members of the McLennan By Jennifer Lee the tally on the white board at the McLennan County Republican Watch Party “I don’t even drink cham- because of the color of my skin. Democratic Party and Baylor Contributor as the votes come in. pagne, but I’m drinking it No more glass ceilings, no more Democrats, as well as director of tonight,” said Doris King, 71, limits.” the Waco Friends of Peace Alan Some members and local lican voters tried to hold on to “We have tried to encourage secretary of the McLennan Several members of the Northcutt, held Obama signs at candidates of the McLennan hope. people to vote, especially to vote County Democrats, laughing, Baylor Democrats, who say they the intersection of Valley Mills County Republican Party met at “This is a slippery slope. It’s early ... it’s never over until it’s with tears in her eyes. voted for Obama for reasons as and Waco Drive. Georges’ Banquet Hall to watch hopeful, but it’s not looking over,” Chaney said. The race was called immedi- diverse as reformed health care As cars drove by, most presidential election night cov- good,” said Franklin Potts, asso- Despite the lack of an offi- ately after the calling of Virginia or science policy, were there to honked in approval, smiling erage and wait for the local elec- ciate professor of finance, who cial college Republicans watch for Obama, which hasn’t voted celebrate. with thumbs up. tion results. was at the watch party. party, some Baylor students in for a Democrat for president “I am so pumped. Now we Some threw candy, and one Tables of anxious Republi- Rex Davis, a candidate for support of McCain gathered since 1964. can actually get some things man pulled over, got out and can supporters surrounded a justice of the 10th Court of with friends to watch the cov- Obama won with 338 elec- done,” Dallas junior Emily grabbed a sign. television reporting the latest Appeals, was delighted and erage. toral votes, over the 270 needed Childs said. “I’m going to help,” he said. poll figures. pleased with the turnout at the “I’m anxious for my can- for victory. McCain had 141. Most members spent the last Not all reactions were posi- Spirits seemed high as food watch party. didate. I voted early over Fall King, who has a daugh- year canvassing for Obama. tive, however. and refreshments were served He expressed his feelings on Break, and I can’t wait for the ter who couldn’t go to Baylor They seemed surprised by Some booed and flipped off and local Republican candi- both the national and local elec- results,” Bryant, Ark., senior, because of the color of her skin, the announcement, despite the demonstrators. dates worked the room. tions as “cautiously optimistic.” Paige Tucker said. said she was elated. Obama’s projected victory. A man in a red truck said But as things calmed down, Despite the underdog stance Another College Republican, “Never in my wildest dreams “I kind of knew that it would that Democrats were commu- and focus turned to the presi- many voters faced, some Repub- Rowlett senior Chelsea Saylors, did I think I’d ever see a black happen, but seeing it up on the nists and threatened to get his dential coverage on the televi- lican voters remained confident, expressed her excitement about man president,” she said. screen made it real,” Houston machine gun. sion, the upbeat faces turned and excited about the election the presidential election and Obama is the son of a white senior Ashley Millay said. The demonstrators were worried. process in general. the voting process. woman and a black African Obama has held at least a unfazed by the jeers. Many of the Republican vot- “This is so exciting. There is “I voted on campus, and it man. four-point lead nationally over “I’ve been blowing kisses at ers seemed optimistic on a local just something about going to was such a smooth process. I’ve “I look around here and I see the past few weeks and up to an people that flip me off,” Black level, but were less confident on the polls on Election Day,” said sported my ‘I voted’ sticker all all the blacks, whites and His- eight-point lead in the past two said. a national level. Laurie Finley, McLennan Coun- day,” she said. Once the numbers started ty Republican Party member. rolling in, the watch party Many volunteers went out focused in on the television, into the local community to and a tense level of concern help facilitate the voting pro- filled the room. cess. Among them were Baylor “I’m feeling very anxious Republicans. about the Presidential race. We While the Baylor Republicans have to wait for the final count,” did not have an official watch state representative candidate party, Baylor Republicans Presi- Charles ‘Doc’ Anderson said. dent Phillip Chaney worked a Despite the lingering con- 14-hour shift at a local election cern of the Democrats inching poll and tuned into the cover- closer to victory, many Repub- age as soon as he got home. 4 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Local elections Alumnus retains District 57 spot nam. Since then, he has practiced lative Caucus. By Alex Maxwell “I ran law locally at Dunnam and Even though Dunnam and Reporter for (state Dunnam as a well-decorated Snider are opposing candi- represen- lawyer with board certifica- dates for the same office, they This year’s District 57 state tative) in tions in both family law and share some similarities. Both representative election was 2006 and civil trial law. were born in Waco and are not much different than last I won 13 According to the Dunnam members of the Waco Cham- year’s battle. p e r c e n t and Dunnam L.L.P. Web site, ber of Commerce. Democrat Jim Dunnam and of t he Dunnam was named Young “I went to high school with Libertarian Neill Snider were v o t e , ” Lawyer of the Year by Baylor Jim and I consider him a dis- the two candidates vying to S n i d e r University in 2001. tant friend,” Snider said. represent Waco’s District 57 said. “I’m Dunnam has served on the Snider graduated from in the Texas State House of just try- House Committee on Crimi- Texas State University in 1987 Representatives. ing to Dunnam nal Jurisprudence and Public and received a Bachelor of According to results from increase Education and Redistrict- Science in technology, then the McLennan county Web that percentage this year.” ing. Also, he has served as a became president of Gandler- Courtesy Photo site, with 52 percent of the dis- Unfortunately for Snider, chairman for both the House Snider Engineering Company. trict’s vote in, Dunnam pulled that was not the case. Democratic Caucus and Inter- He is currently president of A promotional photo of Fyleaf band members from left to right, Jared Hart- away with 91 percent and left Dunnam said he feels really im Committee on Charter Neill Mechanical Technology, mann, Pat Seals, Lacey Sturm, Sameer Bhattacharya and James Culpepper. Snider with 9 percent of the good about the way the elec- Schools. Inc. district’s votes. tion went. Dunnam currently serves Snider has been a member Since 2001, District 57 has He said he is glad that, with on the House Committee on of the Libertarian party since been comprised of part of five challengers winning their Economic Development and 1989 and previously ran as a Flyleaf off tour, McLennan County, and Falls, districts, the Democrats still the House Committee on candidate for the Texas State Leon, Madison, and Robert- had a net gain in the house, Corrections, according to the House of Representatives, son counties. making it a more bipartisan Texas House of Representa- District 57, in 2006, but has Dunnam currently holds house like it was under then- tives Web site. no other political experience recalls rough road the position for District 57 and governor George W. Bush. He also was elected by his beyond that, according to is in his sixth term since 1996. “It gives us a staunch head peers to a third term as chair www.votesmart.org. He ran against Snider in last wind,” Dunnam said. of the House Democratic Cau- “I’m just trying to get the No matter how treacherous term’s election in 2006, and Dunnam graduated from cus and is a member of the Libertarian message out and By Lincoln Faulkner touring cross-country may be, won. Again, this year’s elec- Baylor University School of Legislative Study Group and let people know what we stand Contributor making the trek provided an tion swung in favor of Dun- Law in 1987. the Mexican American Legis- for,” Snider said. opportunity to meet with fans Last Thursday I sat down in and play with other bands, such Waco with front woman Lacey as Korn in the 2007 Family Val- District 56 elects candidate for third term Sturm and guitarist Jared Hart- ues tour, Sturm said. mann of Flyleaf, an alternative Getting to meet Jonathan and metal mix quintet composed Davis and finding out how God By Molly MacEwan coal” projects, he opposed the Anderson also supports a socially of Belton and Temple natives. is chasing Korn is one experi- Reporter building of 18 coal plants in one-percent tax cap on state- toler- The band was off tour and ence Sturm said she recalls in the Waco area and introduced wide corporate businesses, a n t , talked about the their experi- particular detail. Republican Charles “Doc” a moratorium bill to delay the and the income generated accord- ences on the road and in con- “Their guitar player got saved Anderson was re-elected to permitting process, accord- from that tax will go to finance ing to cert. and left the band,” Sturm said, the Texas House of Represen- ing to Anderson’s official Web schools, he said. t h e “Step into my office,” Sturm referring to guitarist Brian tatives for District 56 over the site. “We want to keep Texas part y’s said while crawling into the back “Head” Welch who Libertarian candidate David Recently, Anderson has growing,” Anderson said. “We W e b of a musty white ’88 Ford van Welch left Korn in Feb. 2005 Meine. made news by heading a cam- have to finance schools appro- s i t e . with a dim rear light that kept to pursue a life of faith and raise At 10:36 p.m., 51 percent of paign to criminalize Salvia. priately to do that.” T h e y turning off as people entered his daughter, Jannea, as a single McLennan County voters had In 2007, Anderson intro- In the last legislative ses- seek to and left. Hartmann, followed by parent, according to his official been counted, and Anderson duced a bill to criminalize sion, Anderson said he sup- make his wife, Kat Hartmann, propped Web site, www.brianheadwelch. was leading with 86 percent the Salvia drug, a legal hal- ported a two-year moratorium Amer- Anderson themselves against various amps net. of the vote compared to David lucinogenic herb, but it failed on the Trans-Texas Corridor. ica the and equipment inside the van. “There’s a guy in the band Meine with 13 percent. to pass through the commit- “There are too many gray m o s t “(Sturm) sold her car to buy who actually used to be a wor- “I’m a little disappointed,” tee, according to The Dallas areas,” he said. “We need a powerful economy in the this van from a church member ship leader for Vineyard Wor- Meine said, “I had hoped I Morning News. new system but I’m not sure world by lowering taxes, free of Bethel Assemblies of God in ship,” Sturm said. “It’s amazing would run a little higher.” When the legislature meets if the Trans-Texas Corridor is trade, less regulation, free Temple six or seven months after how God is all around that.” At the McLennan Repub- again in January, Anderson the right option.” markets and less red tape for the band formed,” Kat said. Though meeting with bands lican watch party at George’s said he plans to introduce a Meine resides in Waco and large and small businesses. “This is where we used to on tour has been an influential Banquet Hall, Anderson said new bill that would make pos- is a retired Texas State Techni- “I’m running because I sleep,” Sturm said. “This is where experience for the band, con- he was excited about the turn- session of the drug a misde- cal College educator of electri- believe in competition,” Meine we used to live.” She pointed necting with the fans on and off out and optimistic about his meanor. cal systems. said. “Competition in govern- where bunk beds were built and stage is where Flyleaf demon- campaign. Other pieces of legisla- Running on the Liber- ment is good, like the compe- a TV used to be. “We did six strates their ability to empathize “We’ve worked year in and tion introduced by Anderson tarian ticket, Meine said he tition in business.” national tours in this van, we with the lives of their audience, out — not just in the election,” pertain to school bus safety stands for less government, Meine said although he drove all the way to Seattle from Sturm said. he said. “Working really hard belts and Jessica’s Law, a less spending and more indi- previously identified with (Texas),” she said. “It’s really cool to see that 24-7 gives you a much better law designed to punish sex vidual freedom. the Republican Party, he felt The trip time is 50 hours long, there’s this huge generation chance of prevailing. I think offenders more severely and He said he favors school like the party was becoming a daunting amount of time to of kids that were my group of they can pull it out.” keep them from re-offending, vouchers and strongly oppos- too much like the Democratic endure for even the most road- friends before I was a Christian Anderson was elected to according to Anderson’s offi- es the Trans-Texas Corridor. Party. hardened band. Dangerous, too, in junior high and high school,” the Texas House of Repre- cial Web site. According to the Texas “I want to shake (the Sturm said. “We almost fell off a Sturm said. “I didn’t get saved sentatives in 2004 and was Anderson said he expects Department of Transporta- Republican Party) up,” Meine mountain.” until 10th grade, so up until re-elected in 2006. He served d i s c u s s i o n o f e m i n e n t d o m a i n , tion Web site, the Trans-Texas said. “That’s why I’m pushing The band did not have a trail- then, I hung out with all these as the vice-chairman for the the ability of the state to take Corridor is a proposed state- the third-party movement.” er while touring, forcing them to kids who felt really hurt and had Agriculture and Livestock private property, the rising wide transportation route that Meine said he and Ander- pile equipment up to the ceiling broken homes and seemed to Committee, on the Financial drug cartels, and energy. combines new and existing son agree on most things. where mattresses were laid on hate everybody, because I hated Institutions Committee, and “Energy is always an issue,” highways, railways and utility “Doc’s opponent in the pri- top, Sturm said. “We could sleep everybody, too. That’s what the on the House Administration Anderson said. “We need to rights-of-way. maries tried to make school in between the mattress and the Korn audience was and that’s Committee in the 80th Legis- find a way to get the wind The Libertarian Party of vouchers the main issue, but ceiling in like a two-inch space,” what was cool to play in front of lative session. from west Texas to other plac- Texas believes in a conser- I agree with vouchers,” Meine she said. those kids.” An advocate for “clean es in Texas.” vative fiscal policy and are said. Sturm recounted the trauma- Sturm did not provide a tizing mountain experience that release date for their next album, happened in Feb. 2004. but gave an update. She said at that time, the “We have 25 different songs,” driver was Gabriel Colbert, Sturm said. “We don’t know Waco Police Department pushes for salary increase owner of Art Ambush, a Waco how the record is going to sound tattoo, piercing, and clothing exactly yet because we haven’t By Chad Shanks Waco, up from six in 2007. He funding for additional officers willingness to answer our ques- store that has recently become a picked the songs.” Reporter said that arrests have been made and thanked them for being tions and the critical leadership new music venue. “I’ve been listening to a lot in seven out of the 10 cases. accepting of their requests and he’s provided,” Mayor Virginia “I was sleeping, Gabriel was of metal lately,” Hartmann said. The decrease in murder rate The presentation also dis- needs. DuPuy said. “I’m very encour- driving and I heard him yell out “It kind of reminds me of Rage and Waco Police Department’s cussed how the Waco Police Council member Rick Allen aged.” ‘somebody pray!’” Sturm said. Against the Machine a little bit.” desire for a salary increase were Department is working to com- said he was concerned about According to the FBI Web site, “I looked and we were flying Sturm and Hartmann said t he topics of Tuesday’s cit y coun- bat crime. In 2008, arrests are the Waco Police Department’s The Uniform Crime Reporting off the mountain. We were like other influences include Shine- cil meeting following a contro- up 14 percent and traffic cita- response times with Waco’s Program was conceived in 1929 sliding in the snow, in a snow- down and Korn. versial billboard advertisement tions are up about 86 percent, recent growth and expansion. by the International Association storm, off the road, in the wrong “It feels good to have new posted by the Waco Police Asso- Stroman said. “The public is more con- of Chiefs of Police to meet a need lane, and we’re about to fall off! I songs and have a new message ciation. Waco is working to increase cerned about how long it takes for reliable, uniform crime sta- was like ‘Oh Jesus!’ I just started and new direction,” Sturm said. Waco’s 2008 overall crime police salaries to attract and police to show up after a call tistics for the nation. In 1930, praying, and we didn’t fall off Reaching out to this gen- rate is down eight percent from retain new officers. than how many officers they the FBI was tasked with collect- the mountain.” eration’s youth drives this band 2007, but the murder rate has The police force increased 13 have,” Allen said. ing, publishing and archiving Both Sturm and Hartmann across the world, just for the increased, according to data percent over the last five years, The council said they were those statistics. said it was a blessing they sur- chance to talk to the kids who from the FBI Uniform Crime adding 28 new officers. The grateful that Stroman shared Today, several annual statis- vived. never go to church, Sturm said. Reporting Program. average Waco police salary is results from the Uniform Crime tical publications, such as the Waco Police Chief Brent Stro- $56,000 a year, with first year Report study and asked for addi- comprehensive Crime in the man offered the statistics to the officers starting at approximate- tional statistics on response United States, are produced Waco City Council on Tuesday ly $42,000, Waco City Manager time. from data provided by nearly GIVE A LITTLE. as part of a Waco Police Depart- Larry Groth said. The UCR results will be sent 17,000 law enforcement agen- ment public safety update pre- “Public safety is a top issue. to police teams. cies across the United States, sentation. That’s reflected in the way we “I appreciate Chief Stroman’s according to the FBI Web site. GET A LOT.$ “I believe in transparency in budget,” Groth said. “We want the government and transparen- to be at the top in providing When you donate plasma at one of our medically cy in the (police) department,” the best compensation for our supervised centers, you do more than just earn good Stroman said. “We have an open police.” money on the spot – you also help develop products door policy. We’ve got a great Waco’s police compensation that save lives. group of people and we’re work- has come under fire recently by ing as hard as we can for public the Waco Police Association, For more information, call or visit: safety in the city of Waco.” who posted billboards high- 711 Washington Ave Waco’s number of offenses lighting Waco’s violent crime Waco TX 76701 Earn up to is currently totaled at 6,386, rate. According to the Waco Tri- (254) 752-5700 $ down eight percent from 6,944 bune-Herald, the group wanted plasmasaveslives.com 100 at this time in 2007, Stroman more than the 5 percent salary your rst said. Also, 88 percent of Waco increase offered by Groth in this week crime is property crime, includ- summer’s “meet and greet” ses- Good People. ing theft, with 12 percent violent sions. Making Good Things Happen. crime: murder, rape, robbery Council member Jim Bush and aggravated assault. asked Stroman why the Waco While the overall crime rate Police Association feels the city is down, the murder rate has council is not listening to them. increased. Stroman said 10 Stroman said that the council murders have been reported in has been helpful in approving Must be at least 18 years old to donate plasma. Bring photo ID, proof of address and social security or immigration card. TPR174-0908 Wednesday, November 5, 2008 SPORTS The Baylor Lariat 5

Sports briefs Baylor looking for respect against No. 5 Texas Bears clean up after Ike The Baylor baseball team By Garrett Turner The Bears can gain even more will travel to Houston this Sports Writer confidence facing the No. 116 weekend to help a relief orga- passing defense in the nation nization clean debris leftover After nearly defeating a team this Saturday. The Longhorn from Hurricane Ike. that was favored by more than defense gives up an average of The Bears will partner with two touchdowns Saturday, the 288.7 yards per game. Mix that the Christians Organized for Bears look to upset No. 5 Uni- with Griffin’s ability to manage Relief Efforts (CORE) Alliance versity of Texas. the game and limit his intercep- in League City. “Last week definitely was a tions the offense will be look- The group was estab- disappointment because I felt ing to put up a large number of lished in 2005 by two Houston like we really came a long way points. churches to assist people hit by as a football team,” head coach Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Another Saturday, another Art said. “We have to cross over Big 12 Heisman quarterback The baseball team will to the other side. In order to find clean houses, remove tree good things to feel good about, It could be the fact the Bears limbs, debris, sheetrock and water-logged floors. we have to come out with wins. are arguably in the toughest foot- “Our players and coaches I feel comfortable and confident ball conference in the nation, are looking forward to provid- that our guys are going to get us or maybe the Bears are just the ing assistance to people hit so there.” most unfortunate team in col- hard by Hurricane Ike,” Baylor Confidence on Baylor side lege football, but nonetheless, head coach Steve Smith said. the Bears face another top-tier “It is wonderful to have a pro- Heading to Austin against quarterback Saturday for the gram like CORE to coordinate the Longhorns will be a tough fourth time this season. not just our group but groups task in itself. The University of They have planned against from all over the country.” Texas lost to Texas Tech Uni- Zac Robinson’s ability to make The Baylor roster features versity last weekend with last- plays with his feet, Sam Brad- three students from the Hous- second heroics from Red Raider ford’s decision-making and ton area: Raynor Campbell quarterback Graham and wide Chase Daniel’s arm strength, (Katy) Andrew Cooley (Con- receiver Michael Crabtree. The but this week the Bears will look roe) and Aaron Miller (Chan- Bears will look to take advan- control quarterback Colt McCoy. Christina Kruse/ Lariat Staff nelview). tage of key injuries. Senior wide Robinson, Bradford, McCoy and Contributions to CORE can be made at www.core-alliance. receiver Quan Cosby and senior Daniel are all in the top 5 for Baylor’s David Gettis (4) gains a first down in the third quarter. The Baylor Bears squared off against the Missouri Tigers org. defensive end Brian Orakpo, passing efficiency in the nation. at Floyd Casey Stadium Saturday afternoon. Baylor will face the University of Texas at 11 a.m. Saturday at Darrell K. were injured against Texas Tech. They all lead statistically phe- Royal Stadium. Volleyball back on court Their statuses are uncertain nomenal offenses. Come this The Baylor volleyball team for Saturday. Nevertheless, the week, they all will have had rival stadium. “Extra motiva- show improvement in a team do the same thing with the same will return to the Ferrell Center injuries can’t overshadow the their chance against the Baylor tion? No. There are things that will be to beat the teams that are guys. I want people to be able to Wednesday, as the Bears wel- fact that the Bears will line up Bears defense, which hopes to will get you riled up and that directly competing for the talent go out and feel really good about come the No. 4 Longhorns. against one of the most storied at least contain one of them and will last only about three plays. the program is trying to recruit. what is going on in the Baylor Texas won the last meeting programs in Texas and they will come away with the win. After that, you just have to play For Briles, the recruiting aspect football program, so there is a in Austin 3-0. look to hold nothing back. “Colt has been around foot- football. We don’t want to give for these three weeks can’t be lot riding on these next three Baylor is on a three-game “Confidence is something ball all his life so he’s a competi- them anything to their benefit. overlooked. weeks.” losing streak with the latest you can control, and how you get tor.” Briles said. “He’s intelligent We want to take from them. We “When you live in the state With the announcement of coming Saturday: a 3-2 loss at confidence is through actions, on the field and will fight hard want to go down there, play our of Texas, recruit and make your receiving enough funds to finish Oklahoma. not words,” Briles said. “We’re to win. He possesses the ability style of football and have a little living in the state of Texas, these the new practice facility coming Women’s golf takes 10th going to bring everything we to throw the football, rally his fun.” next three games are critical,” at the last Regent’s meeting, the have and not leave anything team and make plays with his On the recruiting trail Briles said. “When we go out on Bears program is looking better Hannah Burke finished 4th lying around. It’s encouraging feet at the same time.” the recruiting trail, we are going by the minute. By getting a win overall, leading the Lady Bears and it gives you the chance to The Bears will narrow their With the next three games to see guys with a Longhorn against either the University of into 10th place at the Chal- have a good outcome. If you focus on Texas and try to keep in the state of Texas, the rest on their shirt, an Aggie bum- Texas, Texas A&M University lenge at the Wolfdancer. Colorado took the tourna- don’t believe in yourself, no one the crowd noise out and the of this month becomes critical per sticker on their car or a Red or Texas Tech University, the ment, while Texas Tech and else will. Right now, we’re fight- energy high. to bring in freshman talent for Raider on their sleeve. We have Bears will look to attract bet- Texas State took second. ing for ourselves and trying to “There is always motiva- next year. While coaches are to be able to do what we do to ter recruits from the bountiful make other people believe in us tion,” offensive linemen Jason limited to their recruiting dur- get on as equal of a playing field football squads in the state of Baylor ranked No. 19 as a football team.” Smith said about playing in a ing the season, the best way to as we can. We are all trying to Texas. The women’s basketball team is ranked No. 19 in the preseason AP poll. Epperson escaping Sepulveda’s shadow Weekly Events The University of Con- necticut claimed the top seed, team, too.” Check out which Baylor followed by Baylor’s first offi- By Kyle McKanna Part of the reason for Epper- sports are happening on cial opponent: No. 2 Stanford Reporter son’s success is his work ethic and off campus. University. and dedication to getting bet- Oklahoma came in No. 4, Before he arrived at Baylor, ter. “In punting there are a lot Texas A&M University claimed 6-foot-3-inch, 235-pound sopho- of small things you can do to No. 11, the University of Texas more punter Derek Epperson improve,” he said. “Ideally, you’d is No. 13 and Oklahoma State rarely stood in anyone’s shadow. like to kick it outside the hashes, University is No. 14. Wednesday Only the Atlantic Coast Now, it’s all he seems to do. so I’ve been working on direc- Conference has as many in For one, he no longer physi- tional kicking. I’d still like to be Volleyball vs. Texas the top 25. cally overshadows his teammates a little more consistent.” Ferrell Center: 7 p.m. and opponents. Directional kicking is one of Soccer places 12 on list “In high school, regardless of the things Epperson discussed The Baylor soccer team the line or defensive line, I was with Sepulveda in one of their placed 12 players on the Aca- the biggest guy on the field,” he conversations. “We keep in Friday demic All-Big 12 team. said. “Now I’ve got 6-foot-6, 250- touch,” Epperson said of his rela- Beckah Brady, Megan pound guys rushing at me.” tionship with Sepulveda. “It’s Women’s basketball Humke, Lindsey Johnson, And even if he were a foot tall- good to have someone like that Betsy Kyle, Lucy Quintana, er, Epperson would still have the to talk to.” vs. Dallas Diesel Gianna Quintana, Courtney shadow of former Baylor punter One thing Sepulveda can’t Ferrell Center: 7 p.m. Seelhorst, Elena Sutherland Daniel Sepulveda towering over help Epperson with is following and Katie White were named him. in the footsteps of a great player, to the first team, while Lotto Sepulveda was a two-time but so far, Epperson has figured Smith, Andi Fagan and Allie winner of the Ray Guy Award, an that out pretty well on his own. Saturday Moran earned second team honor annually bestowed upon Clint Cox/ Contributor “I try not to think about it,” honors. Football vs. Texas In addition, the Big 12 Con- the nation’s top punter. Epperson Baylor’s Derek Epperson punts against Oklahoma State University Oct. 18. His he said. “I just try to do the best ference selected goalkeeper has been announced as a semi- punting has helped Baylor’s punt coverage rise to No. 10 in the nation. of my ability and play as well as I Darrell K. Royal Stadium Seelhorst to the Big 12 All- finalist for this year’s award, can. But, if I had a dime for every in Austin: 11 a.m. Newcomer team. making him one of 10 under directional kicking have helped son drew comparisons to his time someone mentioned it, I’d She is the first Bear to be consideration for this season. the Bears earn a No. 8 national punting predecessor. be a rich man.” selected since Megan Sherrell “I was definitely pretty sur- ranking in team net punting. “There’s not many 6-foot-3- If Epperson keeps on punting and Anna Schuch in 2004. prised when I heard the news,” “It’s good to have a guy that inch, 235-pound punters in col- like Sepulveda, a fourth round Epperson said. “Coach Briles gets good hang time like Derek,” lege football,” Epperson said. “Of pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, he Volleyball vs. Colorado Hoops game time changed came and told me. He said it was safety Jordan Lake said. “It’s a course Daniel was one of them.” won’t have to worry about col- Boulder, Colo.: noon The Baylor men’s basket- a big deal, and congrats.” world of difference when the Now, it is more than just their lecting dimes to get rich. He is ball game scheduled for 7 p.m. Epper- returner is catching the ball and similar size that makes it easy to already the No. 16 ranked punter Saturday has been moved to son’s suc- you are five to 10 yards away compare the two. Epperson has in the nation in just his second 7:30 p.m. cess is a from him as opposed to being experienced the same type of year at Baylor, and seeing as how Men’s basketball vs. The exhibition against big deal. 20 yards away. It’s allowed us on-field success Sepulveda did his career so far has mirrored Paul Quinn College Tarleton State University was The punter, to have success in the coverage in his years at Baylor. This sea- Sepulveda’s, a future on Sunday moved due to Baylor’s football who says aspect of the punt team.” son, Epperson has turned in to a isn’t out of the question. Ferrell Center: 7:30 p.m. game at Texas being changed his true With Sepulveda, Baylor always pivotal playmaker for the Bears. Epperson and the Bears will to 11 a.m. love is soc- had the upper hand in field posi- Baylor will return to the He has allowed Baylor to stay in travel to Austin this weekend for court at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 for its cer, is aver- tion. When he left, the Bears won- close games by helping them win a conference match up against first official game against Paul aging 43.50 dered where they would turn to the field position battle. No. 5 Texas. The game is sched- All week Quinn College. yards per replace such an integral part of “Derek has done a great job uled to begin at 11 a.m., and the punt this their special teams. Where they this year getting great punts and forecast is calling for cool weath- Intramural volleyball Submit briefs to [email protected]. season. His Epperson turned was Derek Epperson. great field position for us,” line- er and sunny skies — perfect Student Life Center gravity- From the moment he stepped backer Joe Pawelek said. “Not weather for Derek Epperson to compiled by Brian Bateman defying hang time and precision on the field for the Bears, Epper- just him alone, but the coverage begin casting his own shadow. 6 The Baylor Lariat ELECTION 2008 Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Polling places and faces RESULTS from page 1 Election Fellow Democrats rode his In the battleground states coattails to larger majorities How were the lines, wait and Who do you think the major- in both houses of Congress. Results police are taking precautions privacy during your voting ex- ity of Waco voters will vote They defeated incumbent to riots which may break out Republicans and won open President/Vice President perience? for and why? (nation wide results) during elections and after the seats by turn. John McCain (R) — 47% The 47-year-old Illinois Barack Obama (D) — 52% winner is announced.What is senator was little known (87% of precincts reporting) your take on this? just four years ago. A widely praised speech at the Demo- U.S. Senator cratic National Convention, John Cornyn (R) — 62.39% Rick Noriega (D) — 35.91% delivered when he was mere- Yvonne Adams Schick (I) — ly a candidate for the Senate, 1.69 % changed that. Overnight he became a U.S. Representative, District 17 sought-after surrogate cam- Rob Curnock (R) — 39.32% paigner, and he had scarcely Chet Edwards (D) — 59.82 % Mary Jo Amaro Taylor Tarr Katie Shake Jake Morphew settled into his Senate seat Gardner Osborne (L) — .85% when he began preparing for his run for the White House. Railroad Commissioner “It was my “I’m torn “McCain Michael Williams (R) — 57.15% “It was very A survey of voters leaving Mark Thompson (D) — 40.10% private and first time to Stephanie Bousquet Jonathon Cline because the might take it; polling places on Tuesday David Floyd (I) — 2.75% city of Waco there are so showed the economy was by I really didn’t vote and it “Political par- far the top Election Day issue. Texas Supreme Court have to wait is definitely “Violence shows ties have a his- and Baylor many defini- Six in 10 voters said so, and Wallace Jefferson (R) — 57.73% ignorance, espe- students are tions of con- none of the other top issues‚ Jim Jordan (D) — 39.72 % that long to weird having tory of feud- cially to get your two completely servatives in energy, Iraq, terrorism and Tom Oxford (L) — 2.55% vote.” the responsi- ing; it really health care‚ was picked by personal political different types Waco.” Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 bility to do it isn’t that sur- more than one in 10. Dale Wainwright (R) — 55.31% now.” views across.” of voters.” “May God bless whoever Sam Houston (D) — 42.47% prising.” wins tonight,” President  David Smith (L) — 2.22% Bush told dinner guests at For the first time in more Republican, told colleagues in old mother of five, toppled Eng- the White House, where his Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 DEMOCRATS from page 1 than 75 years, Democrats were a letter released near midnight lish in a swing district of rural tenure runs out on Jan. 20. Phil Johnson (R) — 58.41% headed for big House gains in that he was “reluctantly” step- communities and old industrial The Democratic leaders Linda Reyna Yañez (D) — three Democratic incumbents. back-to-back elections. They ping down from his post. steel towns in Pennsylvania’s of Congress celebrated in 39.35% Drew Shirley (L) — 2.24% With more than 380 of the picked up 30 seats in 2006. In the Northeast, GOP Reps. northwest corner. Washington. 435 House races decided, Dem- “This will be a wave upon a John R. “Randy” Kuhl of New In Connecticut, Democrat “It is not a mandate for a Justice, Court of Appeals, ocrats held leads for a dozen wave,” Pelosi said. York and Phil English of Penn- Jim Himes, a Greenwich busi- party or ideology but a man- Place 3 other Republican-held seats. In the first sign of what sylvania were defeated. Demo- n e s s m a n , d e f e a t e d S h a y s d e s p i t e date for change,” said Senate Tom Price (R) — 56.82% Republicans were leading in promises to be a bitter round of crat Eric Massa unseated Kuhl the Republican’s highly publi- Majority leader Harry Reid of Susan Strawn (D ) — 41.03% fewer than a handful of seats G OP re c r i m i n at ion s , R e p. A d a m in New York ’s southern tier, and cized late criticism of McCain’s Nevada. Matthew Eilers (L) — 2.15% held by Democrats. Putnam of Florida, the No. 3 Kathy Dahlkemper, a 50-year- presidential campaign. Said Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California: “Tonight the Texas Court of Appeals, Place 4 American people have called Paul Womack (R) — 58.62% CORNYN from page 1 guy who I’ve gotten to know the time with his family and “seeing the beginning of the campaign for a new direction. They J.R. Molina (D) — 38.97% past nine months.” what doors open.” season. have called for change in Dave Howard (L) — 2.42% Noriega spent the night at He did not say if he had plans Noriega won the Democratic America.” The results were no surprise his election party in the Crowne to run for the U.S. Senate again nomination by 51 percent in the Shortly after 11 p.m. in the Texas Court of Appeals, to the traditionally red state. Ras- Plaza Hotel in Houston. Noriega in the future. Texas primaries while Cornyn East, The Associated Press Place 9 mussen Reports telephone polls remained continually optimistic Noriega is a Houston native easily gained the Republican count showed Obama with Cathy Conchran (R) — 87.38% in October placed Cornyn with a as the numbers came in, but he and five-term member of the Party nomination. 338 electoral votes, well over William Strange III (D) — 12.62% 15-point lead over Noriega. was ultimately unable to defeat Texas House of Representatives. Boleman said he liked that the 270 needed for victory. Texas Board of Education, Cornyn was 94.9 percent like- the incumbent. If elected, he would have been Noriega was more pragmatic and McCain had 127 after win- District 14 ly to keep his Senate seat based He congratulated Cornyn on the first Hispanic senator from went against the status quo. ning states that comprised Gail Lowe (R) — 59.22% on data gathered from the poll- his win and said he respected the Texas. “He went against the bailout the normal Republican base. Edra Bogle (D) — 37.86% ing site. voters’ decision. Oscar Boleman, a Galveston when most of the Democratic The nationwide popular John Scheuy (L) — 2.92% Vincent Harris, a senior from “We fought as hard as we senior and president of the Baylor Party was for it,” Boleman said. vote was remarkably close. Fairfax, Va. and aid to the sena- could, and we did the best with Democrats, said it’s unfortunate “I feel he’s a much better person Totals from 58 percent of the State Representative, tor, attended the victory party what we had,” Noriega said. “I’m Noriega lost. than Cornyn.” nation’s precincts showed District 56 Tuesday night. very pleased with what we were “Noriega was the underdog, Cornyn will serve his second Obama with 51 percent and Charles “Doc” Anderson (R) — 86.38% “John Cornyn is the only can- able to accomplish. It was a great and he was being outspent by the term along side senior Republi- McCain with 47.9. David Meine (L) — 13.62% didate with a small-government, privilege to be nominated.” GOP,” Boleman said. can Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Interviews with voters low-tax vision for America,” Har- Noriega said he’s currently The Democratic challenger Janna Quinn and Jennifer Sut- suggested that almost six State Representative, ris said. “He’s a great, personal most concerned about spending was at a clear disadvantage since ton contributed to this story. in 10 women were backing District 57 Obama nationwide, while Jim Dunnam (D) — 91.35% Pelosi.” Budget and the Appropriations Winning 51 percent of the men leaned his way by a nar- Neill Snider (L) — 8.65% EDWARDS from page 1 But Curnock was consider- Committees. He also serves on vote in 2004, Edwards narrowly row margin. ably outraised by his Democrat- the Homeland Security Appro- defeated Republican state Rep. Just over half of whites Texas10th Court of Appeals District, Place 2 er and do what the American ic opponent. priations Subcommittee and Arlene Wohlgemuth. Edwards supported McCain, giving Rex Davis — 60.34% people want us to do –– find Greeneville senior Jordan Energy and Water Appropria- was the only Democrat in com- him a slim advantage in a Richard Ferguson — 39.66% common sense solutions. When Powell, a former staff worker on tions Subcommittee, and as the petitive races re-elected after the group that Bush carried over- Americans work together there Gov. Mike Huckabee’s presiden- co-chair of the USO Congres- redistricting, and in 2006 he whelmingly in 2004. District Judge, 19th District is no challenge we cannot over- tial campaign, said that fund- sional Caucus and House Army widened in his lead with 58 per- The results of the AP sur- Ralph Strother (R) — unopposed come,” Edwards said. ing is extremely important for Caucus. cent of the vote against Republi- vey were based on a prelimi- Approximately 50 Curnock a candidate. Powell also worked Edwards was first elected to can challenger Van Taylor. nary partial sample of nearly District Judge, 74th District supporters rallied behind their as a staff aid for Van Taylor, the Texas Senate in 1983, where “It’s really interesting how 10,000 voters in Election Day Gary Coley (R) — unopposed candidate Tuesday night at the Edwards’ opponent in 2006. he served until he was elected many Republicans are for Chet polls and in telephone inter- Sheriff Carleen Bright Arboretum in “Money equals air time, radio to the U.S. House of Representa- Edwards. On the ballot he’s a views over the past week for Larry Lynch (R) — 62.75% Woodway. time, newspaper ads and bigger tives in 1990. Democrat, but really, in his pol- early voters. Charles Hutyra (D) — 37.25% “We congratulate Chet get-out-the-vote efforts,” Powell “Mr. Edwards has always had icy he’s found a way to keep a Democrats also acclaimed Edwards on his victory,” Curn- said. “Money is the lifeline in a strong sense of what minori- balance that benefits everyone Senate successes by former County Tax Assessor/ ock conceded. “We were able to politics.” ties need as far as representa- and find a mutual zone for both Gov. Mark Warner in Vir- Collector get our viewpoints across, and According to the two cam- tion. He has a genuine concern parties,” said Jonathan Hill, pre- ginia, Rep. Tom Udall in New A.F. “Buddy” Skeen (D) — it was an interesting campaign. paigns’ latest financial reports about the community and about cinct captain for Precinct 83. Mexico and Rep. Mark Udall unopposed Overall it was a good race.” filed after the third quarter, the welfare of the community,” Known as a champion for in Colorado. All won seats left County Commissioner, After spending nearly a year Edwards raised $2.18 million said Veronica McClain, a Waco veterans, Edwards secured $1.6 open by Republican retire- Precinct No. 1 on the campaign trail, Curnock in the 2007-08 House election probation officer. “His support- million this year for a Post Trau- ments. Kelly Snell (R) — unopposed said he was tired. cycle, with 49 percent in Politi- ers, his work ethic, his character matic Stress Disorder research In Ne w Ha mpsh i re, for mer “It’s been a 10-month ordeal, cal Action Committee contribu- all speak for him.” study conducted by research- Gov. Je a n ne Sh a heen defe ated County Commissioner, and I’m looking forward to rest. tions and 48 percent in individ- With what many cite as a ers at Baylor and in conjunction Republican Sen. John Sununu Precinct No. 3 At this point, I have no other ual donations. bipartisan appeal, Edwards with the Waco Veterans Affairs in a rematch of their 2002 Please see DEMOCRATS, page 6 Danny Volick (R) — 42.45% (political) plans,” Curnock said. Curnock, who started his survived the 2003 GOP-led and Fort Hood. race, and Sen. Elizabeth Dole Joe Mashek (D) — 54.55% “I’m a small business owner, so I campaign after receiving the congressional redistricting in Edwards also gained noto- fell to Democrat Kay Hagan Justice of the Peace, Precinct need to get back to business.” Republican nomination earlier Texas, which garnered national riety in the district for getting in North Carolina. No. 1, Place 1 With 70 percent of the dis- this year, raised $84,713, with attention as a mid-census move $16 million to refurbish aircraft Democrats also looked Kristi DeCluitt (R) — 65.85% trict’s vote going to President 91 percent from individual to favor House Republican can- at L-3 Communications plant, for gains in the House. They Wendell Seitzler (D) — 34.15% George W. Bush in 2004, the area donations and 7 percent from didates. Edwards lost U.S. Army Waco’s largest employer. defeated Republican incum- is widely considered one of the his own funds. post Fort Hood and gained sev- bents Rep. Tom Feeney and Constable, Precinct No. 1 most conservative parts of the “On the whole, from staff to eral conservative constituencies, Staff Writers Sommer Ingram Ric Keller in Florida, 22-year Travis Bailey (R) — unopposed state. This was Curnock’s third advertising to name identifica- such as the home of Texas A&M and Chad Shanks both reported veteran Chris Shays in Con- run for a seat in the House, with tion, (Curnock’s limited funds) University, his alma mater, and for this story from the Edwards and necticut and Rep. Robin Constable, Precinct No. 3 his first two attempts trumped put Mr. Curnock at a significant several Fort Worth suburbs. Curnock campaigns, respectively Hayes in North Carolina. David Maler (D) — unopposed in the district’s primaries. disadvantage that probably can’t Constable, Precinct No. 4 Curnock had hoped his be overcome,” Powell said. Larry Eschenburg (R) — chances would improve with As for contributions from unopposed the summer announcement of industries, Edwards drew heav- Edwards as a strong contender ily from oil and gas companies, Constable, Precinct No. 5 for Obama’s running mate — an transportation unions, lawyers Stan Hickey (R) — unopposed indication, Curnock believed, and law firms, as well as the Calling all Bears: of Edwards being too liberal for retired community. Curnock Constable, Precinct No. 7 John Johnson (D) — unopposed his district. received his highest number “This is a key race,” Curn- of contributions from miscel- Be a Highlander for three Constable, Precinct No. 8 ock said. “We’re talking about laneous businesses, the retired Freddie Cantu (D) — unopposed a situation where we’ve got community and the real estate weeks and earn three hours of two widely divergent visions of industry. (62.05% of precincts reporting) America. And my opponent sup- Edwards is one of eight House transferable credit. ports the extreme leftist ideolo- members to serve as a senior gy of Barack Obama and Nancy member on both the House

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