Two important states are called. Clinton takes Wisconsin by a razor thin margin, and Cheney takes Missouri as well by a thin margin, although, by a stronger margin than by which Clinton took Wisconsin.
Incoming results are showing that the voting is definitely moving solidly into Cheney territory.
As results pour in from the plains states, from the mountain states, and from the southwest, it is clear that the native of Wyoming has great appeal in these regions. One by one, these states are called for Cheney.
Cheney scores massive wins in Kansas and Nebraska, and very solid wins in South Dakota and North Dakota. The mountain states are reporting. It is solid for Cheney, where he is scoring a very comfortable win in Montana, and absolutely massive wins in Iaho, Utah, and an incredibly lopsided win in Wyoming.
Democrats are holding out hope for at least one state in these regions, maybe Colorado, but not likely, but are more hopeful for New Mexico and or Nevada. They were to be disappointed, as Cheney achieves a sweep of the regions.
Cheney takes Colorado by a comfortable margin, Arizona likewise. It was a battle, however, in both Nevada and New Mexico. Cheney clings to small, but undisputed wins in both Nevada and New Mexico. New Mexico especially was tense for both camps, until finally, Cheney is declared winner in New Mexico by less than three points.
The Cheney campaign headquarters is especially upbeat, while at the Clinton headuarters, the mood is decidedly downcast at this point in the evening. The Clinton campaign realizes, however, that mathematically they still have a chance to win, and the outstanding states, with the exception of Alaska, all favor the Democrats in recent electoral history.
There are now only six states to be decided. Amazingly, Lieberman's home state of Connecticut still has not been called. The lead has been shifting back and forth all evening. The voters in Connecticut appear to be torn between remaining loyal to the Democrats or supporting their native son. Lieberman did, after all, spend a great of time campaigning in his home state.
Cheney/Lieberman 258 EV 49%
Clinton/Cuomo 193 EV 49%
Others 0 EV 2%
Too close or not reporting 87 EV
