Missouri voters made their way to the ballot box today, to vote in several primary races, including the GOP Senate primary. This is an important race; who will go up against the bravely running away Claire McCaskill? They are also voting on a few ballot measures. Polls are now closed.
Missouri’s own Dana Loesch, of Breitbart.com, is on the scene.
Just voted. #MO http://t.co/R4NbZR1c
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 7, 2012
Polls closed, will be watching results for #MO primary including LtGov, #MO1, #MO2, #MOsen.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 8, 2012
More citizens report and weigh in.
RT @samadamstpp: If you live in #MO make sure to vote for @sarah_steelman today. The best chance to turn Mizzou red! #MOSen
— Tea Party Express (@TeaPartyExpress) August 7, 2012
Before the #MO SOS's site crashed, I saw Clay Thunderhawk had 10 votes to Gov. Nixon's 72. Poor guy's probably really pumped. #midmovotes
— Ryan Famuliner (@RyanFamuliner) August 8, 2012
Heh. But not looking good for Democrat Carnahan?
https://twitter.com/reneehulshof/status/232993076149354497
Clearly @RobinCarnahan has one foot out the door in #MO. Election returns not loading on the SoS website!
— Randall Gutermuth (@RandyGOP) August 8, 2012
Reportedly, turn-out is quite low.
?? Wow. RT @DLoesch I'm really disappointed to hear that the projected turnout tonight in #MO is 26%. That's unacceptable.
— Craig Christiansen (@CraigDChris) August 8, 2012
Polls are also closed in Michigan. Michael Moore weighs in and, of course, pulls the “ZOMG, voter ID laws” card. However, someone at the polls apparently has a snarky sense of humor.
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Just voted in MI primary. Clerk asked 4 my IDcard. I told her I don't like this law. She snapped"What DO u like, Michael?" "Kittens" I said.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) August 8, 2012
Oh, snap, Michael. She has your number. You and your incessant whining and falsity-filled moaning.
Twitchy will monitor the elections and update as results roll in.
Update:
https://twitter.com/CRENpolitics/status/233009007403618304
The Missouri senate primary returns speed reminds me of he debacle that was the Iowa caucus. #weird #MO
— Blass Hollingsworth (@darinblass) August 8, 2012
Margarita Montee leading Dem LtGov #MO primary. http://t.co/DpuXh7Hj
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 8, 2012
It also appears Susan Montee is running away with the Dem Lt. Gov race. #MO
— Jordan Shapiro (@jordanshapiro13) August 8, 2012
22% reporting, and Lager and Kinder both have more votes for Lt Gov than entire DEM #MO field. Can't see what counties are reporting, tho.
— Fred the Great (@fredontwittur) August 8, 2012
Update: Akin wins Missouri GOP Senate primary! Next up, he will face Sen. Claire McCaskill!
BREAKING: @AP calls #MO Rep Todd Akin winner in #MOSEN #GOP Primary 36.5%, Brunner 29.7%, Steelman 29.1% w/82.7% rpt
— Taniel Shant (@TanielShant) August 8, 2012
https://twitter.com/BrentTeichman/status/233039903104049152
Update: Former Michigan GOP Rep. Pete Hoekstra hung on and survived a Tea Party challenge from businessman Clark Durant for the Senate GOP nomination. He takes on entrenched Democratic incumbent Sen. Debbie Stabenow:
Hoekstra wins Michigan GOP primary for US Senate – Time to Pull Together to DEFEAT Debbie Stabenow!http://t.co/XCBfPJmL
— Saul Anuzis (@sanuzis) August 8, 2012
Congrats to @PeteHoekstra on winning GOP Senate nomination in Michigan. http://t.co/oWjxHicV #MISEN
— The Senate Majority (@NRSC) August 8, 2012
While GOP officials rally behind Hoekstra, many grass-roots conservatives see missed opportunity:
Hoekstra nomination in Michigan is missed opportunity to field stronger candidate against weakened Stabenow.
— Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) August 8, 2012
Election results are in, Durant: "I will continue to be a 'Rebel with a Cause'" http://t.co/nHqH7gKY
— Clark Durant (@Clark_Durant) August 8, 2012
https://twitter.com/bethispeachy7/status/233055009850417152
In the 6th Congressional District of Michigan, GOP Rep. Fred Upton won decisively over another Tea Party challenger:
BREAKING: w/60.2% rpt, @AP calls #MI06 for inc. Rep Fred Upton who faced #teaparty challenger Jack Hoogendyk #GOP #mi #migop #mipol
— Taniel Shant (@TanielShant) August 8, 2012
if Dick Lugar had run his primary race like Fred Upton, he'd still be a senator.
— andysere (@andysere) August 8, 2012
@andysere I'm glad he didn't. Dick Lugar outlived his usefulness. We need new GOP senators who are going up there for blood.
— Miles Lee Elder (@mlelder) August 8, 2012
Sage advice for all Tea Party newcomers and future candidates:
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”- Margaret Thatcher
— Queen of England (@QueenLizzyII) August 8, 2012