Dont look now, but Webb is making a comeback

[59millionmorons]

G F Allen Republican 1,073,832 49.67%
J H Webb Jr Democratic 1,062,108 49.13%

[Union Thug]

1. crossing my fingers... I noticed in the counties remaining

that webb was winning by massive margins. I hope it's enough to carry him over the top...

[Mizmoon]

2. That's so cool

This is why politics is better than sports.

The thrill of victory! The agony of defeat!

(I just dated myself bigtime.)

[WestSeattle2]

7. LOL......I remember that too.......Wide World of Sports!!!!

[THUNDER HANDS]

3. how much of a margin is required for a recount?

1% ?

[blitzen]

5. 1% or less

[MGD]

6. nevermind. 1% or less

http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/documents/Virginia_Recounts_-_The_Basics.doc

[Lefty48197]

11. One half of one one hundredth of one percent

was not enough to get a legitimate recount in Florida in 2000. So, I guess it just depends on who's behind in the race...

[k j]

4. Pulling for Webb here in Missouri! (n/t)

[BamaLefty]

8. Webb fan in Alabama!

C'mon Jim, we're pulling for ya in Dixie! :)

[Clarkie1]

9. Oh, but I want to look.

:-)

[FVZA_Colonel]

10. Shit, it just shot up to a 0.60% lead for Allen.

Damn, if Webb makes it, this'll be close.