"Sen. Burns Concedes Montana Race" Burns just conceded today?

[in_cog_ni_to]

Excellent news, but I thought this race was settled yesterday.


Sen. Burns Concedes Montana Race
By MATT GOURAS, Associated Press Writer

HELENA, Mont. - U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns conceded defeat to Jon Tester on Thursday, acknowledging that a tight election had gone to the Democrats' favor, Burns' campaign told The Associated Press.

Burns, a three-term senator whose campaign was troubled by verbal gaffes and voter discontent, congratulated Tester, a farmer and state legislator.

"I stand ready to help as Montana transitions to a new United States Senator," Burns said in a statement provided to the AP. "We fought the good fight and we came up just a bit short. We've had a good 18 years and I am proud of my record."

Burns, 71, did not plan any public appearances Thursday, his campaign said.

He also didn't say what he plans to do now, though he indicated he was looking forward to taking some time off. "I hope there is still a good-sized buck out there, because I am going hunting," he said.<snip>

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

1. He's probably been drunk for a week.

So long, Monty.

[Kutjara]

2. When in doubt...

...kill something. "I hope there is still a good-sized buck out there, because I am going hunting." Whatta guy!

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. Poor little Bucks.

:( The last vision they ever have is CONRAD BURNS! How CRUEL!

I could never kill an animal. My father and brothers were hunters and I could never understand how they could kill those poor innocent animals who never did anything to them.:(

[SoCalDem]

3. Excelllllent :)

It had to be said :)

[Bluebear]

5. 'I hope there is still a good-sized buck out there, because I am going hunting'

Yeah go kill something, it will make you feel better. :eyes: