Indiana/NC Live Blog(05/06/2008) 
6:03
Steve: 
6:01: Well, as you can see we're trying something new here. It's called CoverItLive...hope you like. You can tell us what you think, and of course, keep those tips coming...and for now, this primary night will be known as "Super Tuesday III"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:03 Steve
6:05
Steve: 
6:02: MSNBC technically the only network beginning their primary coverage now with Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews anchoring.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:05 Steve
6:08
Steve: 
John King back at the Magic Wall on CNN. This will be a major theme of the night...

Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:08 Steve
6:09
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Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:09 
6:09
Steve: 
Earlier today, King used the wall for video...

Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:09 Steve
6:11
Steve: 
For people keeping track, Mark Halperin guessed what the most used quotes of the night would be
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:11 Steve
6:12
Steve: 
FNC just flashed their schedule for the night: Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes airs at 10pm tonight and Greta Van Susteren anchors at 11pm
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:12 Steve
6:12
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
HELLO
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:12 Mark
6:13
Steve: 
...and apparently that's how comments work. Bear with us here folks as we cover it live with CoverItLive
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:13 Steve
6:14
Steve: 
Howard Dean being interviewed on MSNBC, for the second time in the last five hours (he's been making the rounds - was on CNN and Bloomberg eariler at least)
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:14 Steve
6:15
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Great new feature!
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:15 Mike
6:15
[Comment From THE_AnonymousTHE_Anonymous: ] 
Well this DEFINITELY beats Twitter LOL
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:15 THE_Anonymous
6:15
Steve: 
...we're busy with Twitter as well, check the sidebar!
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:15 Steve
6:17
Steve: 
Thanks for commenting everyone, but the best thing would be to put them in the comments section of the post...we'll add a couple throughout the night to the live blog...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:17 Steve
6:18
Steve: 
CNN showing results from Indiana (even with the Central Time Zone still voting in their counties). Initial results - Clinton ahead with a full 0% reporting
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:18 Steve
6:20
Steve: 
Olbermann toss to exit polls: "We go to the virtual reality that is containing Norah O'Donnell"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:20 Steve
6:21
Which do you like better
Cover It Live for live blogging
 ( 59% )
Live blogging within the post
 ( 41% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:21 
6:22
Steve: 
CNN lower third says "The Wright Factor" is coming up...don't tell John Roberts!
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:22 Steve
6:24
Steve: 
With FNC not yet in primary coverage, they're reporting on Burma cyclone
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:24 Steve
6:26
Steve: 
Now FNC and MSNBC are reporting the "under 1%" vote totals for Indiana...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:26 Steve
6:27
Steve: 
There goes King with his video-capable Magic Wall again.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:27 Steve
6:27
Steve: 
David Gregory on MSNBC moderates the usual 6pmET Race panel
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:27 Steve
6:31
Steve: 
Wolf Blitzer takes a walk over to tonight's BPTOT A-Team on CNN: tonight it's Jack Cafferty, Jeffrey Toobin and Gloria Borger

Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:31 Steve
6:34
Steve: 
Jack Cafferty's got the stats: 13 states fall in more than one time zone (including Indiana tonight)
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:34 Steve
6:35
Steve: 
What happens if it's a split tonight? Borger: "See you back here next Tuesday."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:35 Steve
6:37
Steve: 
Roland Martin (of the BPTOT second row tonight) waves to the front row as CNN goes to commercial
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:37 Steve
6:37
Steve: 
Tom Brokaw makes appearance #1 on MSNBC
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:37 Steve
6:38
Steve: 
Brokaw: "Unless one of these candidates wins both tonight, it will continue to play out through June."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:38 Steve
6:43
Steve: 
Blitzer has a Florida/Michigan suggestion: August primaries for local elections just adding the Democratic presidential election
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:43 Steve
6:46
Steve: 
Nina Easton on FNC discussing Clinton's plans for tonight: "She's going to start this campaign for Super Delegates"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:46 Steve
6:48
Steve: 
Matthews to Lisa Caputo on MSNBC: "It's always great to have you because you're an optimistic American."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:48 Steve
6:49
Steve: 
Here comes the second row - Blitzer talks to Roland Martin, Bill Bennett and Donna Brazile on CNN
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:49 Steve
6:50
Steve: 
Caputo forces a "ha!" from Matthews for an "Obama is elitist" joke: "Nice shot Lisa, nice shot."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:50 Steve
6:52
Steve: 
The Special Report panel on FNC discussing Sen. John McCain's speech today about appointing judges...he's also running for President.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:52 Steve
6:55
Which network will call Indiana first?
CNN
 ( 12% )
FNC
 ( 61% )
MSNBC
 ( 27% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:55 
6:56
Steve: 
Tim Russert heads down the hall from the Nightly News on NBC for a quick interview on MSNBC
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:56 Steve
6:57
Steve: 
FNC kicks off coverage a few minutes earlier than 7pmET
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:57 Steve
6:58
[Comment From DonDon: ] 
It's tough to read from top to bottom because the window flips back to the end when you (blogger) adds a new entry
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:58 Don
6:59
Steve: 
Bill Hemmer's first appearance at the Bill Board, at the same time, King's on his Magic Wall...tonight's biggest contest is officially on.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:59 Steve
7:00
Steve: 
Polls closing in Inidana in 10 seconds! Will the networks call it?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:00 Steve
7:00
Steve: 
"Too Early to Call" across the board in Indiana
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:00 Steve
7:02
Steve: 
Matthews interviews Terry McAuliffe on MSNBC. No apparent awkwardness...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:02 Steve
7:02
Steve: 
Lou Dobbs takes over anchoring duties at 7pmET on CNN
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:02 Steve
7:05
Steve: 
Karl Rove shows up on FNC: "All of the polls in the last week point to a victory for her" in Indiana. The Architect's convinced...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:05 Steve
7:06
Steve: 
FNC's lower third says "Fox News Expects To Make Projection Within The Hour"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:06 Steve
7:08
Steve: 
John Kerry now interviewed by Olbermann on MSNBC: McAuliffe "dead wrong," he says.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:08 Steve
7:09
[Comment From GeoffreyGeoffrey: ] 
Looks like CNN lost the signal... the picture and audio kept cutting out for a few seconds but the logo and primary results on the bottom stayed.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:09 Geoffrey
7:11
Steve: 
Paul Begala out of the CNN Election Center and live from...Half Moon Bay, CA?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:11 Steve
7:13
Steve: 
Uh-oh. MSNBC reports a judge ordered two voting locations to stay open past closing time.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:13 Steve
7:15
[Comment From FishyFredFishyFred: ] 
Don: You can click the icon with arrows on it on CiL's lower toolbar to toggle autoscrolling on and off.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:15 FishyFred
7:16
Steve: 
Russert on those voting for Clinton in Indiana in order to hurt the Democrats: "There are indications of the mischief factor, the chaos factor"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:16 Steve
7:17
Steve: 
FNC going with two-shot showing their large ticker outside the building. Interesting.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:17 Steve
7:19
Steve: 
Brit Hume checks in with what's happening "online" on FNC. Rather than focus on other sites, they tout their embed digital producers.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:19 Steve
7:21
Steve: 
Martha MacCallum is showing the NY Post's "Fight Night" game. Fair and balanced though - each contestant won a round during the b-roll
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:21 Steve
7:27
Steve: 
16% in and still too early to call by all networks
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:27 Steve
7:27
Steve: 
Now how is THIS possible? Drudge reporting Obama win in North Carolina
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:27 Steve
7:29
Steve: 
Michael Barone talks college towns of North Carolina: "Barack Obama played some basketball against the UNC team."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:29 Steve
7:30
Steve: 
Now FNC says "Fox News to Make Projection Soon"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:30 Steve
7:30
Steve: 
All three, exactly at 7:30 call North Carolina for Obama
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:30 Steve
7:31
Steve: 
Juan Williams on remote from DC on FNC
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:31 Steve
7:32
Steve: 
All three broadcast networks call NC for Obama as well, one down, one to go...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:32 Steve
7:33
Steve: 
Roland Martin moved up to the front row on CNN. That shuffling is complicated over in the Election Center
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:33 Steve
7:35
Steve: 
A huge screen displays Rove's bio in a cutaway on FNC
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:35 Steve
7:36
Steve: 
At 7:30 Charlie Gibson anchored a special report announcing the Obama NC victory, then he rejoined updating World News
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:36 Steve
7:36
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
CNN should tell their BPTOT to turn down their notebook's volumes---I've heard 14 yellow alert iNews dings.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:36 Mark
7:37
Steve: 
Some commenters spotted the big bio screen on FNC misspelled advisor as "adisor"..
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:37 Steve
7:39
Chris: 
The mb basketball league waits for no one. Steve's out. I'm picking up.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:39 Chris
7:42
[Comment From cornycobcornycob: ] 
Love watching "The Strategy Room" on foxnews.com. Great behind-the-scenes stuff. BTW, why isn't Tony Snow on CNN tonight?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:42 cornycob
7:43
Chris: 
Scarborough and Ford: The Insiders on MSNBC
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:43 Chris
7:45
Chris: 
CNN's King isolates Gary, Indianapolis and Bloomington: Where "Barack Obama is expected to do well."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:45 Chris
7:52
Chris: 
FNC's Fred Barnes "Working class" is just a euphemism for "lower class"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:52 Chris
7:54
Chris: 
McAuliffe on now with Major Garrett. Last primary night McAuliffe praised "Fair and Balanced Fox" after they called PA first for HRC.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:54 Chris
7:56
Chris: 
Here's Chuck Todd on MSNBC. I sense a call for Indiana
Tuesday May 6, 2008 7:56 Chris
8:02
Chris: 
Barone on FNC explains why decision desk hasn't called Indiana: "we don't have the 99.65% certainty."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:02 Chris
8:06
Chris: 
Shep goes on a Wright/Obama tear. Although his panel looks comfy on the couch.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:06 Chris
8:08
Chris: 
Lots of talk now. Gas tax,   Indiana numbers break down and delegate counts all while the cablers wait to call Indiana.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:08 Chris
8:08
[Comment From SeamusSeamus: ] 
Super Tuesday III deserves a subtitle, like "The Reckoning" or "The Deadening"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:08 Seamus
8:12
Chris: 
Wallace and Rove on HRC and the issues: "I can remember back...to plug my own show shamelessly...on Fox News Sunday she would come on to talk about the fact that she was not this polarizing figure..."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:12 Chris
8:14
Chris: 
CNN picks up impromptu NC news conf with Obama chief stragetist David Axelrod
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:14 Chris
8:16
Chris: 
CBS is first to call Indiana for Hillary Clinton @ 8:09 ET
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:16 Chris
8:18
[Comment From ChrisHChrisH: ] 
Did CBS just call Indiana for Hillary? The CBS affilliate in Indy cut to Katie Couric very briefly. Was she pre-taping something?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:18 ChrisH
8:20
Chris: 
Cable nets still saying Indiana too close to call. FNC says Clinton has "slight lead" in Indiana.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:20 Chris
8:21
Chris: 
CNN's Wolf Blitzer asks John King why IN hasn't been called "Because we're conservative by nature," says King.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:21 Chris
8:24
Chris: 
FNC runs McCain SOT on choosing Judges. CNN, MSNBC take a break. Still no call.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:24 Chris
8:25
Chris: 
FNC now sourcing CBS as calling Indiana for Clinton.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:25 Chris
8:27
Chris: 
Brit Hume on the CBS call: "Something that seems a likely call but we're being careful about it."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:27 Chris
8:30
Chris: 
Campbell Brown now fronting the panel on CNN, Gloria Borger does the big turn to the row behind her.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:30 Chris
8:33
In not calling Indiana, are the cable networks...
being cautious?
 ( 44% )
trying to keep viewers tuned in?
 ( 21% )
(Both 1 & 2)
 ( 35% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:33 
8:35
Chris: 
Emails out to CBS to inquire about the Indiana call. Still the only network to do so.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:35 Chris
8:43
Chris: 
Chris Wallace tries to get NC Rep. Brad Miller, a superdelegate, to commit to a candidate: "If you think I'm going to declare my intention on your network, nice try..."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:43 Chris
8:46
Chris: 
Referee Campbell tries to keep the peace between Donna Brazile and Paul Begala.   Brazile:   "I'm sick and tired of hearing people say 'my party, my party' and I'm sick of the divisions."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:46 Chris
8:47
Chris: 
Wolf teases the story of the 98-year-old nun not allowed to vote in Indiana.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:47 Chris
8:48
Chris: 
Rove moves over the foxnews.com strategy room: "a multi-tasking kind of thing," Shep calls it. "Certainly glad you didn't ask people to tune us out," says Hume.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:48 Chris
8:51
Chris: 
Chris Matthews has "a tease of an Obama upset" in Indiana. Is that like a leg thrill?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:51 Chris
8:56
Chris: 
CNN's Abbi Tatton works the magic wall with iReport pictures of polling places.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 8:56 Chris
9:05
Chris: 
Seven laptops for three BPTOTs on the current panel.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:05 Chris
9:09
Chris: 
It's now been one hour since CBS called Indiana for Sen. Clinton. And they're still the only ones.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:09 Chris
9:10
Chris: 
Here comes Obama in Raleigh, NC. Cablers on it.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:10 Chris
9:12
Chris: 
NBC now calls Indiana too close to call (it was too early to call)
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:12 Chris
9:15
Chris: 
Obama even thinks IN will go to Hillary: "I want to congratulate Sen. Clinton on what appears to be her victory in the great state of Indiana."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:15 Chris
9:15
[Comment From RichardWRichardW: ] 
BBC World News is covering Obama's speech live.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:15 RichardW
9:19
Chris: 
Obama: We're facing "a planet in peril." CNN's gonna like that.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:19 Chris
9:23
Chris: 
Look where changewecanbelievein.com takes you.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:23 Chris
9:29
Chris: 
FNC and MSNBC saying IN 'too close to call.' CNN says 'too early to call.'
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:29 Chris
9:38
Chris: 
with Obama finished, Anderson Cooper picks up the panel anchoring on CNN.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:38 Chris
9:42
Chris: 
Chuck Todd on MSNBC: 350,000 Indiana votes not yet counted, and the Clinton lead is only 38,000. But even Obama campaign thinks they are 10-15,000 votes short.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:42 Chris
9:45
Chris: 
FishbowlDC has the video of CBS News calling Indiana for Clinton
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:45 Chris
9:46
Chris: 
Brokaw takes page from Russert. Instead of Florida, Florida, Florida, it's Money, Money, Money...as in Sen. Clinton is running out of it.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:46 Chris
9:49
Chris: 
About that Indiana call, CBS News' Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic tells FishbowlDC, "We have an excellent decision team. In addition, we had access to some vote count information before the AP in critical locations."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:49 Chris
9:52
Chris: 
Hume to Hemmer: "Man, I like to watch you operate that map. Wll you teach me sometime?"   Hemmer: "Sure. It's an elevator ride away...It's free"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 9:52 Chris
10:10
Chris: 
Two hours into the CBS call and they're still the only ones. Right now 83% of the Indiana vote is in, and HRC leads by 4%.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:10 Chris
10:11
Steve: 
Well everyone, apparently one full basketball game (in which myself and FishbowlNY editor Noah Davis were about as successful as HRC in NC) is not enough time to see some results in Indiana...I'm back
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:11 Steve
10:13
Indiana will be called...
before 10:30
 ( 8% )
10:30- 11:00
 ( 28% )
11- 11:30
 ( 25% )
11:30- Midnight
 ( 40% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:13 
10:14
Steve: 
MSNBC and FNC waiting for the Clinton speech, CNN in commercial...maybe SHE'LL make the call...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:14 Steve
10:17
Steve: 
Alright John King has estimates on CNN: Obama needs 57% of the vote in Lake County to pull close in the state
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:17 Steve
10:18
[Comment From FishyFredFishyFred: ] 
That's the closest county to Chicago. He might have a comeback in him.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:18 FishyFred
10:18
Steve: 
Beckel on Indiana (on FNC): "I think you'll be able to go to bed soon, I think they'll be able to call it."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:18 Steve
10:20
Steve: 
For those who voted in that last poll...sorry. Lake County is saying MidnightET will be when votes are official (from Olbermann on MSNBC)
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:20 Steve
10:22
Steve: 
Let's see, what does Howard Fineman hear in the Listening Post on MSNBC? Obama's "people are willing to talk about a deal for Florida and Michigan."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:22 Steve
10:23
Steve: 
Brit Hume sounds tired on FNC. "Alright...let's look at that lead again," he says. " Possibility exists Obama can overtake her, but the odds are very long."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:23 Steve
10:24
Steve: 
If this live blog goes until Midnight, it will break the record for TVNewser live blogging...even beating Super Tuesday
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:24 Steve
10:28
Steve: 
David Gergen must have snuck in that Listening Post with Howard Fineman...he's talking about Obama's willingness to talk about a MI/FL deal as well on CNN
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:28 Steve
10:29
Steve: 
Keith Olbermann says the "two-minute warning has been issued," until Clinton's speech. Chris Matthews, on cue, checks his watch.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:29 Steve
10:31
Steve: 
Wait it's over! On CNN, Lanny Davis said she won Indiana! Oh wait...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:31 Steve
10:32
Steve: 
Loving the comments, thanks everyone. Does anyone get HDNet? Is Dan Rather still chatting over there at the Newseum?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:32 Steve
10:33
[Comment From Luis MLuis M: ] 
The networks sure got lucky tonight! Can't wait to see the ratings tomorrow!
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:33 Luis M
10:34
Steve: 
Uh oh. Brit Hume's talking 2000 on FNC. Let's not start making that analogy...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:34 Steve
10:36
If Clinton does win Indiana, the CBS call from more than two hours ago...
Was a good call.
 ( 33% )
Was still premature.
 ( 67% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:36 
10:37
Steve: 
Here comes the Clinton's on every network. Donna Brazile is not happy on CNN though. "We are not elitist. You're sitting next to a super delegate, baby," she says. What did we miss?!
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:37 Steve
10:39
Steve: 
Apparently Brit Hume on FNC saw our new poll. He just said that CBS probably made a good call, but wondered if their "veins are tightening."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:39 Steve
10:44
Steve: 
Alright since the networks spent so much time talking about the A&F guys behind Obama a couple weeks ago -- what's the deal with the guy in boxing gloves behind Clinton?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:44 Steve
10:45
[Comment From DanDan: ] 
I think the boxing gloves are a metaphor, Steve.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:45 Dan
10:45
Steve: 
Thanks, Dan.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:45 Steve
10:47
Steve: 
...and over on HLN, Nancy Grace is talking about a deadly fire.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:47 Steve
10:48
Steve: 
CNBC's Donny Deutsch is talking hip-hop violin
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:48 Steve
10:48
Steve: 
...and on FBN, healthcare jobs are being discussed. There. That's the rest of cable news.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:48 Steve
10:49
[Comment From RichardWRichardW: ] 
Bloomberg TV and BBC Word News are covering Hillary's speech.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:49 RichardW
10:54
Steve: 
Oh jeez. The crowd is chanting, "Count the votes," regarding FL/MI
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:54 Steve
10:56
Steve: 
"Not a single shot at her opponent, hardly a shot at Republicans," Chris Matthews says, calling it "charming."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:56 Steve
10:57
Steve: 
Now FNC is spot-shadowing Bill Clinton, showing his somewhat sleepy look.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:57 Steve
10:58
Steve: 
"She was not the confident candidate coming out of Pennsylvania," says Roland Martin on CNN.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:58 Steve
10:59
Steve: 
Carl Bernstein says people close to her say, "she's coming to realize the doors are shutting on this campaign." Bernstein's got the contacts...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:59 Steve
11:01
Steve: 
 "She dated Rupert Murdoch briefly I believe in this metaphorical world," says Matthews on MSNBC. "Oh, dear," says Olbermann.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:01 Steve
11:03
Steve: 
Major Garrett on FNC reports that the confetti machines malfunctioned at HRC HQ
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:03 Steve
11:05
Steve: 
Tim Russert says on MSNBC that the race may end if Obama pays off Clinton's debt.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:05 Steve
11:08
Steve: 
Lanny Davis makes The Argument why HRC is still in the race on CNN
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:08 Steve
11:10
Steve: 
Michael Barone breaks down the rest of the night for everyone on FNC - he's saying Obama need 65% of Lake County to win the state. He's saying its not going to happen, so it will most likely be called at Midnight
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:10 Steve
11:12
Steve: 
Brit Hume is confused by Barone. He's saying most likely is one or two point victory by Clinton, but it's possible to bring it even.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:12 Steve
11:16
Steve: 
The Race panel is all in agreement (as is moderator David Gregory) - Clinton's done.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:16 Steve
11:17
Steve: 
Keith Olbermann says, "I think this is a first. I disagree with Rachel!"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:17 Steve
11:19
Steve: 
Matthews tease: "When we return, Norah O'Donnell with the role that race played...oh I hate to end the evening this way. Can't we skip it once. Anyway, I guess we have to. It's the thing we do these days." "Amen," says Olbermann. Then they sing, "Gary, Indiana," from The Music Man.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:19 Steve
11:20
Steve: 
Chris Wallace on FNC: "I've seen Bill Clinton when he doesn't look happy." No, really?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:20 Steve
11:20
Steve: 
Karl Rove thinks having Bill Clinton behind Hillary Clinton tonight was a bad decision.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:20 Steve
11:22
Steve: 
Chris Wallace on FNC reminiscing about 1980 (and his time at NBC). Apparently he got into a "set to" (a "scuffle" maybe?) with CBS' Bob Schieffer on the floor of the convention. "I know its 28 years later, but I just want to say, Bob I apologize."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:22 Steve
11:24
Steve: 
MSNBC dropped the race-relate exit polls following the commercial. Due to the objection of Matthews?
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:24 Steve
11:27
Steve: 
A commenter, GeoffM, makes a good point: Nightline on ABC may not just be a recap, but could be live at a decisive time when it comes to projections.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:27 Steve
11:29
Steve: 
John King gets to sit down over on CNN for a few minutes with the rest of the BPTOT
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:29 Steve
11:31
Steve: 
David Gergen predicts Obama will lose W. Virginia next week and may lose Kentucky and Oregon the week after. And it continues...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:31 Steve
11:34
Steve: 
MSNBC and FNC panels discussing the possibility of a joint ticket.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:34 Steve
11:36
Steve: 
John King is frustrated by Lake County. Does anyone remember the frustrating county from Ohio? There was one county that took forever to get results that night as well.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:36 Steve
11:37
Steve: 
"It just goes on and on," says Anderson Cooper as he tosses to break.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:37 Steve
11:37
[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ] 
Yea...it's Cuyahoga County--where Cleveland is
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:37 Benjamin
11:40
Steve: 
Howard Fineman, word for word on MSNBC: "Never is a word that you should never use in politics. I think he's not going to go there. I think he's not going to go there, but never say never."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:40 Steve
11:41
Alright, one more time, six hours later. Which is better?
Cover it Live blogging.
 ( 94% )
Blogging within the post.
 ( 6% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:41 
11:42
Steve: 
Nancy Pender of the local FOX station is reporting from Lake County, Indiana reports on FNC:   "Some of the workers, if this is politically correct, are a little...older. And they work a little...slower."
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:42 Steve
11:44
Steve: 
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter is covering all this as well, of course (he is, after all, The Creator, over here at TVNewser).
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:44 Steve
11:46
Steve: 
Wait a minute. All networks report the percentages have gotten closer. Under two points with 91% reporting (and STILL no Lake County!)
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:46 Steve
11:47
Steve: 
Interesting vote results so far with that CBS call...went from "premature" ahead by a lot, then "good call"...now its close in the polls and the vote is almost 50/50
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:47 Steve
11:48
Steve: 
Scratch that - some votes are in (28% so far) coming out of Lake County
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:48 Steve
11:49
Steve: 
Just checked -- CBSNews.com still reporting Indiana win for Clinton
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:49 Steve
11:49
Steve: 
Union County, Indiana, 1/10 of 1% of the state, has not reported. What if it all came down to them! Thanks CNN's Magic Wall...
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:49 Steve
11:51
Steve: 
Matthews has it dubbed the "Limbaugh Lift" (Rush Limbaugh's role in Clinton's victory). "Well he also believes he owns the moon, but that's another story altogether," says Olbermann.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:51 Steve
11:52
[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ] 
John King is using the Google Maps feature of the Magic Wall to show where people live in Lake County
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:52 Benjamin
11:53
Steve: 
Rove is changing his tune - he's saying Obama may win Indiana. "It will be the end in the mind of a lot of Democrats," he says, if it happens.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:53 Steve
11:55
We'll try this again. When will Indiana be called?
Midnight-12:30
 ( 14% )
12:30-1
 ( 28% )
1-1:30
 ( 28% )
1:30-2
 ( 19% )
Sometime tomorrow afternoon.
 ( 11% )

Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:55 
11:56
Steve: 
"You think you're getting out of here now. No sir!," says Brit Hume on FNC. "You and Karl have got to stay!" Chris Wallace was starting to sound like he was wrapping up the night.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:56 Steve
11:58
Steve: 
Anderson Cooper to John King: "How long have you known about these obscure counties in Indiana? Do not about like every county in the country? I'm sort of just in amazement!." Later: "You're like the Rain Man of politics." Good line, Anderson, good line.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:58 Steve
11:59
Steve: 
The split screen on CNN is King just playing with the "Magic Wall"
Tuesday May 6, 2008 11:59 Steve
12:01
Steve: 
Larry King joins CNN's coverage. This has to be the first time this primary season King will be there for a call.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:01 Steve
12:02
Steve: 
Michael Barone on FNC: "Obama needs 60% of remaining votes. That's possible."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:02 Steve
12:03
Steve: 
Barone: "You don't have a lot of university professors high income latte drinkers...in Lake County."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:03 Steve
12:03
[Comment From MegsMegs: ] 
Tonight is certainly the most exciting of all the primaries so far
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:03 Megs
12:04
Steve: 
We kind of agree. Who would have expected this? Not the networks...
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:04 Steve
12:05
Steve: 
Chuck Todd's breakdown on MSNBC: After Gary, IN is counted, Obama will be tied. Then it comes down to the rest of the county.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:05 Steve
12:05
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How nervous must CBS News be right now?
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:05 Guest
12:07
Steve: 
Todd on MSNBC: "In technical terms, we're doing this all for one delegate." Olbermann: "What are you trying to get out of here or something?"
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:07 Steve
12:08
Steve: 
How surprised must Terry Moran be that he'd finish Nightline on ABC with no Indiana winner projected?
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:08 Steve
12:09
[Comment From MatMat: ] 
I wonder if the Central or Mountain time zones, or the West coast will get a live Nightline with a projection?
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:09 Mat
12:10
Steve: 
Here comes Ron Reagan on CNN, as CNN shows King playing with the wall again.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:10 Steve
12:11
Steve: 
Wow. Tim Russert on MSNBC: "We now know who the Democratic nominee is going to be, and no one is going to dispute it."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:11 Steve
12:12
Steve: 
Russert reports Clinton has canceled her TV appearances for tomorrow.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:12 Steve
12:13
Steve: 
On CNN John King is drawing lines over Indiana, dividing it like a puzzle. He's intently staring at a piece of paper. Maybe they'll ask him what he's doing.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:13 Steve
12:14
[Comment From Geoff M.Geoff M.: ] 
I think he is drawing the congressional districts in Indiana
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:14 Geoff M.
12:16
Steve: 
"If I'm confusing anyone, I'm trying to tarce the congressional districts," says King. Good work Geoff M.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:16 Steve
12:16
Steve: 
-trace

Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:16 Steve
12:17
Steve: 
Fox News has changed their lower third -- they've added Clinton "clings to" slight lead in Indiana
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:17 Steve
12:19
Steve: 
As all networks show, NC is now 99% reported. Indiana, where some polls closed more than six hours ago, still at 92%
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:19 Steve
12:22
Steve: 
Hume on FNC: "6,000 absentee ballots will not be counted tonight. So we may not have a result at least in a final tally, from Gary, from Lake County and therefore from Indiana...tonight."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:22 Steve
12:25
Steve: 
The "breaking news" on MSNBC in the lower third: "Heavily African-American Indiana Precincts Yet To Report."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:25 Steve
12:25
Steve: 
Olbermann rings the bell in the middle of the Race panel on MSNBC.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:25 Steve
12:29
Steve: 
Again, an entire interview in a double-box with King playing with the Wall on CNN. Showing that Magic Wall so much is sort of taking on a "Secrets of Magic Revealed" feel to it.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:29 Steve
12:30
Steve: 
David Shuster comes back on MSNBC to talk about Indiana
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:30 Steve
12:30
Steve: 
Brit Hume back from commercial break, still on the air, going on 6.5 straight hours.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:30 Steve
12:33
Steve: 
Michael Barone back on FNC: "The problem for Obama is if he gets no better in the Lake County as he did in other counties,its not quite enough for him to overttake Hillary Clinton's margin."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:33 Steve
12:35
Steve: 
95% reporting - difference is under 17,000. Getting closer.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:35 Steve
12:39
Steve: 
Breaking News! For those who were wondering if Hannity & Colmes were still in the building...Brit Hume just announced the duo are set to take over coverage shortly.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:39 Steve
12:45
Steve: 
It's 12:42 and Sean Hannity takes over on FNC. Rick Santorum and former Edwards communication director Chris Kofinis stuck around too. Let's see who else makes first appearances of the night
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:45 Steve
12:46
Steve: 
Here's Alan Colmes as well, of course, on FNC.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:46 Steve
12:48
Last poll of the night. When should this live blog end?
At the semi-decent hour of 1amET
 ( 7% )
Keep it going until 1:30amET
 ( 14% )
Until Indiana is called.
 ( 79% )

Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:48 
12:50
One more, as requested by a commenter. Which network provided the most informative, most entertaining coverage?
CNN
 ( 42% )
FNC
 ( 25% )
MSNBC
 ( 33% )

Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:50 
12:53
Steve: 
Hannity names some more upcoming first appearances: Frank Luntz, Kirsten Powers, Scott Rasmussen...
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:53 Steve
12:55
Steve: 
Gary, IN Mayor Rudy Clay is on live on CNN
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:55 Steve
12:55
Steve: 
A little flashback for everyone: Chris -  CBS is first to call Indiana for Hillary Clinton @ 8:09 ET
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:55 Steve
12:56
Steve: 
Tim Russert says on MSNBC that the Clinton campaign says it never officially scheduled morning show appearances.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:56 Steve
12:57
Steve: 
re: live blog poll - man, you people are brutal. 77%! Well if you stick around, I'll stick around...
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:57 Steve
12:58
Steve: 
One small pitch - check out my "So What Do You Do?" feature with FNC Red Eye host Greg Gutfeld, published, oh, in a few hours, on mediabistro.com
Wednesday May 7, 2008 12:58 Steve
1:00
Steve: 
Mayor Clay says, "This will all be over very shortly," on CNN. Really?
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:00 Steve
1:00
Steve: 
Wow - Wolf Blitzer is back on CNN!
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:00 Steve
1:03
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
Just curious, I remember Texas went really late too. When was that call made? I think Fox made it first, I want to say 12:30ish
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:03 Mark
1:03
Steve: 
Yes, it was shortly after 12:30
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:03 Steve
1:06
Steve: 
MSNBC "After Hours" begins. Dan Abrams is hosting and there's light jazz music playing underneath. Seriously.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:06 Steve
1:08
Steve: 
Sorry, I missed it. There's actually a band playing in the studio. Chuck Todd thinks he's overdressed.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:08 Steve
1:08
Steve: 
Mayor Clay on CNN: "Very very soon, they're counting them as we speak."
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:08 Steve
1:09
Steve: 
99% now reporting- 22,000 vote difference. Clinton back up by more.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:09 Steve
1:10
Steve: 
Abrams on MSNBC calls it for Clinton!
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:10 Steve
1:10
Steve: 
FNC calls it in their lower third, but they're in commercial
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:10 Steve
1:10
[Comment From MatMat: ] 
ABC News calls it on their website
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:10 Mat
1:12
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
"Dan, this thing could last for two three day-" "Chuck I need to break in, we are now ready to call the race for Hillary Clinton"
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:12 Mark
1:12
Steve: 
CNN calls it as well. "It's taking us hours and hours to do this," says Blitzer.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:12 Steve
1:13
Steve: 
Shepard Smith is discussing with Karl Rove. "So we didn't have a Dewey-Truman moment," he says.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:13 Steve
1:13
[Comment From RichardWRichardW: ] 
Bloomberg TV calls it also with CNN as their source.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:13 RichardW
1:13
[Comment From WesWes: ] 
AP just called it as well.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:13 Wes
1:14
Steve: 
Terry Moran anchors the ABC News special report
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:14 Steve
1:16
Steve: 
On After Hours on MSNBC, Lee Cowan gives his report from the Obama camp.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:16 Steve
1:18
Steve: 
We've got a lot more to come," says Sean Hannity on FNC.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:18 Steve
1:19
Steve: 
We, however, do not. Thanks to everyone for sticking around! It's been a great time. And tomorrow morning -- the post-coverage coverage...

Wednesday May 7, 2008 1:19 Steve
1:21
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