It's official!
CNN News:
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican Sen. George Allen of Virginia conceded defeat Thursday afternoon to Democratic challenger Jim Webb, giving Democrats control of the Senate.
The AP: (Link has video of the news conference from ABC News!)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Republican Sen. George Allen (news, bio, voting record) has conceded defeat to Democrat Jim Webb, sealing the Democrats' control of both houses of Congress and concluding a dramatic fall for a one-time top-tier presidential contender.
Allen says he will not ask for a recount:
"I do not wish to cause more rancor with a process that would not change the results"
From The AP:
Allen chose not to demand a recount after initial canvassing of the results failed to significantly alter Webb's lead, the adviser said. Virginia has had two statewide recounts in modern history, resulting in changes of only 37 votes last year and 113 votes in 1989.
As we all know, this has
huge implications:
A victory for Webb will give the Democrats control of the Senate, as well as the House of Representatives.
We did it!