Election Night 2009: Special Coverage
Monday, November 02, 2009 - 06:27 PM
Starting at 8pm on AM820, 93.9FM and WNYC.org. Hosted by Brian Lehrer and produced by the News department and Brian Lehrer teams.
Check out pictures from around the region from WNYC reporters!
WNYC reporters will be in the field at candidate’s campaign headquarters and joining the conversation in the studio with analysis and discussion on key local races including the New York City Mayor and New Jersey Governor races. Plus get updates on contested city council races and other notable contests around the country.
Here's what's in store:
+ WNYC's senior reporters Andrea Bernstein (Mike Bloomberg) and Bob Hennelly (John Corzine) will be with the incumbent campaigns and be offering analysis throughout the night.
+ Special reports on the New Jersey contest from WBGO news director Doug Doyle throughout the night.
+ WNYC reporters offering on-the-ground coverage from the various headquarters: Arun Venogupal at Bill Thompson HQ; Nancy Solomon at Chris Christie HQ; Eugene Sonn at Chris Daggett HQ.
+ Nate Silver of the popular political blog FiveThirtyEight.com will be camped out at the WNYC studios, offering updates throughout the evening.
Comments [15]
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/bloomberg-v-thompson-the-mayoral-contest-that-wasnt.php
another one who overestimated...
No one seems to be talking about the biggest loser tonight -- Barack Obama. Whoever wins in New York, Obama was so sure of the inevitability of Bloomberg that he barely raised a finger to help a fellow black progressive Democrat.
I find it incredibly amazing that people are riled up over of all things, TERM LIMITS!!!
I blame the media for the following on term limits:
1. Putting out the idea that people actually consciously and actively voted for term limits -- those referendums are always on the bottom of the ballot, and seriously, how bright is the average voter?
2. Term limits as an issue is so asinine -- vote the person out if you feel so strongly.
Can you give an update on the gay marriage question in Maine? The polls closed at 8 -- and I can't find many updates online.
How does the 2009 turnout compare to the 2005 turnout in the city?
I voted for Corzine this morning and feel kind of conflicted. I really identified best with Daggett's policy ideas, but don't know if he would have had enough support in the election to win. As for Corzine v. Christie, I think Corzine has done a decent job and deserves another term to prove that his policies really work. I'm pretty disappointed with Corzine's environmental and arts funding actions, but I'm not at all confident in Christie's ability to do any better.
Hi Mr. Lehrer,
Could you also track the two propositions on the NYC ballot, please?
I'd appreciate it!
Erika
Brooklyn - Clinton Hill
why are you giving this bag of wind Christine Whitman such a big platform? She is spewing the same Republican talking points that they all say. The country and NJ and every other state is hurting because of her president George Bush--the governors are at the mercy with the greater economy.
As a regular listener of WNYC & WBGO, it's great to hear Brian and Doug on the air at the same time.
Governor Whitman cut the state income tax and balanced her budgets during her terms as Governor by not making the required contributions to state empolyee pension funds, and they have never been paid up!
I actually found voting to be a relief this time around, with all of the major mayoral candidates fairly desirable. I'm happy with Bloomberg and indifferent to Thompson, and while I would usually vote Democratic solely as a vote AGAINST republicans, this time I was able to vote for who I really wanted, Billy Talen! He won't win, but I'm glad to have put in my pence on the Rent Is Too High ticket.
You know what? I'M VOTING FOR REV. BILLY TALEN! I'm a Democrat, but totally unimpressed with Bill Thompson. I figure why not actually vote for the person who has enthusiasm and an interesting vision. He may not win, but at least I don't feel like I once again had to dumb down my ideals for an election. GO GREEN!!
I am a veteran who voted for Thompson - the mayor has done nothing for veterans in NYC, is driving out the working class, and subverted democracy with his overturn of voter-approved term limits and buying endorsements of both the Repub and Independence Parties.
Brian asked about District 20 City Council race in Flushing, where there are 3 candidates; Dem Yen Chou won 6-party Primary by a few votes. I attended a Debate last week and was extremely unimpressed with Repub and Dem candidates, who were both extremely unimpressiva and inarticulate. Repub Koo actually read all of his responses from crib sheets. I Voted for Evergreen Chou, Green Party candidate, who was widely acknowledged by the audience members that I spoke with to have easily won on the issues, as the only candidate who really understands the issues in Flushing.
I am a democrat from essex county who watched all the debates and voted for Obama last year. I voted for Daggett against Corzine. I can sleep better now knowing that I voted for who I believe can change the system, not the lesser of two evils. I supported open space
Doesn't anyone care if we vote in NY?
I voted and although I thought I checked the ballot carefully I never saw the proposals (I would have voted yes for both.) I didn't know they'd be there until later someone told me.
Why don't polling places hand out "I VOTED" stickers as is done in Washington DC--a simple way to remind others to vote.
THANK YOU WNYC for your election coverage.
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