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Hayes says he has called Larry Kissell to concede |
Associated Press says Larry Kissell has won NC 8th Congressional Race, defeating 5-term Republican incumbent Robin Hayes |
It appears Hayes is emerging from "war room". Concession coming? |
Hayes campaign aide says they're still watching some "key precincts", supporters trying to stay optimistic |
Hayes has retreated to "war room" again. Mood@LMS is still pretty subdued, not much good news for GOP so far. |
Cabarrus listed as "fully reported" on State BOE website, Hayes still down 53% to 47%...Hayes had said Cabarrus and Stanly are key to win |
Hayes had retreated to the campaign's "war room" here at LMS. He's now out among the ballroom crowd again, reassuring folks on early returns |
Hayes said he's counting on Cabarrus and Stanly counties for a win. Says that's where the strongest Republican base resides |
I asked Hayes what he thought of Elizabeth Dole's apparent loss in the Senate race. He said- I wouldn't call this a year for the Republicans |
Congressman Hayes just arrived @LMS |
Our camera position@LMS is next to the cash bar. We hear the drink orders. The line's longer and the drink requests are getting stronger. |
A gasp among the folks@LMS when the networks began calling the Senate race for Kay Hagan. One GOP supporter said "that can't be good" |
Amanda Little, spokesperson for Congressman Robin Hayes, tells me he'll be here@LMS by 8:30pm. He's resting at home after a busy day@polls |
This year's cake is slightly different. Turns out last year's blue icing did not go over well, staining the teeth and mouth of supporters. |
About 50 supporters of Congressman Robin Hayes are now@LMS. One lady brought a sheet cake, an elex nite tradition. |
A few more campaign volunteers have arrived at LMS, straightening the columns of red white and blue balloons that line the ballroom |
Photographer Scott McLendon and I have arrived at the Speedway Club@Lowes Motor Speedway, elex nite HQ for Congressman Robin Hayes |
Hayes is again being challenged by Democrat Larry Kissel, a school teacher from Biscoe, NC |
I'll be covering Congressman Robin Hayes on elex nite. He's the incumbent who defeated his challenger by fewer than 350 votes 2 yrs ago |
Testing out the feed in advance of election day. |
