McCain Wins Michigan! - The Orange Mane

DomCasual · 01-16-2008, 03:44 PM

DOH!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

Oops: Michigan GOP praises McCain's 'win'
Posted: 02:10 PM ET

(CNN) — It's wasn't exactly a "Dewey Defeats Truman" mistake, but Michigan Republican Party officials were scrambling Tuesday night after they inadvertently sent out a press release congratulating John McCain for winning the state.

All the major media networks called the state for Mitt Romney at about 9 p.m. ET, just after the last polling stations in the state closed.

But CNN affiliate WNEM reports that minutes after the state was called, the party sent out a press release congratulating the Arizona Republican.

With recent polls showing McCain and Romney in a dead heat, party spokesman Bill Nowling said congratulations statements were readied for both candidates and they "simply pushed the wrong button."

A correct statement went out five minutes later.

Read more here from CNN affiliate WNEM

Crushaholic · 01-16-2008, 04:30 PM

In a related story, Republican officials are looking into possible voter fraud in Michigan...

01-16-2008, 03:44 PM	#1
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,167 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	McCain Wins Michigan! DOH! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/ Oops: Michigan GOP praises McCain's 'win' Posted: 02:10 PM ET (CNN) — It's wasn't exactly a "Dewey Defeats Truman" mistake, but Michigan Republican Party officials were scrambling Tuesday night after they inadvertently sent out a press release congratulating John McCain for winning the state. All the major media networks called the state for Mitt Romney at about 9 p.m. ET, just after the last polling stations in the state closed. But CNN affiliate WNEM reports that minutes after the state was called, the party sent out a press release congratulating the Arizona Republican. With recent polls showing McCain and Romney in a dead heat, party spokesman Bill Nowling said congratulations statements were readied for both candidates and they "simply pushed the wrong button." A correct statement went out five minutes later. Read more here from CNN affiliate WNEM

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01-16-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,039	In a related story, Republican officials are looking into possible voter fraud in Michigan...