HOFFMAN CLOSING ON OWENS  —  Democrat ahead of Conservative by 2,512 votes  —  Democrat Bill Owens is leading in the 23rd Congressional District race.  —  The Plattsburgh attorney has 50,884 votes compared to Conservative Doug Hoffman, a Lake Placid CPA, with 47,166 votes.

Exit Polls in Va. and N.J.: The Obama (Non) Factor?  —  As voters in Virginia and New Jersey headed to the polls today to elect their governors, Americans across the country were watching these off-year races for implications about the nation's mood heading into 2010.

NBC reverses Bloomberg call  —  Wow: This is looking to be a very long night for the billionaire-incumbent-front- runner in New York.  —  With more than a third of the votes in, it's a 1-point race.  NBC called it for Bloomberg — but just reversed that call.  The New York Times continues to indicate that Bloomberg has won.

Former presidents to face off in debate  —  Bubba and Dubya are going to engage in a presidential debate for the ages.  —  Former President Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will square off on the same stage at Radio City Music Hall in February as part of a series pitting liberal and conservative thinkers.

‘V’ aims at Obamamania  —  Imagine this.  At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere.  He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.

Turnout high in Maine  —  Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap told me just now that turnout there is far exceeding his projections — news that would be good news for backers of same-sex marriage.  —  “We're seeing heavy and very steady turnout,” he said, attributing the surprise to the contested vote on a …

Hoffman Barnstorms NY 23 in Plane  —  Rousing Reception in Oswego, where weather has cleared up.  —  Off to Plattsburgh for evening event.  —  Turnout in North East Counties of NY 23 Dampened by Rainy Weather  —  But Central New York Turnout and Weather Both Said to be Good

Corzine pays homage to Big Labor, adds obligatory plug for Obamacare  —  Losing corruptocrat NJ Gov. Jon Corzine just wrapped up his concession speech.  He made a special effort to single out Big Labor several times for their support — and also made an obligatory plug for the Dems' government health care takeover plans in Washington.

Top Dems: Obama Won't Get Health Care Bill in 2009  —  Senior Congressional Democrats Now Say Reform Before End of Year is Highly Unlikely  —  Senior Congressional Democrats told ABC News today it is highly unlikely that a health care reform bill will be completed this year …

Louisiana justice who refused interracial marriage resigns  —  (CNN) — A Louisiana justice of the peace who drew criticism for refusing to marry an interracial couple has resigned, the secretary of state's office said Tuesday.  —  Keith Bardwell resigned in person at the Louisiana secretary …