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Good catch. I didn't know who that was. I was hoping that it was someone like Jack, since, even if I knew he wouldn't wear that garish Speedo, he'd look good in it.

Wow. Is this some type of desperate last minute rules change to make sure the Republican wins? http://www.wtop.com/41/3501230/Provisional-ballot-voters-in-Va-face-new-obstacle

I'll take the first part of this off unless we hear more about it (majority minority voter obstruction in the Virginia AG race). On this topic, 40,000 voters were thrown off the rolls pre-election. http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/va-removes-k-from-voter-rolls-over-democrats-objections/article_2d111de4-49de-523b-bd9c-5d93b7c0a00e.html

They had a beautiful and very unique (acting/charisma-wise) cast at that time. You can see why they were #1.

Very sporty outfit from Maree Cheatham. You didn't see Margaret Mason called "Marge" very often.

Nene will be guest host on The Chew today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rZCDH5mDj8

Ouch. It's kind of weird seeing her say she can't wait to see Lisa compete on DWTS when that was last spring. Do they have to write these in past tense to that degree?

This has probably already been discussed, but does anyone know if the feud between Barbara and Lucinda was a scab writer idea, and Marland just decided to integrate it once he returned? I think they were close through Marland's tenure, pre-strike. The strike material is when they had the start of Lucinda not giving Simply Barbara back and Barbara wanting revenge, isn't it? Or did he start it?

I heard a little about that. It's a shame he was replaced by a bigot.

I'd say that's because Felicia is pretty much irrelevant on B&B and has been for much of Kay's tenure (although I like Kay).

RIP longtime Congressman William Coyne. http://earlyreturns.post-gazette.com/home/early-returns-posts/5868-bill-coyne-1936-2013

Not sure if Tyler from season 1 had any fans here, but the actor is going to be on Supernatural next Tuesday.

AG race still too close to call. One precinct had the Democrat, Mark Herring, with 62 votes, which was a computer error - he actually got 672. I think the Republican will win, but it might be close. Not surprised VA was close. For all the talk of purple Virginia, it's still conservative in many places, especially in off-year elections. Tom Coburn's prostate cancer has returned. I may not agree with his views but I hope he will get through it. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/tom-coburn-prostate-cancer-99385.html?hp=l17 After years of resistance and struggle, Illinois has passed a gay marriage bill. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-gay-marriage-illinois-20131105,0,7759837.story

Rand Paul is the new Joe Biden, minus the heart and the decency... http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/11/05/amid-plagiarism-flap-rand-paul-camp-cites-staff-error/

I think it might have an effect mostly because he's always sneering and pointing and grimacing. There's this certain public image of a "happy" morbidly obese person that gets more play. He is not one of them.

Christie was never called a moderate that I can remember. He's socially conservative, fiscally conservative, and was seen as being a part in that the Karl Rove empire of the first half of the 00s. If anything he's tried to feign moderation in the last few years. I'm sure Lhota is moderate, but I'm not surprised if moderate Republicans would be the nominee for NYC mayor. I think Christie will win by 20-25. I don't see anyone likely to call that a failure, but we'll see. I also agree that McAuliffe will probably win by 5. That's the one I think the media might spin as a failure if he doesn't win by more, even though, realistically, that might be his ceiling, since Virginia is still a split state. I'd say 7-8 at most. If Obershain (who is also extremely far right but has a ton of financial help and who isn't as outspoken as Cucinelli and EW Jackson) wins AG, the media will spin that as a sign of how tough the GOP is and Obamacare fails, etc. I think he'll win. If he doesn't it will be a narrow loss. May I also say that I never, ever want to hear Ron Paul described as "libertarian" again after he campaign for Cucinelli. Aside from the AG race, the most interesting contest tonight will likely be the primary in AL-1, to replace Jo Bonner. Bradley Byrne is very conservative but also very much of the establishment - big money and business. Dean Young is even more conservative, and firebreathing. In spite of huge money going to Byrne, and all the establishment support. there's a good chance Young will win the primary. This will be another new face for the GOP's future: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/30/alabama-primary-republican-q-a http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/alabama-primary-tea-party-dean-young-bradley-byrne-99286.html?hp=l2

Christie was on video verbally abusing another teacher yesterday. I'd like to think that would lower his winning margin, but then again, some people sacrifice a goat every time he browbeats a teacher, so that may just help him even more. Wow. http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-bitter-end

The main story people saw as an OLTL ripoff was Toni's rape storyline. Cindy's comic relief stories also felt like they were transplanted from Alex Olanov.

Wes Ramsey (ex-Sam, GL) has the male lead in a pilot for Lifetime. So does Michael Graziadei (ex-Daniel, Y&R). http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/11/deliverance-creek-wes-ramsey-cast-as.html http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/11/the-lottery-michael-graziadei-lesley.html