Massachusetts Special Election Results Update:...

What will this mean for health care? What does it say about the country's feelings toward the Obama administration? There will be time for all of that tomorrow. Right now, everyone I know is in shock. Complete shock.

The Associated Press called the race for Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley has alreadyÂ phoned BrownÂ to officially conceed the election.Â

The race was called a few minutes ago withÂ 77% of precincts reporting.

So let's just say it again so it sinks in, the Massachusetts Senate special electionÂ has resulted inÂ Republican (A REPUBLICAN)Â taking overÂ Teddy Kennedyâ€™s Senate seat.Â

The last updatedÂ results were:

52% (R) Scott Brown

47% (D) Martha Coakley

1% (I) Joe Kennedy (no relation to Ted Kennedy)

80% Of precincts reporting

You can click here for real time results as they come in

Comments: 20

Jeffrey Martin Jan 19, 2010, 9:13pm UTC

Scott Brown has the much better party going on with the Doug Flutie band.

Tyler Hoffman Jan 19, 2010, 9:15pm UTC

And at the end of the day, we want a Senator who knows how to have fun!

Suzane Levine Jan 19, 2010, 9:18pm UTC

I absolutely agree that Coakley doesn't seem like much fun. I am still in shock though. Shock!

James B. Jan 19, 2010, 9:59pm UTC

Jeff and Tyler, I'm glad you identified the important criteria for choosing a senator.

Jeffrey Martin Jan 19, 2010, 10:02pm UTC

Somebody has a lot of "splainin" to do!

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James B. Jan 19, 2010, 10:00pm UTC

Thanks for the post. Shock is definitely in order, along with dismay, but no awe.

Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Jan 19, 2010, 11:42pm UTC

I've been looking for some Liberal comments, but maybe they're all in the state of shock? Just what the doctor ordered...some shock therapy.

Katrina Douglas Jan 20, 2010, 12:30am UTC

I haven't heard one liberal come out yet.

Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Jan 20, 2010, 12:46am UTC

I've seen two posts since I made that comment. They're beating themselves up. I almost feel sorry for them. Almost is the operative word.

James B. Jan 20, 2010, 12:33pm UTC

Sue, regarding your first comment, the doctor can only order something if one can see a doctor.

Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Jan 20, 2010, 3:09pm UTC

Well, James, if you're already shocked, you don't need a doctor, do you? So you got just what the doctor ordered without even having to pay for it, and if that's what you wanted, why complain how you got it?

Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Jan 20, 2010, 3:45pm UTC

...and just think about all that carbon emission you saved getting back and forth from the doctor's office. It's lookin' prettier all the time for ya.

James B. Jan 20, 2010, 4:24pm UTC

Thanks, Sue, for your "glass is 3/4 full" analysis.

Hey, you know, I do have a heart. I 100% understand that Liberal quandary, always making the simple difficult and oversimplifying the complicated. Reducing your pain by 25% is the least I can do.

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David M Jan 19, 2010, 10:15pm UTC

How about cheer! Exuberance! Exaltation! Goodbye "healthcare reform," "tax and trade" and all the other scams. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

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Tad W. Jan 19, 2010, 11:37pm UTC

I think it's both a statement against the current administration, as well as a warning to incumbents of BOTH parties. I'm betting will be a LOT of incumbents voted out in November. People are fed up and their anger is going to show.

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Jackie A. Their messiah is our enemy. Jan 20, 2010, 8:18am UTC

America is wonderful, when it is not sleeping that is, we can always make a comback, when this country needs it most!
MA, of all the states, unreal, we are sooo proud of you people who live there.

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anne williams Jan 24, 2010, 1:05am UTC

YAY Scott and the people of Massachusetts!

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Massachusetts Special Election Results Update: Republican Scott Brown Wins!

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