Final Update (9:25 EST): Brown has won the election (see results below). (Boston Globe website crashed - as has HotAir and Michelle Malkin)
Massachusetts polls are closed and results are coming in fast and furious. At 8:40 EST with only 17% of districts reporting Brown leads Coakley 52% to 47%.
One blogger notes: On CNN, live shots of the respective campaign headquarters showed Brown's HQ in a state of euphoria -- and Coakley's HQ dead as a funeral.
Meanwhile, the Boston Globe (accidentally) called the race for Coakley (oops).
If Brown does indeed win, despite his opposition to Obamacare and emphasis on fiscal responsibility, Republicans are going to have to get use to the idea that he is neither a conservative or pro-life.
Updates
(8:47 EST): Brown maintains same lead with 36% of precincts reporting.
(8:53 EST): Brown maintains 52% to 47% lead with 45% of precincts reporting.
(8:57 EST): Brown maintains 52% to 47% lead with 52% of precincts reporting.
(8:59 EST): Brown's lead has grown - 53% to 46% with 57% of precincts reporting but still waiting for the city of Boston (only 88 of 254 have reported in).
(9:02 EST): Brown's lead remains at 53% to 46% with 60% of precincts reporting. Note that in Boston Coakley leads 62-37% with only 37% of precincts reporting.
(9:05 EST): Brown's lead remains at 53% to 46% with 63% of precincts reporting. Note that in Boston Coakley leads 63-36% with 44% of precincts reporting. So, the question is whether or not the City of Boston is enough to close the gap. With Brown's overall lead at over 85,000 votes I'm guessing that the answer is "no". Even if 50% of the city voted and Coakley led by 20% this would only give her an added 60,000 votes.
(9:11 EST): Brown's lead remains at 53% to 46% with 66% of precincts reporting. Note that in Boston Coakley's lead has increased to 65-34% with 52% of precincts reporting.
(9:14 EST): Brown's lead remains at 53% to 46% with 69% of precincts reporting. Boston is increasingly favoring Coakley 66-33% with 53% of precincts reporting.
(9:17 EST): Brown appears to have a decisive lead: 53% to 46% with 71% of precincts reporting. Boston favors Coakley 66-33% with 58% of precincts reporting.
Coakley just conceded by telephone to Brown - what an incredible upset!
Given the choice between two pro-choicers, the one that opposes a healthcare plan that supports abortion. Brown is the best choice.
The people have been talking for the past 6 months- Obama is NOT listening. Now the people are getting a chance to speak once again through the ballot box. Now the silent majority will start to flex their muscle. November cannot come fast enough. If you are an inumbent or a Democrat--you better start surfing Monster.com
I am a Tea Party participant who just took a political quiz that always shows me as a moderate. That just shows how far left the liberal Dems are. There is little resemblence to Democrats of the past. I believe it is vital for us to restore bi-partisan cooperation in congress. Obama and the Dem leadership has done the opposite. They have polarized everything, and taken all debate behind closed doors. They are now paying the price. We do not wand socialism, and big government. We are already bankrupt. The blame lies with both parties. The people must be much more careful who they vote for. They must truly be honest, open and have the common person as their guide.
Democrats have had complete control of Congress for the last 36 months.
How do you like what they've accomplished with the economy so far?
Keep the results coming!
Coakley not ahead enough in Boston, turnout also comparatively low there. Brown beat Coakley in Norfolk County, where she was DA. This election is over: 2/3 of the state is in: Brown 52%, Coakley 47%, Kennedy (I) 1%. Brown 88,000 votes ahead. This election is long over. I am in shock. I watched (and played a small part in) history being made today.
Brown may not be ideal, but Heaven knows that he is a much better choice for pro-life Americans then Coakley.
Uh, he's not actually pro-life. Does no one pay attention to anything anyone ACTUALLY stands for? You have no idea what you are talking about.
I suggest you read the post before commenting. Perhaps you missed "he is neither a conservative or pro-life."
Sigh.
Justin. Read. He is a BETTER choice for pro-life Americans then Coakley. Of course, you could just not vote at all - that's real smart.
Or you all can quit the whining and the marching and recruit, fund, support, and elect pro-life candidates. But no, it's easier to criticize.
As a movement, it's time to move past the vigils and the blogging. It's time to put our people in the halls of power.