http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspxIn NORTH CAROLINA, the AP writes, Democrat Larry Kissell conceded to incumbent Rep. Robin Hayes (R) “after the initial phase of a hand recount showed the result was not likely to change.”  So by our count, Democrats now have a 232-202 advantageen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16365Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:34:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16365Steve Turner Cedar Falls IowaTypical. Thirty one days in December and they have to pick that one.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16396Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:51:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16396Ellen McLeanThe feast of the Virgin will be celebrated in Texas...but the processions might have to pass polling places.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16409Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:14:15 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16409Owen Vander, Evansville, INTexas is practicing separation of church and state? Wow, that's a new one....or is it because "The Feast..." is not a right wing Evangelical event?? http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16452Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:12:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16452Steve Turner Cedar Falls IowaI guess the State of Texas doesn't like the word "Virgin". It might cause an unnatural stirring that is symptomatic of Demon Possession. They probably have a 'Blue Law' that says the word may only be spoken in church, or privately in the back seat of a car, but never in a Parade. Besides, I heard a song once, in Abilene, that said there isn't a Virgin within ten miles of Austin. It might have been Wayland Huey singing it, or one of those other Abilene wildcat song guys. Su novia?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16492Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:16:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16492Desmond "Justice in Texas." Now there's an oxymoron for all ya.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16544Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:16:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16544Delores Cruz; Del Rio TXGet off Texas you slackers. Why should we cater folks south of the border? I have been in this state for over 35 years and never once heard a lick or iota, no school holiday, no public day off, no parades for this Catholic church feast day. We now have to cater to Latino Catholics or we are labeled ethnic and religiously intolerant. give me a break. Patron Saint of America..no...give me a break. some folks will grasp at any straw to whine about something.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16573Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:40:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16573Not My America Hey, did you approve when the male was dragged through the streets in a town in your state.I think he was a black American citizen dragged on the back of a pickup truck driven by white males.And oh yes, to take comfort, I heard a white female rant about Catholics. She was from Georgia. She said ALL CATHOLICS WOULD GO TO HELL 'CAUSE THEY WORSHIPPED MARY NOT JESUS, THEREFORE ALL CATHOLICS WOULD GO TO HELL.Want to grasp on a straw? Empty Airhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/30/16330.aspx#16716Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:32:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:16716mike denver coloradoWhat a bunch of fools this is America if you want to do this go to Mexico this is a vote and you want to put it off for this.