NY-23: Waiting For Nine O'Clock...

Besides the usual election day hijincks -- a supporter of accountant Doug Hoffman (C) was apparently seen at a polling place "covered with Hoffman stickers and yelling anti-choice stuff at voters" -- things have been pretty quiet up in New York 23.

Much has been made of the GOP's "Tea Party" wing having a big effect on this race, and to emphasize just how importantly conservatives are taking this race, take a look at who has ventured up to the CD to help GOTV for Hoffman. That's ex-Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO), a social conservative stalwart who lost her re-election last year and who now works for the pro-life Susan B. Anthony list.

We'll see soon if the grassroots' support pays off for Hoffman tonight, or if Assemb. Dede Scozzafava's (R) last-minute drop-out-and-endorsement of atty Bill Owens (D) will give Dems a come-from-behind victory. Polls close at 9 p.m., and results will trickle in shortly after that.

(TIM SAHD)