NY23: 'cautiously optimistic'

That quote is from Doug Hoffman campaign manager Dan Tripp, who says, "I know it's a cliche."

I spoke to Dan just now in the ballroom of the historic Hotel Saranac, about 15 minutes before the polls close here in New York. Of the eagerly awaited results, Dan says that Jefferson, Clinton, Madison and Oswego counties will decide the election.

Press corps pinup idol John McCormack is now here. Shhh! Don't tell anyone.