Sen. John Kerry (search) has called President Bush (search) to concede the 2004 race for the White House, The Associated Press has reported.
News of the phone call came at 11:10 a.m. EDT Wednesday. Earlier in the morning, the Bush campaign declared victory, despite claims by Kerry's campaign that the fight is not yet over in Ohio.
"I want to thank all of you for staying up so late with us, and good morning," White House Chief of Staff Andy Card told haggard supporters at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, speaking at 5:45 a.m. EST. "We are convinced that President Bush has won re-election with at least 286 Electoral College votes."
Although Iowa, Nevada and New Mexico had not yet made their results officials, Card said the GOP camp was counting those states in its column. Card also declared victory in Ohio, despite claims by Kerry's campaign that the fight is not yet over in The Buckeye State.
"This all adds up to a convincing victory," Card said. "President Bush decided to give Senator Kerry the respect of more time to reflect on the results of this election."
CNN and FOX.... Not on CBS yet but that's no surprise
I presume that they're still going to count all the ballots regardless, and with a 136,000 vote difference, and anywhere from 125,000 to 275,000 votes outstanding...what if Kerry does happen to take Ohio?
I presume that they're still going to count all the ballots regardless, and with a 136,000 vote difference, and anywhere from 125,000 to 275,000 votes outstanding...what if Kerry does happen to take Ohio?