As numbers get scribbled onto sheets of paper hanging on walls in the Irwin room, the rumor comes filtering through that Staebler has conceded. But this can’t be confirmed by anyone as anything but a rumor. Rythmic clapping across the way from where I’m sitting.
Arbor Brewing Company
» Want more items like this one? Visit the Stopped. Watched. page.
Irwin now addressing supporters. Reports that Staebler has called to concede. Was a tight race, he says. Thanks his wife, many other. Declares that he’s very very excited.
Irwin notes that the results were very close. Compliments Staebler on a great campaign.
Irwin concludes speech by lifting daughter. Crowd chants: “Syl-vi-a! Syl-vi-a! Syl-vi-a! Syl-vi-a!”
It was a great campaign–on both sides–positive.