Jim Hood elected

The Associated Press called Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood the winner of the AG's race at 8:55. The challenge by Republican Al Hopkins never got off the ground. Hopkins appeared aloof and mean throughout. He ran hard on Hood's hiring supporters as outside counsel for the state, but the issue was confusing and didn't really grab the average voter. Hood's outside counsel lawsuit won $100 million for the state. Carping about attorney's fees is lost on most people. Other than that, Hood is just a good candidate. He comes across sincere, which he is, and relates well to people in all walks of life. Repubs will have a hard time beating him.