Julia, I mean Amanda, I mean julia

Well, that was quite an election night, wasn’t it? We nearly melted the server with a huge spike in traffic coming to read and share and vent. I was at an election party where Julie Gillard impersonator Amanda Bishop (watch her genius here) turned up after a gig as Julia – in full character.

Was quite surreal but oddly appropriate to be sitting there posting and tweeting and watching the coverage with Julia herself.

Quite the night.

MM’s political editor Juile Cowdroy did a sterling job of keeping us updated with spin-free, sensible information throughout the night, heroically assisted by a flu-ridden site manager Lana from the sanctuary of her couch. Here’s what you need to know now that it’s over – because actually, it’s not over.

In many ways, a whole new campaign has just begun and Julie will be keeping this post updated so check back over the next hours and days for regular updates……

This is the infamous stoush between Michael Kroger and Wayne Swann  on Channel 9. Fast forward to 1.21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9GlEbEs4bQ&feature=player_embedded

Julie reports…..

BREAKING NEWS

AEC Tally Room gives seat to Labor candidate Jonathan Jackson in Denison, making the three independents and 1 Greens member left holding balance of power.

Votes are still being counted so some results are con confirmed yet.  Check http://vtr.aec.gov.au/Default.htm and http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2010/ for more updates

Independent Andrew Wilkie and Greens MP Adam Bandt have announced they will both support the ALP to form a government. The ALP now have 74 seats. (Remember a party must have 76 votes to get the majority required to form government). We are still waiting to hear from independents Bob Katter, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor.

How did your election night go down? Anything interesting happen in your seat or at your house?

And how are you feeling about the (non) result?