Let the election countdown begin

The final hourss before the votes begin being tabulated is still the wonder zone for candidates.
They haven't lost. Yet. They haven't won and hope still springs eternal.
For the major candidates, like Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, they were greeted at t heir polling places with television cameras seeking any sort of statement.
Villaraigosa complied as he entered the garage of a home in Hancock Park with two of his children.
``I'd just like to say to the people of Los Angeles that it's been a
honor to work for you for 3 1/2 years,and I would be be honored
to have another term,' he told the assembled cameras. "But, please, come out and vote -- whether you vote for me or not.''
And, he was prepared for the question he has been asked for months:
Will he stick around for four years or run for governor.
``Whether or not I seek another office down the line -- and remember,
it's 2010, not tomorrow -- I can tell you it'll have nothing to do with who's
in the race. It'll have everything to do with where I can best serve, Don't be surprised that I did say I'm not going to do it.''