7:30 PM CST

Here we are, 7:30pm C.S.T. -- and we don't know much.

Positives:

• Virginia too close to call
• North Carolina finally called for Bush -- but it took a while
• Big exit poll numbers for Kerry from the under-30s
• South Carolina Senate seat still up in the air.

Negatives:

• Oklahoma Senate seat -- Coburn is a terrible candidate, but Oklahoma is a tough nut to crack.
• Pennsylvania still too close to call.

And, of course, it all comes down to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida -- just like we figured months ago.

I've been watching these things since '64 (all right, I wasn't eight yet -- but pretty savvy) and I still find it among the most amazing experiences. Hang on, it's going to be a bumpy ride.