There's sound of broken glass at the Nabob—I am guessing it's because Prop 1 supporters have had one too many bourbon sours, not because they are upset that Prop 1 lost. Campaign manager Maurice Claussen says he's still optimistic.

"I mean you are asking people for a sales tax in the middle of a recession," he says smiling. "We gave it the best we could. We might get closer to winning, but I'd be surprised if we win. We are still hoping, hope springs eternal."

"We did the best we could," King County Sheriff Sue Rahr said as she left The Nabob.

King County Presiding Judge Bruce Hilyer (one of the three main people behind Prop 1) is still refreshing his iPhone for a miracle, but I think this is it folks. This is it.