Doyle-Lawton-Falk Party Quiet Before the Storm

It's the quiet before the storm at the Doyle-Lawton-Falk "Victory Party" at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton. Hotel staff are making final preparations for the party, stocking the bars at either end of the ballroom as a band, Madisalsa, tunes up in front of a massive American flag backdrop.

A few supporters have gathered at the venue, watching CNN election reporting on a giant projection screen. The media has gathered in numbers, readying their equipment behind a cordoned off area facing the stage and podium backed by a Doyle-Lawton banner. An adjacent media room has also been provided adjoining the ballroom.

Doyle campaign spokeswoman Melanie Fonder said after voting this morning, the governor spent the day with his family and "probably got a workout in."

She said he didn't do any campaigning today.

"It's up to the voters now," she said.

-- By Greg Bump