Election Night Live Blog
Posted: November 8, 2016 Filed under: morning reads, U.S. Politics | Tags: election night live blog 94 Comments
Hillary’s election night stage.
We’ll be getting real results soon. Right now it’s looking very good for Hillary in Florida, and as we all know by now, if she wins Florida it will be over for Trump unless something really weird and completely unexpected happens. There are lots of places to watch the returns come in once the votes are actually being counted. I like the New York Times site; but if you have other recommendations, please share.
Another interesting site to look at is Slate’s Election Day Votecastr. They are releasing information from exit polls throughout the day. You can see what the turnout has been for registered Democrats and Republicans. It’s the first time any media organization has done this.
Another place to check out is Vox’s live tracking of Senate races.
Armando (Big Tent Democrat) has been live tweeting turnout info from Florida all day long, so you might want to check out his Twitter timeline.
Al Giordano will be live tweeting his data evaluations on his timeline once the votes start coming in.
I’m also watching MSNBC, but so far it hasn’t been all that enlightening. I hope Rachel Maddow and Chris Mathews won’t be on all night. I’m a lot more interesting in what Lawrence O’Donnell and Joy Reid have to say frankly. And please MSNBC, send Steve Kornacki to the showers. I’m done with him and his dramatic arm waving.
So those are some of the places I’ll be checking to see what’s happening in the all-important swing states. Again, let me know if you have any other suggestions.
Go Hillary Go!
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Indiana and Kentucky called for Trump.
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BB. Tonight is the night, and I am so damn happy for Hillary Clinton. I just want to thank you, Dak, and JJ for all the years of support and friendship.
Let’s roll.
You’re welcome, Fannie, and thank you.
Xoxoxo to you Fannie.
Nate Cohn is live modeling the results at NYT the Upshot.
http://www.nytimes.com/elections/forecast/president
Steve Schale is live tweeting FL results.
https://twitter.com/steveschale/with_replies
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Hillary’s note to the pantsuit fb group: ” Hello! Longtime lurker here. I’m Jenna, I run digital for Hillary for America. This morning, I sent a note to Hillary telling her about two wonderful things — the people paying tribute to Susan B. Anthony and the beautiful messages being posted in this group. She wanted to say thanks directly, so consider me the messenger. Her note is below. Happy Election Day!
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Dear Pantsuit Nation (have you ever heard a better name?!),
On this historic day, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support from the bottom of my heart.
This election hasn’t been easy: It’s been long, hard-fought, and at times it made us question who we are as Americans. For some of you, it’s been difficult to feel like you could wear your support on your sleeve — and that’s why this community has been such a special place. Your stories and photos of family members and friends are wonderful to see, but what truly warms my heart is the thousands of comments of support and love you all send to each other. I’m honored and humbled to have all of you with me, but I’m even prouder to see this community represent the best of America: people of all backgrounds and beliefs who share a vision for a brighter future for our children, and who have each other’s backs. That’s who we really are, and tonight, we’re going to prove it.
Thank you all so much for your support, your hard work, and your votes. Tonight, I hope we’ll finally break through that highest, hardest glass ceiling together, and use those pantsuits for the best occasion of all — celebrating!
-H
That is fucking awesome.
Luv it, posted a photo of myself all in white, and near my computer, with years and years of support for Hillary.
Hey Hillary is taking FLORIDA…………hell yeah.
I love that woman! Florida looks good!
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Nate Cohn projecting Hillary to win Michigan by more than 6 points, based on their model. Hillary has 82 percent chance of winning presidency.
http://www.nytimes.com/elections/forecast/president
Waiting for quite a bit more counties coming in for Florida.
Okay I am biting my nails and stuffing my face with leftover Halloween candy. The suspense is killing me.
She is going to win!
Oh hell yeah, she taking the lead in Florida………com ‘on girl.
Good God could he really win this???
Why are they calling states with only 1% showing?
No they aren’t voting for him.
I’m on a ledge now, looking down. First floor, but it’s still a ledge.
I got two pictures for ya…
That cartoon is me, complete with cat, right before I got on the ledge.
Come off that ledge right now! 😃
Get in here!
OMG I’m so nervous I can’t stand it. Never wanted an election win so bad in my life!
We hear ya Ralph.
Happy feet, she is ahead in NC, and Florida.
Ralph, GA is too close to call. That is ominous for Trump.
{{{{Ralph}}}} We got this. We got this.
Wish I were in NY at Javitt Center. There is going to be such a party! I have been optimistic because of the smart campaign HRC has run and her total superiority over T-rump.
HILL A REE!
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/california-shooting-azusa-injuries-latest-news-live-a7405761.html
Christ. That’s just down the street from me. Although in SoCal, that’s relative. It’s about 20 miles away. Right where I am it’s wonderfully peaceful, with a glorious Venus’s Belt type of sunset.
Wow, not good.
Surprise, Hillary’s leading Ohio. Com on NC……….we got to win, Ross. Com on.
BBC has it at HRC 75. DT 66
That is NBC !!!!
Hillary has all of New England except NH where she’s leading so far. Also Hillary gets NJ, IL, MD, all the expected ones.
Ohio too close to call, GA still too close to call.
Please don’t forget little Delaware! We Blue Hens are Hillary all the way!
Sorry about that!
It’s okay we’re used to it😃😃😃
Tammy Duckworth is going to the Senate from IL.
Hell Yeah! We luv Tammy Duckworth.
Too close to call on NC, NH, and Mo………for senate.
That’s a real positive for the evening.
Duckworth projected winner!!
Trump’s percentage win over Hillary in Indiana is appalling. It’s looking like a very bad night for Democrats here. “The Region” ( Indiana’s counties around Chicago ) is going to have to deliver BIG numbers for Evan Bayh to win his Senate race. The House races look bad. Shoot me. Now.
Beata, someone among the MSNBC group said Indiana Dems pushed a dem candidate off and replaced him with Bayh, not understanding apparently his having been a lobbyist would kill his bid.
My Siamese pair aren’t understanding their lost time with me.
I really prefer John King at the map Kornacki sets my teeth on edge. ☺
CBS just called Illinois for Hillary!
CNN calling New Jersey for Hillary – I’m happy!
NC with 50% in…HRC in lead!
Texas just went blue-leaning!
but it’s only by .2
Please, take the lead, Texas Style for Hillary.
I voted for her earlier today. Would be spectacular if she could win here but I fear there are to many really, really stupid people who think Alex Jones and Rush Limbaugh are real news. I still can’t get over the fact that anyone no matter how religious would vote for someone who was caught on tape bragging about sexually assaulting women. Honestly, I am stunned at just how craven and sick a large portion of our society is.
Lots of milita type there.
Hanging out in a pub with a couple of pantsuited friends from work. Watching numbers go up in FL and TX!
Raise a glass for me, Luna! I couldn’t make it to a watch party, so I’m just hanging out, gloating with my web friends :D.
Unfortunately, Marco Rubio is going back to the Senate.
And his presidential race begins tomorrow.
I simply cannot understand the large numbers of people voting for Trump. Astonishing.
That is just a shame. One of the worst Senator’s of all time from any state. There are about a dozen of those immoral Republican grifters that I just can’t stand in any capacity and he is one of them.
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Hillary leading in Ohio and NC. FL extremely close.
We should start seeing returns from PA soon.
Jesus, Trump leading in Florida. I can’t deal with this.
Hillary doesn’t need to win Florida so don’t panic. More Dem votes are yet to be counted in South Florida anyway.
Hillary is going to win with or without Florida.
Trump is leading by a bit in FL, but the election day votes from Dade and Broward are still coming in. those are big Dem areas.
Debora Ross is leading in NC! It’s looking very good for Hillary there.
Hillary leading in Ohio. I think she could win it. If Trump loses Ohio, he’s dead meat.
Com on NC, and NH………we need to win the senate……we are slightly ahead.
Hillary is leading in TX right now.
I have a cousin in New Zealand. My boyfriend and I will sell everything but the cat and go live with my cousin. It will be fine.
That’s funny. My brother was talking about NZ too. If Trump won. 🙂
New Zealand is beautiful. I could be very happy there.
They have super-strict rules about bringing in animals. Start quarantining your cat now :S.
I’ll try wearing her as a collar.
Is that because of Indiana? Hillary is going to win the WH.
Yes, it’s because of Indiana. Bayh has lost, Gregg is losing big ( the governor’s race ), all but two Democratic representatives are losing ( one is running unopposed, the other is Andre Carson who represents Indy ). Bayh and Gregg had terrible opponents. They should have cruised to easy victories.
You’ll be very welcome Beata, but hopefully we won’t be seeing you unless it’s on holiday.
Clinton looking good in NH according to Nate Cohn.
Omg guys I can’t handle this
I know me either.
Me either.
Me three or four.
Everyone be cool. She’s going to win this, but it’s going to be a long night.
Nate silver is still giving her a 75% chance of winning but I can’t handle this!!!
Fresh thread up top!