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lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150151: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:06:10 PM

Announced:

Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, TEXAS, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana

Vermont, Massachussetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York, Connecticut

Leading:

Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Florida , Ohio

  • Florida: Tampa not reporting (47:49) — 99% reporting
  • Ohio: N-E not reporting (43:53) — 54% reporting

Pennsylvania, Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, Virginia

  • VA: 47:47, DC suburbs, Montgomery, not reporting — 93% reporting

Other:

Florida , Ohio , North Carolina, Virginia

  • Removing Democratic strongholds, Trump would need 28 States.
  • North Carolina extending voting time in 8 precincts
  • New Jersey announced Democrat as soon as voting closed, as votes are being counted it currently stands Republican lead [1]
    • Voting concludes. Democrat win in NJ.
  • One person dies after being shot on their way to a polling place in Los Angeles.
  • DOW Jones Futures down 300
  • Senate: +1 -1
  • House: +2 -2

Electoral College:

Clinton 104 | 140 Trump

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#150152: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:06:20 PM

What's happening is what's expected, Trump has gained a lead currently because his rural areas have finished counting while Clinton's urban areas have yet to finish counting yet and thus she's behind.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#150153: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:06:58 PM

Silasw, then why are the pollsters freaking out about the midwest?

edited 8th Nov '16 7:07:13 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Julep Since: Jul, 2010
#150154: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:07:07 PM

I am getting Brexit feelings right now.

Polls were also optimistic about Remain until "predictable" areas didn't go as planned.

edited 8th Nov '16 7:08:45 PM by Julep

Lennik (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#150155: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:07:17 PM

Goddamn it, CNN, you're still going on about Trump's supporters being "frustrated with Washington" when the reality is far simpler. They hate people who aren't straight white men and they're tired of not being able to hurt people who are different and get away with it.

That's right, boys. Mondo cool.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150156: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:07:19 PM

Florida: 49.2:47.7

  • Bay County: 1 district not reporting

edited 8th Nov '16 7:08:15 PM by lakingsif

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
AmbarSonofDeshar Since: Jan, 2010
#150157: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:07:50 PM

@Silas

I really hope you know what you're talking about.

@Grounder

This goes against all poling done previously. If Trump wins either all polling models are broken or something bizarre happened.

edited 8th Nov '16 7:08:11 PM by AmbarSonofDeshar

Mr.Didact Keep Hope Alive from Winterfell Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Naked on a bearskin rug, playing the saxophone
Keep Hope Alive
#150158: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:08:12 PM

Still holding out hope, still holding out hope

Stand Fast, Stand Strong, Stand Together
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#150159: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:08:19 PM

I guess that Latino turnout never manifested.... In a way they'll only have themselves to blame for what happens under Trump.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Pseudopartition Screaming Into The Void from The Cretaeceous Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Screaming Into The Void
#150160: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:08:33 PM

I am literally shaking right now. I keep telling myself that if the US survived the Civil War, it can survive Trump.
Given the size of US population, their ecological footprint, international influence, and what the Republicans would probably do to environmental policy, and international environmental agreements; we might just all be screwed if he wins.

Okay, now I really need to stop following this election, even if just for an hour, 'cause I'm starting to get anxious again.

Awesomekid42 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: It was only a kiss
#150161: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:08:59 PM

If there's any solace to this, no matter who wins, there will be some amazing internet reactions.

edited 8th Nov '16 7:09:35 PM by Awesomekid42

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#150162: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:09:01 PM

NBC Calls: MO to Trump

  • Clinton (109): CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, RI, VT
  • Trump (150): AL, AR, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, ND, OK, SC, SD, TX, WV, WY
  • Too early/close: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, UT, VA, WI

Senate:

  • Called for Democrat: CT (Blumenthal), IL (Duckworth - GAIN), MD (Van Hollen), NY (Schumer), VT (Leahy)
  • Called for Republican: AL (Shelby), AR (Boozman), AZ (McCain), FL (Rubio), GA (Isakson), IA (Grassley), KS (Moran), KY (Paul), ND (Hoeven), OH (Portman), OK (Lankford), SC (Scott), SD (Thune), UT (Lee)
  • Too early/Too close: CO, NC, NH, LA, MO, PA, WI

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
Grounder Main Character Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Main Character
#150163: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:09:09 PM

@Ambar

In that case, I dunno.

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#150164: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:09:52 PM

I see

A bad moon rising

I see

Trouble on the way..

edited 8th Nov '16 7:10:03 PM by Gaon

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#150165: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:10:03 PM

I am getting Brexit feelings right now.

That was always going to happen. The reason why it's possible to compare Brexit to the US election is because the Leave campaign recruited some of Trump's former campaign organisers to lead the organisation and strategy.

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150166: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:10:21 PM

Announced:

Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, TEXAS, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri

Vermont, Massachussetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, New Mexico

Leading:

Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Michigan, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Florida , Ohio

  • Florida: (47.7:49.2) — >99% reporting
    • Bay County 1 precinct not reporting
    • Miami-Dade 9 precincts not reporting
    • Broward County 13 precincts not reporting
    • Palm Beach 27 precincts not reporting
    • Monroe County 1 precinct not reporting

  • Ohio: N-E not reporting (43:53) — 54% reporting

Pennsylvania, Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, Virginia

  • VA: 47:47, DC suburbs, Montgomery, not reporting — 93% reporting

Other:

Florida , Ohio , North Carolina, Virginia

  • Removing Democratic strongholds, Trump would need 28 States.
  • North Carolina extending voting time in 8 precincts
  • New Jersey announced Democrat as soon as voting closed, as votes are being counted it currently stands Republican lead [1]
    • Voting concludes. Democrat win in NJ.
  • One person dies after being shot on their way to a polling place in Los Angeles.
  • DOW Jones Futures down 300
  • Senate: +1 -1
  • House: +2 -2

Electoral College:

Clinton 109 | 150 Trump

edited 8th Nov '16 7:15:53 PM by lakingsif

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#150167: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:10:23 PM

And now 538 has Clinton with a 55% chance of winning, and that's not based off of swing states she could still lose.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Demonic_Braeburn Yankee Doodle Dandy from Defective California Since: Jan, 2016
Yankee Doodle Dandy
#150168: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:10:23 PM

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) just beat his opponent.

Any group who acts like morons ironically will eventually find itself swamped by morons who think themselves to be in good company.
InAnOdderWay Since: Nov, 2013
#150169: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:10:57 PM

Alright, I'm back, feeling quite a bit better. I recommend y'all take a break, it can do wonders.

Anyways, so Virginia's back under control, praise Harambe. Florida's still fucked, but it's fucked either way so imma just pretend it doesn't really exist for the current moment. The rest of the swing states lack sufficient data for a meaningful answer.

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#150170: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:11:10 PM

The Brexit comparisons aren't working, I saw Brexit happen and what was happening was areas coming in for Leave that should have come in Remain, however no Democrat areas have actually come back Republican tonight, what's happened in that Republican areas have come in early, not unexpectedly.

edited 8th Nov '16 7:11:49 PM by Silasw

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150171: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:12:48 PM

This is actually a pretty close race. Wtf, America?

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#150172: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:13:05 PM

Clinton officially gets NM. 538 has her back up to 60%

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150173: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:13:35 PM

Florida: (47.7:49.2) — 99% reporting

  • Bay County 1 precinct not reporting
  • Miami-Dade 9 precincts not reporting
  • Broward County 13 precincts not reporting
  • Palm Beach 27 precincts not reporting
  • Monroe County 1 precinct not reporting

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#150174: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:13:39 PM

When will we learn the results of more urban areas?

Do not obey in advance.
hardcorefakes coolest_guy from probably America Since: Oct, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
coolest_guy
#150175: Nov 8th 2016 at 7:13:57 PM

Florida looks all but wrapped up.


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