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LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150451: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:09:31 PM

CNN projects that Trump carries N. Carolina.

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#150452: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:09:34 PM

[up]x9 5%

edited 8th Nov '16 8:10:24 PM by NoName999

lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150453: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:09:48 PM

Democrat win in Oregon

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
TropesForever God forbid women do anything from wait where is she Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: I wanna be your dog
God forbid women do anything
#150454: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:10:35 PM

My question has not been answered. When does this end?

thebeatles.com/careers
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
#150455: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:10:49 PM

CNN have called North Carolina for Trump, it's been called wrong before but yeah this isn't looking good.

Still, we've yet to loose the firewall, but if we get even part of it called for Trump that's probably it folks.

[up] Nobody knows.

edited 8th Nov '16 8:11:15 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
brohaha Chump Supreme from Chump-dom Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
Chump Supreme
#150456: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:16 PM

Can anyone give me a quick rundown on what in the world is happening? Would like another opinion.

Chump Reigning Supreme, Brohaha
Cronosonic (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#150457: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:17 PM

[up][up][up] When the fat lady sings.

Seriously, though, it's gonna take a long while.

edited 8th Nov '16 8:11:38 PM by Cronosonic

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#150458: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:18 PM

I don't believe this. I didn't think this would happen. Two hours ago, I sat down and I believed that this would not happen.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Julep Since: Jul, 2010
#150459: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:30 PM

When Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin are over.

If either goes to Trump, he wins.

BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#150460: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:44 PM

It's been said already, but for Clinton it's now all about keeping Pennsylvania and at least 2 of the 3 Midwest states where she had strong polls. (These are Wisconsin, Minnesota, and - most importantly - Michigan.)

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
thatguythere47 Since: Jul, 2010
#150461: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:11:49 PM

@when it's over: when wayne country is done. Our black brothers and sisters need to move Michigan.

538: live state of the race

Is using "Julian Assange is a Hillary butt plug" an acceptable signature quote?
Yinyang107 from the True North (Decatroper) Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
#150462: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:12:03 PM

Nevada could still turn around, the map I'm looking at says there's only 1% of it reporting so far

Irene (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#150463: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:12:30 PM

...Wisconsin, my home state, don't fail me now!

Shadow?
Raddishes Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#150464: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:12:46 PM

I'm pretty much wondering where the heck does Johnson even come from. Nobody even talked about him during the pre-election and he just....popped up.

Demonic_Braeburn Yankee Doodle Dandy from Defective California Since: Jan, 2016
Yankee Doodle Dandy
#150465: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:12:56 PM

Kamala Harris elected California's new US senator.

Any group who acts like morons ironically will eventually find itself swamped by morons who think themselves to be in good company.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150466: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:14:10 PM

Washington swings to Trump lead

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#150467: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:14:18 PM

Here's hoping she gets Pen. She is looking like she'll take it with a small lead.

tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#150468: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:14:23 PM

538 calls Oregon for Clinton.

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
Elle Since: Jan, 2001
#150470: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:14:32 PM

I'm seeing on Twitter that there are people still standing in line in Detroit.

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#150471: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:14:36 PM

How much longer before more polls are announced?

Do not obey in advance.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150473: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:15:39 PM

    Announced 

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

Vermont, Massachussetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, New Mexico, Virginia, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Oregon

    Leading 

Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Iowa, Washington

Pennsylvania, Maine, Minnesota

    Other 

Florida, North Carolina

  • 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
  • Florida: (47.7:49.2) >99% reporting (10:50 pm ET)
    • Broward County 13 precincts not reporting
    • Palm Beach 27 precincts not reporting
    • Monroe County 1 precinct not reporting
    • Bay County: All precincts now reporting
    • Miami-Dade: All precincts now reporting
  • All States reporting except Alaska
  • Senate: +1 -1
  • House: +2 -2

Electoral College:

Clinton 210 | 216 Trump

Updates:

  • Washington: Republican lead
  • Iowa: Republican lead
  • Republican win in Utah

edited 8th Nov '16 8:18:26 PM by lakingsif

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Yinyang107 from the True North (Decatroper) Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
#150474: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:15:45 PM

Washington isnt looking good.

Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#150475: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:15:48 PM

@Beary Scary: I hope this ends soon. I hate feeling like this.


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