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megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#150476: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:15:51 PM

At this point it'll be whenever the networks are comfortable enough - all states' polls except for Alaska are now closed.

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#150477: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:16:04 PM

If people really are queuing in Detroit, that means those polling stations aren't closed yet (and can't be until they've voted). Then they'll count the votes.

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150478: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:16:06 PM

Utah has been called for Donald Trump

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
brohaha Chump Supreme from Chump-dom Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
Chump Supreme
#150479: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:16:18 PM

Washington what are you DOING I honestly thought this wouldn't happen but now I'm just incredibly concerned.

Chump Reigning Supreme, Brohaha
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#150480: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:16:38 PM

Damn, was hoping for Mc Mullin.

I don't think the 3% of Libertarians were ever going to vote for Clinton, Trump or not.

edited 8th Nov '16 8:17:13 PM by AlleyOop

lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150481: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:16:56 PM

Iowa swings to Republican lead

Republican win in Utah

edited 8th Nov '16 8:17:09 PM by lakingsif

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
YamiVizziniX Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
#150482: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:17:22 PM

Supposedly only 55% of Michigan has reported.

There is no beginning. There is no end. There is only... Hooty.
TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
No longer a forum herald
#150483: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:17:31 PM

If Washington goes to Trump it's over, because Hillary would literally have to take EVERYTHING else to win.

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#150484: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:17:34 PM

I'm hoping for a miracle. I am. I'm not religious, but I'm thinking of praying now. If only for some psych comfort.

BonsaiForest Since: Jan, 2001
#150485: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:17:43 PM

So much for the idea that Utah's voters would push really hard against Trump, despite hating him. Lovely.

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#150486: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:17:46 PM

I notice that the people saying "don't panic" have gone silent.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#150487: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:18:23 PM

Oh God.

God no, please no.

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150488: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:18:25 PM

Trump projected to win Nebraska.

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#150489: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:18:38 PM

@Wildcard: I can't wait for this misery to be over.

Do not obey in advance.
speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#150490: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:18:40 PM

I only see 19.3% of the votes counted for Utah on Washington Post.

Raddishes Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#150492: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:05 PM

It gets tiresome to repeat oneself.

But this is not good, no.

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#150493: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:09 PM

WHAT.

IS.

WRONG.

WITH US.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Wildcard Since: Jun, 2012
#150494: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:14 PM

How many states are left?

[up]We elected Reagan too. He fucked up a whole lot of stuff. Now we'll have to deal with our generations Reagan.

edited 8th Nov '16 8:19:59 PM by Wildcard

BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#150495: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:23 PM

I'm still not quite panicking yet. I still expect Clinton to win Washington (it's still early to call it) and Pennsylvania, and I'm not through with New Hampshire until it's called.

After that it's still the Midwest. If we've got big cities from Michigan giving that state to Clinton there's still a good chance she'll win.

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
Demonic_Braeburn Yankee Doodle Dandy from Defective California Since: Jan, 2016
Yankee Doodle Dandy
#150496: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:50 PM

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is projected to defeat Democrat Russ Feingold, a massive upset that provides a huge boost for GOP chances to keep the Senate majority.

Any group who acts like morons ironically will eventually find itself swamped by morons who think themselves to be in good company.
nightwyrm_zero Since: Apr, 2010
#150497: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:19:58 PM

Oh god....this is the darkest timeline isn't it. I'm in the wrong fucking universe!

Shippudentimes Since: Dec, 2012
#150498: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:20:05 PM

The reporter I'm listening to sounds like he's beginning to break down in tears.

LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150499: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:20:17 PM

Arizona.

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150500: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:20:18 PM

Democratic win in Pennsylvania

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!

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