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brohaha Chump Supreme from Chump-dom Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
Chump Supreme
#150551: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:19 PM

Wishing hard for all of you right now.

Chump Reigning Supreme, Brohaha
tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#150552: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:34 PM

Sheriff Joe has lost at least.

This is possibly the best news all night.

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."
Pseudopartition Screaming Into The Void from The Cretaeceous Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Screaming Into The Void
#150553: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:39 PM

Just remember that if the worst comes to pass we have to be there for each other. I'm not a US citizen but my heart goes out to all of you and your friends and loved ones who might suffer if that buffoon is put into the White House.
Seconded.

Sheriff Joe has lost at least.
OH FUCK YES. Looks like some Arizonans at least have some sense. Not, y'know, a lot, but...

edited 8th Nov '16 8:33:52 PM by Pseudopartition

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
#150554: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:41 PM

Unfortunately, I think I've already exhausted my capacity for Trump jokes.

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DingoWalley1 Asgore Adopts Noelle Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Can't buy me love
Asgore Adopts Noelle
#150555: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:47 PM

Clinton's now only 20K behind Trump in Michigan (a la CNN).

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#150556: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:29:58 PM

How many electoral votes are Michigan and W Isconsin worth respectively?

Psychedelicate She/Her Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: That's rough, buddy
She/Her
#150557: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:01 PM

I honestly hope everyone will be okay. I don't live in the US, but I honestly hope everything will be okay up there no matter what happens.

LogoP Party Crasher from the Land of Deep Blue Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Party Crasher
#150558: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:06 PM

She still has a chance, Trump's leads in MI and WI are shrinking quickly.

It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#150560: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:48 PM

And, Washington's blue again.

vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#150561: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:48 PM

Jesus christ, the map's not looking good.

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#150562: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:50 PM

He's that asshole sheriff from Arizona, right?

Oh God! Natural light!
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150563: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:51 PM

Democratic win in Washington

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
Julep Since: Jul, 2010
#150564: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:30:55 PM

If Clinton looses Wisconsin she could make up those votes with Nevada and New Hampshire, leaving her one vote behind, which could be made from Alaska, the Maine congressional district or the Nebraska congressional district.

None of that is going to happen.

Seriously, how can you talk of Clinton overperforming anywhere since she never did that before? It's not Rocky IV. The hero isn't going to get up and win despite realistically being close to a coma.

brohaha Chump Supreme from Chump-dom Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
Chump Supreme
#150565: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:02 PM

We're in the home stretch, guys. For better or for worse, it's gonna be over in a matter of hours. Breathe if ya need to.

Chump Reigning Supreme, Brohaha
rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#150566: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:13 PM

Sheriff Joe has lost at least.

There's at least some good news.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#150567: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:14 PM

Wisconsin and Minnesota are 10 each. Michigan is 16.

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
hardcorefakes coolest_guy from probably America Since: Oct, 2015 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
coolest_guy
#150568: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:32 PM

Is that a wrap for tonight?

thatguythere47 Since: Jul, 2010
#150569: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:35 PM

In what universe of voters does sherif joe lose but trump is winning? goddam white people

Is using "Julian Assange is a Hillary butt plug" an acceptable signature quote?
MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#150570: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:31:49 PM

Fox called Wisconsin for Trump.

If true, it's over and Trump is president.

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#150571: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:32:10 PM

That sheriff is Maricopa County, AZ.

NBC Calls: FL, IA, UT to Trump

  • Clinton (209): CA, CO CT, DE, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, VT, VA, WA
  • Trump (234): AL, AR, FL, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TX, UT, WV, WY
  • Too early/close: AZ, GA, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, PA, VA, WI

Senate:

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

edited 8th Nov '16 8:32:51 PM by megarockman

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#150572: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:32:11 PM

At least Arizonans will have it slightly easier than it could've been.

MadSkillz Destroyer of Worlds Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: I only want you gone
Destroyer of Worlds
#150573: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:32:24 PM

Wisconsin probably just fucking won Trump the presidency.

BestOf FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC! from Finland Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Falling within your bell curve
FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC!
#150574: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:32:28 PM

Tonight is not over. Clinton is catching up in her stronghold of the Midwest. If she wins those states and the rest of her base, she'll still win the Presidency.

Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#150575: Nov 8th 2016 at 8:32:36 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, Utah

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, Iowa

Pennsylvania, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington

    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
  • Canada's Immigration website has crashed.
  • Senate: +1 -1
  • House: +2 -2

Electoral College:

Clinton 222 | 222 Trump

Updates:

  • Nevada takes Democratic lead
  • Democrat win in Washington

edited 8th Nov '16 8:34:28 PM by lakingsif

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

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