CNN reporting that Georgia has 100k votes outstanding, but Trump is up 118k votes. If their reporting is accurate, why aren’t they calling Georgia for Trump?
AP calls Iowa’s 3rd district for Zach Nunn, a Republican hold.
Steve Garvey with a grace note to open his concession speech, reminding people that sports teaches a sportsmanship that is sometimes lacking in politics:
“Now I’m assuming that the blue I’m seeing in the audience tonight … is not because you are at the wrong party — but because you are celebrating the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated. But, I’ll tell you from personal experience back in 1981, that when it involves beating the New York Yankees — it’s all the sweeter.
In baseball, like in many professional sports, there’s a tradition of members of the opposing team to congratulate the winners. Often times with a handshake on the field or even a visit to the opponent’s clubhouse.
In that same spirit I congratulate Congressman Adam Schiff on his victory. Using their enormous power the voters have elected him the next US Senator from California. And I respect that and wish him good choices for all of the people in the years to come.”
With nearly all the votes counted, there are two potential House flips in favor of Republicans in Pennsylvania.
In the 7th district, Republican Ryan Mackenzie leads incumbent Democrat Susan Wild by about 11,000 votes.
In the 8th district, Republican Robert Bresnahan leads incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright by about 8,000 votes.
Hey, that lawfare by Alvin Bragg that was aimed to make sure Republicans renominated Donald Trump really worked out for the Democrats, huh?
And with that, the Republicans officially take control of the Senate. This was mostly a foregone conclusion before the night began, but now it is confirmed.
Republicans have secured the Senate. AP called Nebraska Senate race for Deb Fischer.
One anecdote that you probably didn’t expect:
Harris’s lead in Virginia of four points is the same as her lead in New Jersey. 51-47 in both, with nearly all the votes counted.
West Palm Beach — Lots of early gloating from longtime Trump allies here inside Trump’s election night party as results keep trickling in and things continue to look promising for the GOP ticket.
“He ran what was, for him, very disciplined campaign,” says longtime ally Roger Stone. “He is a free spirit. He’s not handled, he’s not managed, he’s not packaged. He is what he is.”
The Nation, three days ago: “Why the UAW’s Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn.”
Nebraska voters, today: Reelect Republican Deb Fischer.