***Okay folks, here we go! Save Democracy! How're we feeling?***

[nolabear]

Coverage about to start. I’m watching MSNBC because five minutes of CNN freaked me the hell out.

Keep me up with your locals too.

[samplegirl]

1. Nervous

all day!

[Claustrum]

2. LOL.... Morning Joe did it for me this morning.

I am still debating when to start tuning in.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

61. For sure. But there was one funny thing Joe said

That trump was acting worse than a high school student council election candidate.

[Claustrum]

62. He was just attacking everyone, TFG and democrats alike.

Though, he said FL could be a record breaking win for DeSantis with like a 20 points win. As much as I hate that to be true, it's looking like it's possible.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

64. Yup... He knows Florida

[AZSkiffyGeek]

3. Like I need several gummies...

[nolabear]

4. I heard that!

[electric_blue68]

53. 😄

[Ocelot II]

5. I will be at a choir rehearsal all evening, and unable to watch

or think about the elections, which is fine with me. Whatever happens, happens.

[Demsrule86]

6. I am feeling nervous...

[SheltieLover]

7. Extremely optimistic!

[onetexan]

12. Thanks! I needed that

Go Dems!!

[SheltieLover]

17. Hold the vision of a huge Blue tsunami as if it is already history!

They will whine & moan & file suits but whdn all is said & done, it's Blue!

[electric_blue68]

58. Will do! 👍 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 Republicans say..."Blub, blub!"😜

[nolabear]

16. I'm flirting with optimism myself. The kids are out in droves.

I’m thinking they just might push us over. Roe matters. Marriage equality matters. I’m counting on women and youngers.

[SheltieLover]

19. Yup!

🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

[electric_blue68]

55. Somewhat nervous. I have more hope than a few weeks ago. 👍

[we can do it]

8. Nervous but optimistic. 💙

[tishaLA]

9. I have CNN on because I guess I'm a masochist

I've just about had enough of it, but I was thinking MSNBC was giving a too-rosy picture.

Anxious. Very anxious.

[hamsterjill]

11. I listened to about ten minutes of CNN on the drive home.

Tapper was jumping for joy over Biden’s disapproval and the economy. It’s like they’ve already called it tonight.

[nolabear]

14. Are the Republicans still on that panel?

I wanted to throw things!

[tishaLA]

22. They don't need repubs when they also have Kasie Hunt and

Van Jones.

Remember in 2018 when we had significant gains in the House, but Van decided early on that it was just a blue ripple--we ended up gaining 40 seats, but it wasn't apparent until a couple days later, but by then "the narrative" was already established to our detriment. He's a smart guy, but he says a lot off bullshit.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

63. CNN rosy too. But facts and trends and exits are what they are huh

Was waiting for Erin Burnett.. thought she was going to co-anchor. Some of the men I hate. And they won't let women talk. Van Jones worst.

[COL Mustard]

10. I'm feeling very apprehensive

Can’t lie. I’m concerned about our future if it goes badly tonight.

[CentralMass]

13. I am not feeling optimistic. I will check later in the evening. I am on the West Coasr.

[nolabear]

15. Me too. Gonna be a long afternoon/evening.

Washington has some important stuff going on. Patty Murray/Tiffany (OMG) Smiley. I want to beat that woman with a stick.

[Akacia]

74. me too.

Tiffany Smileys commercials made me wish for a T.V. brick. So much disinformation.

[nolabear]

75. But her husband's bliiiiiiind! Did you know he can't even seeee?

That’s just bizarre.

[Marius25]

18. Not great, but I have severe anxiety in general.

Had a panic attack in 2020 on election night. Worried about one tonight too.

I'm hoping Dems keep the Senate, but I think holding the House is unlikely. I'm really nervous about Nevada. We had lower than expected in person turnout.

[nolabear]

25. Hang in there. It's a process.

[MLAA]

31. You already have results on in person voting?

I thought it was too early for that. Fingers crossed!

[Marius25]

36. Ralston, who is an expert on Nevada elections

said Dems are behind on same-day voting. He had predicted Dems keeping the Senate, but he's less sure of that now.

[MLAA]

37. Thanks! Here's hoping he is wrong!

[Unwind Your Mind]

20. I feel good

Kansas is still a thing IMO

Youth vote up 360% in Wisconsin (from 2018)

[Emile]

21. I think we are going to have a good night.

[SheltieLover]

28. We sure are!

🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

[kwolf68]

23. 20 yo daughter just voted

She said “I don’t really care. Actually I do I don’t want to lose my rights.” Straight Dem of course

[electric_blue68]

24. I have to check if there's any phone GOTV left to go do. Just came back from dinner...

been calling all afternoon.

Unfortunately I had to cancel my calls last week bc my phone is so overloaded w screengrabs & photos (have a transfer problem to SDcard). I couldn't upload Zoom which is what they were doing. Started to be able to transfer Sun after getting new instructions. Then it stopped again.

So I finally got in touch w Dem GOTV yesterday. Said I really wanted to do something ! Could I call w/o Zoom. Said they'd figure it out

I got the set up this mornjng and went ahead. 👍
Talked to WISC, NH, GA.

Seems a bunch of Mountain & West Coast States do only.Mail In. I'll check.
Then I'll drop in soon after 7PM to take a peek. If done calling - I'll stay. 👍

Later!

[nolabear]

27. Thank you thank you thank you!

[electric_blue68]

38. aaawww thx. Been frustrated at not doing much bc of Covid....

I've done GOTV for a long time w official groups, or on my own.

Designed and xerox my own flyers, hang around the neighborhood, and down at Universities. I'm proud of those! 😁
Circumstances prevented me From being able to do that

Welp, off to check!

Later!

[FakeNoose]

26. Yes I've had MSNBC on all day

... and that's unusual for me.

I'm ready for some good news starting in a couple of hours. (It's just after 6 p.m. here and first results will be announced after 7 p.m.) Pennsylvania will be one of the last states to report, I'm ready for that.

[Freddie]

41. We won't know tonight in PA

[Claustrum]

44. If the lead is big enough, we might know tonight. n/t

[FakeNoose]

47. We might hear Josh Shapiro get called tonight for the gubernatorial race

He's going to win by 10 points or more, and even some Repukes are voting for him.

However the Fetterman/Oz Senate race has everyone on p[ins and needles - that will definitely be too close to call tonight. Maybe not for a few days. I know Fetterman will win this, but it will be much closer.

[vercetti2021]

29. I'm not gonna worry

I voted, we all voted. Its up to what the people want. I hope they picked democracy over fascism because of the want of cheaper gas

[MLAA]

30. I'm feeling good about young people not wanting to die for having sex.

[boston bean]

32. I cannot do Kornacki.

[calguy]

33. I don't think it will be a good night for us.

I'm not seeing reports of heavy turnout among young voters, and that is where our power is.

Young people have the numbers to pass anything they want, but unless they exercise that power, all will be lost for them.

My generation has had its run. The torch has been passed. If they don't pick it up and run with it, no one can help tbem.

[MerryHolidays]

34. I have seen GREAT reports of young DEMOCRATIC people voting. Young Repubs are way done.

Fine with me.

For example, check Dane County, Wisconsin, where University of Wisconsin - Madison is.

[nolabear]

35. I've seen many reports of high young voter turnout.

That’s one thing that makes me hopeful.

[calguy]

39. I certainly hope you are correct.

Young voters are the future. It's theirs for the taking.

[Freddie]

40. We won't know for a couple days in PA

Due to the R’s refusal to change the law to allow processing of mail votes before today. Of course the longer it takes the more they’ll scream fraud if it doesn’t go their way.

[samnsara]

42. well im pissed as hell..my dtr and 2 grand dtrs moved from seattle to alabama

..from mail in ballots to walk to the polls stand in line and mark a ballot.

NEITHER of them got out of bed this morning to go to the polls..




.....maybe gramma will not get out of bed to buy their xmas presents.

[nolabear]

43. Oof. I feel ya.

[nolabear]

45. 7 pm poll closings in 3...2...1...

[2 Meow Momma]

46. Tummy is doing flips.

I’m probably going to be ugly crying either way things go.

I wish I drank!

[nolabear]

48. Crist beating DeSatan in Broward County.

Hey…I’ll take what I can get. 😄

[2 Meow Momma]

49. Totally! And Booker was ahead of Rand Paul with 4% in.

Wish those would be the final numbers.

[electric_blue68]

50. I hear ya 👍

[nolabear]

51. Oh hell. Rubio is ahead of Demmings in Miami-Dade.

[W_HAMILTON]

57. I wouldn't worry so much about our national chances based on Florida.

I posted something about how our early vote was looking in various states and FL was one of the ones we were doing terrible in. I don't want to say it, but FL looks to be a lost cause nowadays. This is one reason you have to fight Republicans tooth and nail, because once you let them gain control over your government, they will do everything legally (and sometimes illegally...) to retain that power.

I didn't want to be a downer and depress anyone's vote so I didn't say anything before the election, but from my GOTV efforts with that state in the past, it just seems to be a wasted effort. It may seem strange now that a perennial swing state could be turning more into a Republican-leaning state, but that's just how that state has gone and we have many other exciting opportunities to swing traditionally red states into our favor (AZ, GA, soon NC, maybe even TX eventually, etc.).

[electric_blue68]

52. Taking a bit of a break. I can continue to GOTV call to AZ till 8:30ish+ EST. I figure ...

any later they probably wouldn't make it on time.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

54. Prepared myself to lose at least a week ago. So only way up will

be fantastic! But exits looked really bad.for is.

There is nothing really you can do about inflation. You just are unlucky enough to be in charge when it happens. We as Dems shouldn't minimize this tho...millions can't buy groceries and pay their bills.

[Horse with no Name]

56. Very apprehensive

Sick to my stomach.

[nolabear]

59. Oh no...Rand Paul projected winner.

I’m going to have to practice my Zen…

[Laura PourMeADrink]

60. Hear ya. Guess we can take comfort in the fact that his neighbor probably didn't vote for him:) nt

[nolabear]

65. Ha! I'm so sick of smarmy weasels.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

71. Hey we need to act like trump... It's 7 p + in NYC, whoever's

Ahead won !!! GA NH OH senate all blue. Done, check !!

No matter what happens we should ALL say they cheated

[nolabear]

66. PA polls closing in 3...2...1...

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Wednesdays]

67. We're ahead in senate races in GA, OH, and NC

If we take all three of those, 99% chance we keep the senate!

[nolabear]

68. If I NEVER see Herschel Walker again...

[nolabear]

70. Whoa...Fetterman 84% in Allegheny County!

Go Pittsburgh!

[nolabear]

72. Oz is getting a shellacking! Early but boy does it look good.

[ShazzieB]

73. Watching MSNBC here.

Spending election night with my girl Rachel M and the rest of the MSNBC gang.

[tonekat]

76. I was watching MSNBC

But realized my BP was not reacting well when Kornacki called NH Gov. for Sununu...even though he's trailing the Dem challenger in votes.

[AggressiveCanary]

77. Cautiously Optimistic

I'm just looking at the Google election returns, and at this time we're leading in OH, GA, PA, and NC for the senate.

[honest.abe]

78. If we win those four do we retain the Senate?

[AggressiveCanary]

80. I imagine if we do end up winning all 4...

We have an excellent chance of controlling the Senate.

[honest.abe]

81. Sounds good!

Thanks!

[dwayneb]

79. Realistic

It would be absolutely amazing if Democrats hold either the House or the Senate given the situation. Will find out in the morning.

[nolabear]

82. OMG I'm reading Sarah Huckleberry Sanders won Gov of Arkansas.

Nothing on TV but multiple Twitter reports.

Sweet Jesus…

[Laura PourMeADrink]

83. Gonna lose GA to a dipshit:(

[Wednesdays]

84. Dems are leading in FIVE senate races

that were supposed to have had good chances of turning Republican.

And this is during the "Red Mirage" phase!

[COL Mustard]

85. I will say in all honesty

I am so glad my apprehension appears to have been misplaced. The GQP may in fact take the House, but it's looking more like they will not take the Senate, so they can be blocked. Thank the Gods.

[nolabear]

86. I think we're all very relieved.