Liveblog: Election 2012

TIME’s politics team brings you up-to-the-minute commentary and coverage throughout election night.

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Sue_N
Sue_N

That? That right there? That is why I voted for this man twice, and why, even when I am most frustrated with him, I never regret that vote.

Curious_Quiche
Curious_Quiche

Greater than the sum of our individual ambitions.... 8' |

Sue_N
Sue_N

"We are one American family, and we rise and fall as one nation."

This election in a nutshell.

Sue_N
Sue_N

Is Steve Schmidt gonna have a career in the GOP after this? The dude just came out supporting gay marriage.

Sue_N
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On the down side, my congress critter/cross to bear, Louie Gohmert, won by a huge margin.

C'mon, Obama, I need a great victory speech to wash that away. Especially since I'm now dry.

Sue_N
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Wow, that was unexpectedly human.

Figures they'd get the emotion chip woring when it's too late.

NP042
NP042

Did anyone else catch Rove accuse someone else of accusing their opponents of being un-American for disagreeing with them?  Hilarity at it's best.

Sue_N
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@NP042 The GOP: Where irony goes to die a slow and painful death.

nflfoghorn
nflfoghorn

Ritt can now go to Utah and start his own nation....

Sue_N
Sue_N

And Tammy Balswin beats Tommy Thompson.

Sue_N
Sue_N

*Baldwin. Damn it.

Curious_Quiche
Curious_Quiche

Money shot coming! The concession! Get the cameras up!

SirDonQuixotic
SirDonQuixotic

@Curious_Quiche  

I wonder if they'll play the theme from The Rock in the background again.  I'm hoping they'll play Depeche Mode's WRONG.

doddeb
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Mitt just called The President to concede.

nflfoghorn
nflfoghorn

@doddeb Tagg actually went to Chicago to punch BO out.

Sue_N
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@nflfoghorn @doddeb And Michelle handed him his ass.

Sue_N
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@doddeb @nflfoghorn I have three minutes left to drink, and half a bottle.

My labs are gonna be interesting tomorrow.

doddeb
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@Sue_N @DonQuixotic @nflfoghorn: Peaceful transition. God bless America.

SirDonQuixotic
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Virginia has been called for Obama!  Again!  I can't describe how happy that makes me...

nflfoghorn
nflfoghorn

Everyone thought BO was toast in FL.  Maybe the way he handled the northeast post-Sandy was something Floridians could relate to.  God forbid he ever  has to deal with Lurch due to a disaster. 

Sue_N
Sue_N

@DonQuixotic Woohoo! Yes! And thank you, Don.

I envy all of you in rational states.

doddeb
doddeb

:@DonQuixotic : I know you worked hard for this! CONGRATS!