Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:10 PM
EarlG (13,419 posts)
If you missed it, or just want to relive the memory, here's what election night looked like on DU
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 If you missed it, or just want to relive the memory, here's what election night looked like on DU (Original post) |
EarlG | Nov 2012 | OP |
| Little Star | Nov 2012 | #1 | |
| femrap | Nov 2012 | #83 | |
| Poll_Blind | Nov 2012 | #2 | |
| FSogol | Nov 2012 | #3 | |
| graham4anything | Nov 2012 | #4 | |
| DJ13 | Nov 2012 | #5 | |
| graham4anything | Nov 2012 | #9 | |
| Marthe48 | Nov 2012 | #26 | |
| demilib | Nov 2012 | #37 | |
| NYC Liberal | Nov 2012 | #74 | |
| xtraxritical | Nov 2012 | #86 | |
| YvonneCa | Nov 2012 | #90 | |
| HappyMe | Nov 2012 | #6 | |
| Arkansas Granny | Nov 2012 | #7 | |
| lamp_shade | Nov 2012 | #8 | |
| hwmnbn | Nov 2012 | #10 | |
| malaise | Nov 2012 | #11 | |
| corkhead | Nov 2012 | #50 | |
| malaise | Nov 2012 | #52 | |
| corkhead | Nov 2012 | #54 | |
| AverageJoe90 | Nov 2012 | #91 | |
| MrMickeysMom | Nov 2012 | #93 | |
| warrior1 | Nov 2012 | #12 | |
| one_voice | Nov 2012 | #13 | |
| Happyhippychick | Nov 2012 | #14 | |
| Arugula Latte | Nov 2012 | #15 | |
| Puglover | Nov 2012 | #16 | |
| robertpaulsen | Nov 2012 | #17 | |
| freshwest | Nov 2012 | #19 | |
| lapislzi | Nov 2012 | #18 | |
| Downtown Hound | Nov 2012 | #20 | |
| lapislzi | Nov 2012 | #23 | |
| Aldo Leopold | Nov 2012 | #21 | |
| russspeakeasy | Nov 2012 | #22 | |
| rocktivity | Nov 2012 | #24 | |
| CatWoman | Nov 2012 | #25 | |
| Rose Siding | Nov 2012 | #27 | |
| Cha | Nov 2012 | #32 | |
| liberalmuse | Nov 2012 | #28 | |
| zwyziec | Nov 2012 | #29 | |
| Cha | Nov 2012 | #30 | |
| zipplewrath | Nov 2012 | #31 | |
| Johnny2X2X | Nov 2012 | #33 | |
| WI_DEM | Nov 2012 | #34 | |
| annabanana | Nov 2012 | #35 | |
| WillyT | Nov 2012 | #36 | |
| Liberal_Stalwart71 | Nov 2012 | #38 | |
| calimary | Nov 2012 | #39 | |
| myrna minx | Nov 2012 | #40 | |
| WheelWalker | Nov 2012 | #41 | |
| JustAnotherGen | Nov 2012 | #42 | |
| lexw | Nov 2012 | #43 | |
| irisblue | Nov 2012 | #44 | |
| OKNancy | Nov 2012 | #45 | |
| Gregorian | Nov 2012 | #46 | |
| Phentex | Nov 2012 | #47 | |
| grantcart | Nov 2012 | #48 | |
| bluestate10 | Nov 2012 | #49 | |
| elleng | Nov 2012 | #51 | |
| MgtPA | Nov 2012 | #53 | |
| ProudProgressiveNow | Nov 2012 | #55 | |
| nadinbrzezinski | Nov 2012 | #56 | |
| Raine | Nov 2012 | #57 | |
| sheshe2 | Nov 2012 | #58 | |
| treestar | Nov 2012 | #59 | |
| Sedona | Nov 2012 | #60 | |
| Hamlette | Nov 2012 | #61 | |
| Scurrilous | Nov 2012 | #62 | |
| trailmonkee | Nov 2012 | #63 | |
| spanone | Nov 2012 | #64 | |
| ReRe | Nov 2012 | #65 | |
| NMDemDist2 | Nov 2012 | #66 | |
| SaveAmerica | Nov 2012 | #67 | |
| littlemissmartypants | Nov 2012 | #68 | |
| SaveAmerica | Nov 2012 | #69 | |
| SeattleVet | Nov 2012 | #70 | |
| susanna | Nov 2012 | #71 | |
| Major Hogwash | Nov 2012 | #72 | |
| Hissyspit | Nov 2012 | #73 | |
| aquart | Nov 2012 | #75 | |
| 4lbs | Nov 2012 | #76 | |
| outsideworld | Nov 2012 | #77 | |
| jalAbi | Nov 2012 | #78 | |
| 4bucksagallon | Nov 2012 | #79 | |
| gopiscrap | Nov 2012 | #80 | |
| Maraya1969 | Nov 2012 | #81 | |
| Arugula Latte | Nov 2012 | #82 | |
| norahs8 | Nov 2012 | #84 | |
| INdemo | Nov 2012 | #85 | |
| Liberal_Dog | Nov 2012 | #87 | |
| Scurrilous | Nov 2012 | #88 | |
| lonestarnot | Nov 2012 | #89 | |
| SaveAmerica | Nov 2012 | #92 |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:13 PM
Little Star (11,646 posts)
1. It was a wild night. Thanks for the memories.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:15 PM
FSogol (16,018 posts)
3. It was cute how everyone had 1 post celebrating Obama's win.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:17 PM
graham4anything (9,177 posts)
4. In some ways, it was a more fullfilling night than in 2008...it solidified everything good.
Response to graham4anything (Reply #4)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:22 PM
5. No, for many it was LESS fullfilling
Response to DJ13 (Reply #5)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:47 PM
graham4anything (9,177 posts)
9. I was talking about the victory itself.
Response to DJ13 (Reply #5)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 04:34 AM
NYC Liberal (15,599 posts)
74. That has been done before. It's based on the traffic.
Response to NYC Liberal (Reply #74)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 12:46 PM
xtraxritical (2,968 posts)
86. After a solid two years of blah, blah blah about elections on every air wave possible 24/7
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:22 PM
HappyMe (11,823 posts)
6. I wasn't here.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:31 PM
Arkansas Granny (14,634 posts)
7. Good job! That was fun!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:36 PM
lamp_shade (9,970 posts)
8. Thank you so much for this.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:48 PM
hwmnbn (3,726 posts)
10. Thank you. I had to work that night...
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:52 PM
malaise (106,021 posts)
11. Ha I called it at 9.23pm
Response to malaise (Reply #11)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:33 PM
corkhead (3,922 posts)
50. Ha, I beat you. I called it on 8.12
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8.12.2011, that is - when I saw this...
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Response to corkhead (Reply #50)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:40 PM
malaise (106,021 posts)
52. ROFL
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That was way earlier - hahahahahha - I knew Americans would never let Rmoney become President. And Dems had a great campaign.
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Response to malaise (Reply #52)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:07 PM
corkhead (3,922 posts)
54. They might have had a chance if they picked the other Mormon dude, but they couldn't help themselves
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And I totally agree, OFA ran another stellar campaign. They kept their eye on the prize.
Let me be the first to congratulate you on your 100,000th post, just in case you post it while I am typing this (I'm a little slow-I still have to look at the keys)  |
Response to malaise (Reply #52)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 10:46 PM
91. So true, so true.
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Last edited Thu Nov 15, 2012, 10:46 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) The American people shone through last Tuesday, by giving our President another well-deserved term in office. And a big round of applause to all those who helped make it possible.
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Response to corkhead (Reply #50)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 11:40 PM
MrMickeysMom (10,682 posts)
93. Sort of makes me wish I was an animator to these fools...
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:53 PM
one_voice (11,027 posts)
13. Thanks...
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I got the same feeling all over again reading he won.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:57 PM
Happyhippychick (5,695 posts)
14. Oh what a night! Thanks so much for this, I'm still celebrating!!!!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:58 PM
Arugula Latte (40,136 posts)
15. Ahh, a Thing of Beauty
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 02:00 PM
Puglover (14,590 posts)
16. Thanks Earlg.
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I'm such a geek I saved all of the MSNBC coverage on my DVR. I keep replaying Ratchel calling it. OVER and OVER and OVER.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 02:04 PM
17. Oh boy, that felt GOOD! Thanks EarlG.
Response to robertpaulsen (Reply #17)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 02:12 PM
freshwest (31,430 posts)
19. Agreed! And I hadn't even seen all of those. Bookmarking to my browser to enjoy forever.
Response to Downtown Hound (Reply #20)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:11 PM
23. Her vote counted even more downticket
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:07 PM
21. Having been out of the country that night, and 6 hours ahead,
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I missed the live action, so THANK YOU THIS IS AWESOME!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:10 PM
russspeakeasy (5,731 posts)
22. And I thank you.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:14 PM
rocktivity (36,625 posts)
24. Thanks so much
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Especially since I spent the evening refreshing the Latest Threads link on my cell phone in the motel I had to take refuge in because of Hurricane Sandy!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:17 PM
CatWoman (67,971 posts)
25. LOL
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I was drunk and chatting with my boyfriend on Skype, so I missed a great deal.
Thanks for the thread  |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:21 PM
Rose Siding (29,855 posts)
27. You are such a sweetie! Thanks!
Response to Rose Siding (Reply #27)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:31 PM
Cha (124,546 posts)
32. That's so funny, Rose.. that's basically
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what I wrote downthread!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:24 PM
liberalmuse (15,420 posts)
28. Thanks for posting this.
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I was downtown watching MSNBC and missed getting the results on DU.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:29 PM
Cha (124,546 posts)
30. Thank you, EarlG.. you're such a
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Sweetie! Good Times!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:35 PM
WI_DEM (32,522 posts)
34. Nice trip down memory lane.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:46 PM
annabanana (45,567 posts)
35. I was plunged in a Sandy darkness during that night.. THANK YOU for the chance to
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 03:49 PM
WillyT (45,573 posts)
36. K & R !!!
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Thank you.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:05 PM
Liberal_Stalwart71 (13,853 posts)
38. I could never tire of this.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:06 PM
calimary (30,599 posts)
39. THANK YOU, EarlG!!! I love this! Glad you posted it! Wanna savor it all over again!
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Last edited Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:10 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) That was a GREAT night! On edit - looking over the threads - UTTER DELICIOUSNESS!!!!!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:06 PM
WheelWalker (4,921 posts)
41. How fun !!!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:17 PM
JustAnotherGen (5,589 posts)
42. Thanks for posting this Earl
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:49 PM
irisblue (1,498 posts)
44. YOU ROCK EARL
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:52 PM
OKNancy (29,941 posts)
45. That was fun... reading over it, one thing jumped out
 Downton Abbey Cookbook
It just made me laugh.. like here we are in the excitement of the election, and then I read that. It tickled me. |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:56 PM
Gregorian (19,609 posts)
46. New words were created that night. My favorite- Repukazoids
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 05:10 PM
Phentex (7,916 posts)
47. How fun! DU kept me awake a long time that night!
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Thanks for doing this!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 05:21 PM
grantcart (38,741 posts)
48. also known in the future as "the good ole days" btw
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:08 PM
bluestate10 (8,572 posts)
49. Thanks. Re-reading that brought tears to my eyes. nt
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 06:36 PM
elleng (40,525 posts)
51. Thanks, EarlG.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:10 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (3,239 posts)
55. K&R nt Thanks!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:11 PM
56. IT WAS far more fun at GOP HQ
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trust me.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:25 PM
Raine (20,175 posts)
57. It's a BEAUTIFUL thing ... THANKS! nt
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:20 PM
sheshe2 (4,839 posts)
58. Thanks for sharing EarlG!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:22 PM
59. Thank you!
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So neat! I love how there are multiples of the win in each state! And so many one post threads!
Such a fun thing to re-live! |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:52 PM
Sedona (1,729 posts)
60. Who knew? Saved for posterity.
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I'm so glad I.posted a little something.
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:58 PM
Hamlette (11,844 posts)
61. great post, was so fun to read it all in one place.
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 09:15 PM
trailmonkee (2,595 posts)
63. totally entertaining, thanks for doing that
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 09:25 PM
ReRe (2,854 posts)
65. Thanks EarlG...
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That is a thing of beauty. I zoomed to the bottom and scanned upwards slowly. Amazing. That's all I can say. My face hurts for smiling so big for so long as I slowly scanned up. Thank you guys so much for what you do! DU is a FORCE!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:10 PM
NMDemDist2 (48,853 posts)
66. ahhhh precious memories
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:15 PM
67. Ha! I started to respond to the first one re: Maddow and Too Close to Call!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 10:23 PM
littlemissmartypants (2,999 posts)
68. Best Post Ever
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 11:49 PM
69. I love how mad everyone was at the sight of Blackwell on MSNBC
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 02:12 AM
70. Would have loved to have experienced it live...
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 02:21 AM
susanna (4,316 posts)
71. I was here...and I didn't see half of these posts!
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Thank you, Earl G, for bringing the timeline to light.
Of course, I did see the other half and celebrated with like-minded folks WAY into the night. Still happy!
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 04:21 AM
Hissyspit (40,059 posts)
73. "Freeperville is a funeral parlor"
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 06:23 AM
76. Good one. I've recorded election day and night on MSNBC. It's 12 hours long. From 6:00pm Eastern
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to 6:00am Eastern.
It's on 3 DVD discs. Along with all off Obama's and the DNC's other great moments. This will go down in history along with 2008. |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 10:02 AM
gopiscrap (2,400 posts)
80. that was a great night
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 11:18 AM
Maraya1969 (10,098 posts)
81. Thank you for that!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 11:32 AM
Arugula Latte (40,136 posts)
82. Some of my favorite thread titles:
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Sleeper Story: Politico now has to be Nate Silver's Butler for a year
A big FUCK YOU to Fat Tony and his SCOTUS allies on the Citizens United decision! Oh, we're sorry. Were you all saying you needed to get off of work before you could beat us? Suck on my math Turd Blossom!!! Nate Silver: "How You Like Me Now" Now the Repubs slap their bibs on & commence dining on one another. Fuck off you rich mother fucker!!!!!!! Welcome to the dust bin of fucking history! 4 more years: Message to the GOP---- BITE ME!!!!!! cnn finally realizes Obama had won, they must have been watching msnbc Nate Silver = Nostradamus O-fukking-HIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More Schadenfreepen I turned on ABC I think Diane Sawyer is drunk Joe the Plumber is getting his ass kicked... Axelrod's MUSTACHE IS SECURE! Koch stick it up your crotch I love The DU. |
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 12:26 PM
85. That no doubt took a lot of work to put together..Thank You
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 10:32 PM
lonestarnot (71,133 posts)
89. Well done Earl G!
Response to EarlG (Original post)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 10:59 PM
92. I only have 1 regret - that I didn't post about Ohio win or OBAMA: reelected!!
