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So, how long after poll closing do Pennsylvania and Maryland get called? (Original Post) NuclearDem Apr 2016 OP
I think MD will be called as soon as the first votes come in. 30-40 mins on PA. SaschaHM Apr 2016 #1
Some of Maryland isn't closing until 9pm nt Walk away Apr 2016 #8
It will be quick as Hillary will fulfill what the polls predicted. stopbush Apr 2016 #2
Md fairly soon, but also remember that HRC won NY by 16-points book_worm Apr 2016 #3
The networks televising the primary coverage... yallerdawg Apr 2016 #4
I say as soon as they close............. KewlKat Apr 2016 #5
8:10 come on HRC a clean sweep tonight FloridaBlues Apr 2016 #6
Networks have been overly cautious about calling races for the last 16 years bluestateguy Apr 2016 #7
What matters are the delegate counts. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #9
Maryland in 5 seconds CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #10
Darn it was more like 18 seconds CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #12
Wow. Maryland for Hillary called in seconds! Kaleva Apr 2016 #11
Clinton Wins Delaware shadowandblossom Apr 2016 #13

stopbush

(24,396 posts)
2. It will be quick as Hillary will fulfill what the polls predicted.
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 06:54 PM
Apr 2016

The networks still like being the first to call a race. There's no incentive to play it conservatively.

book_worm

(15,951 posts)
3. Md fairly soon, but also remember that HRC won NY by 16-points
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 06:59 PM
Apr 2016

but the state wasn't called for her for quite some time as exit polls indicated a closer race than it turned out to be.

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
4. The networks televising the primary coverage...
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 07:27 PM
Apr 2016

conduct an "exit poll" and "report" the results.

"Stay tuned for an important update after a word from our sponsors."

bluestateguy

(44,173 posts)
7. Networks have been overly cautious about calling races for the last 16 years
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 07:35 PM
Apr 2016

Ever since you know what and you know who.

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