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November 7, 2012
20 Incumbent Members Of Congress Who Lost Reelection
These politicians will be out of work in January.
Here's To Four More Years Of Ridiculous And Absurd Obama Photoshops
I can't explain any of these.
"Terminator" Arm: The World's Most Advanced Prosthetic
This is mind-blowing. The lastest advances in medical technology to assist amputees in getting their lives back are bringing science fiction to reality.
Science Is Awesome, Names New Dinosaur After Sauron
Meet the 95 million year old Sauroniops. Based on a skull fragment found in Morocco, a new predator is taking shape.
Victoria Jackson Reacts To The Election
LOL. Girl, please.
"Game Of Thrones" House Sigil Picture Book
Direwolf, direwolf, what do you see? The easiest way for the children of Westeros to learn their House words.
Latino Leaders Say They Gave Obama The Edge
With a record share of Latinos supporting Obama, Republicans begin their long look in the mirror. "There was nothing Romney could say to win the Latino vote," says Medina.
Romney Supporter LaVoy Allen Uses Obama's Win To Try To Pick Up Stacey Dash
We all cope with loss differently.
Twitter Users Say They Voted For Obama 2 To 1
A very different electoral map, according to an unofficial Twitter tool.
The Sasha And Malia Obama Aging Timeline
Watch them grow up before your eyes.
They're Real And They're Fabulous, But Quit Messaging Me About Them
Straight dudes, we know you like boobs. You don't need to send us quite so many online dating messages about them.
Rick Santorum Website Features 4Chan Founder
What is Moot doing on the Patriot Voices page?
NYC Considering A Giant Floating Doughnut Walkway Tops The Morning Links
Would you want to see this hovering above Grand Central Station?
10 Recipes That Are Completely Genius
Smarter, better versions of all your favorite things.
Anthony Weiner Returns To Twitter
Over a year after "the DM heard round the world." A plea for Hurricane Sandy support in his old district.
Microsoft Office Is *Actually* Coming To iOS And Android
After years of rumors and false starts, a commitment: "early 2013." Read-only viewing apps will be free, while a paid Office 365 subscription will be required for editing.
Alabama Votes To Keep Racist Language In Constitution
Separate but equal. But the politics are complicated: Conservatives wanted the change, and black legislators opposed it.
Some Conservatives Freak Out Over Obama Victory
"Today was Pearl Harbor."
University Of Mississippi Students Riot Over Obama Victory
President's reelection greeted with anger at deep South college campus.
Welcome To Liberal America
Barack Obama, gay marriage, weed, and a new focus on climate change. This is the country, and the Republican Party has to adapt.
The Romney Campaign's Final Fashion Moment
Oh if only we had charts and graphs to show we knew Ann would wear red and Paul Ryan would wear baggy!
Mitt Romney's Gracious Concession Speech
Here are the most conciliatory and statesmanlike moments from Mitt Romney's very patriotic speech.
Mormon Church Congratulates President Obama
After a year of staying out of the fray, the church's leadership release a statement urging Americans to "come together."
Welcome To The New United Socialist Paradise States Of America
Ch-ch-ch-changes. With key electoral wins and ballot initiatives, the hippies are taking over.
New York Times Is Less Excited About Obama This Time
Times reporter Jodi Kantor tweeted a preview of tomorrow morning's front page. 2012 less about the "decisive victory" for hope and change of 2008.
Elizabeth Warren Steps Into The Kennedy Role
The progressive champion takes office 50 years after Teddy Kennedy was elected. "A repudiation of Citizens United and unfettered greed, a repudiation to people who think it's alright to undo the regulations on Wall Street," says Kerry.
America Votes Again For Divided Government It Wants
The Washington we deserve, if not the one we need.
Kris Humphries Will Never Trust A Cab Driver Again
Cab drivers are not reputable sources of election news.
Artur Davis: My Work Is Just Beginning
Davis steadfast in his newfound Republicanism.
NBC's Brian Williams Slams Donald Trump's Election Night Tweets
"Donald Trump, who has driven well past the last exit to relevance and peered into something closer to irresponsible here, is tweeting tonight."
Democratic Victory Will Unleash Obama, Top Backers Say
A second term “frees him to be who he is,” says one longtime supporter. Bundlers, contest winners, and Ben LaBolt can finally get some rest.
14 Food Reasons It's OK That Obama Is Our President Again
He leans over a burger. If you don't know what that means then maybe you've never really eaten a burger.
Empire State Building Calls The Election
Lights atop the skyscraper kept track of the election results. In the end, it was all blue.
Dean Chambers Holding Out Hope For Ohio Unskewing
Founder of unskewedpolls.com wouldn't concede that Obama had won and Romney had lost. Team Karl Rove.
17 People Talking About Assassinating The President
Probably time to sign off for the night. This is a felony, btw.
Everyone Celebrates Obama Winning By Drinking
#nofilter #tipsy So many instagrammy booze pics!!
Nate Silver Wins The Election
All hail!
Karl Rove Freaks Out About Fox News Calling The Election For Obama
"We've got to be careful about calling things when we have like 991 vote separating the two candidates and a quarter of the vote left to count."
The New Most Popular Tweet Of All Time
Via @BarackObama.
7 People Who Argued The Polls Were Skewed
The polls were right. They were wrong.
How Twitter Can Blow An Election Call
A single tweet from the CAP Action Fund set off the news that Elizabeth Warren had won an hour before the official call. "A rogue retweet."
31 Worst People On The Planet
Barack Obama must be pretty happy that he'll be president for four more years. These people are not...and they are terrible.
7 Big Ways To Eat Your Election Feelings
Thrilled about Obama's win? Bitterly disappointed? Deeply ambivalent? Food can help you process all of these emotions.
Democrats Crow Over WWE Exec Linda McMahon's Defeat
After spending $90 million of her own fortune, the two-time candidate comes up short.
Wolf Blitzer: "WOW!"
CNN's main man was really excited about Election Day!
New Yorkers Without Power Are Still Following The Election Results
Sobering photographs from a part of Queens still without power more than a week after Hurricane Sandy.
How To Deal With Your Annoying Facebook Friends When Their Guy Loses
No matter who wins tonight, you've got some Facebook friend who drives you nuts with their political posts. Here's how to deal with them now that they're crestfallen.
Huckabee: Republicans "Pathetic" At Reaching Out To People Of Color
"It's a group of people who should be, frankly, with us based on the real policy of conservatism."
18 People That Should Run For President
According to Twitter.
Obama's Final Campaign Stop: Reddit
"Think of it as upvoting," the president commented on the site.
Miley Cyrus Voted Today
And now it's *officially* a party in the U.S.A.
The Most Racist Hashtag Of The 2012 Election
In the waning hours of the election, America's worst instincts raise their ugly head in the #VoteWhite hashtag.Thankfully, there don't appear to be that many participants.
A Low-Profile "Hub" For Jewish Democrats
Fighting the Adelson deluge.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Tweeted This Patriotic Photo Today
To pump up American citizens to vote!
5 Wild Allegations Not To Freak Out About On Election Day
Every Election Day, there are a wave of claims of massive irregularities. Some of today's are legitimate — but none appear to represent large-scale fraud or voter suppression.
Boston Rapper Made A Romney Diss Track
Heard on Election Day. "We on Main St., he's on Madison / 50K a plate, with that dude Sheldon Adelson."
16 Kids Who Came Along On Election Day
Some were excited to get a glimpse of the democratic process. Others were ready for a nap.
Vote NO On Christina Aguilera's Hair
Do the right thing, vote NO to Christina Aguilera's hair.
Other Countries' Voter Turnout Puts Ours To Shame
We're worse than Japan, Mexico, the U.K., and Afghanistan, among others.
7 Great Ways To Upgrade Delivery Pizza
How to spend that agonizing half hour before the pizza arrives? Do things that will make it even more delicious.
What Celebrities Have Been Tweeting About Election Day
They all voted today and none of them will shut up about it!
30 Delicious Vegan Meals You Can Make In Under 30 Minutes
Or, if your cooking skills are anything like mine, probably more like an hour or two, before giving up in despair and having some desultory ramen. But damn, these look good!
The Best Part Of America According To Ron Swanson And Other Links
God bless bacon.
A New Hope: Obama Campaign’s Familiar Final Bow
After four years of promises not quite kept, the president dusts off a cherished buzzword in his last stand.
Rush Limbaugh Recites The Lyrics To Jay-Z's "99 Problems"
Rush was not amused.
Big Bird Votes In Texas
John Kelso of the Austin American Statesman decided to vote early dressed as Big Bird.
Most Important Nacho Dos And Don'ts
Happy National Nachos Day. Here is a PSA regarding individual nachos: THEY SHOULD BE ILLEGAL.
37 People Who Say They're Moving To Australia If Obama Wins
At least they didn't fall for the Canada trap this time. Some minor issues: Australia has a single-payer healthcare system and supports Obama nearly 20 to 1. But the weather is nice!
3 Reasons Why We Shouldn't Let Bronies Vote
Seriously?
