Victory

I have lots of photos and video from tonight’s partying in the DC streets.  Will post later.  Suffice it to say: Yes, we can, and yes, we did.  Here’s to hope.

Electoral politics as a competitive market: What happened?

Slate magazine’s final electoral map projection puts 273 electoral votes in the “safe Dem” column.  There’s a very good chance this election will be the sort that my generation has never seen: one that is decided early.
As an economist, I believe that competition drives the parties to adapt and market themselves to evenly divide the [...]

A look back

The campaign as seen on the covers of Newsweek over the last 2 years.

Polling times/details, by state

Time magazine lists the hours the polls are open on Tuesday, and whether early voting was allowed, for each state.  The states most of you will likely be interested in:
Colorado: 9am to 9pm EST. Early voting took place from October 20 to October 31.
Florida: 7am to 7pm EST. Early voting took place from [...]

What to watch for on the big night

Nate Silver has your hour-by-hour guide to election night.

Where to spend Election Night in SF

If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the election returns in the Bay Area next Tuesday, here are a few options:
The W Hotel:  1/2 off special election-themed cocktails if you wear your “I voted” sticker.
District will have CNN on the big screen (though with the sound off).
1300 Fillmore is hosting a return-watching party.
Mantra in Palo [...]