~-*The Official Michigan Primaries Bernie Thread*-~

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Look, I think we're all tired of bouncing back and forth between multiple threads don't you? lol

Let's all gather round and discuss what's happening in here.

This is a might close one folks.

I'm watching this one here: http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/michigan

It updates live so no need to refresh the page or anything.

Come on people of Michigan, spread the Bern!

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1. Currently we've got a 2 point lead with 51% reporting. nt

[saltpoint]

2. If Bernie wins, so much the better, by far.

If it's a narrow escape by What's-Her-Name, Bernie's appeal in a large northern state with serious economic and environmental issues is proven a source to be reckoned with.

Evident Nate Silver was watching an update on the Kardashians while he was doing the stats for Michigan. He wasn't even close.

Bernie's running strong. He can win this.

[think]

3. CNN is way ahead on the figures. 50.2 to 47.9 with 62% in

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/states/mi/

[awake]

5. beat me to it

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6. I just want that lead to be there at 100%! Gah! At least we're past the middlepoint and still

holding on.

[think]

13. Hear ya! Very exciting so far!

[JonLeibowitz]

7. Were there any exit polls done with actual horserace numbers reported?

I can only find exit polls with the breakdowns, not the reported outcome.

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8. Is this helpful?

http://www.cnn.com/election/primaries/polls/mi/Dem

[JonLeibowitz]

15. I don't see an actual total there. But I could be missing it.

The geographic breakdown is helpful, though.

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9. The lead went up by 1 point again. KEEP GROWING

Sanders leads by 3 points, with 57% reporting. on NYT.

[restorefreedom]

10. 67% now...

candidate votes % pledged delegates
sanders 339,704
50.6%
41
clinton 319,516
47.6%
41

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11. YES.

keep the lead, keep the lead, keep the lead...

[NRaleighLiberal]

12. So - half of the Wayne votes are in. If the other half come in the same way,

that's about 25K vote advantage for Hillary.

Current difference is about 20K.

The big question is whether Bernie has enough in his many smaller counties to make up that 5K difference - but of course there are a load of ifs in there.

This could easily end up essentially tied.

The big factor is what the other half of Wayne county votes are.

[Aquavit]

14. I really, really want to get excited right now...

But for the moment, I still have fingernails to chew off!

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18. If I clinch my butt any harder I might implode. nt

[Aquavit]

22. 78% counted per CNN

We still have a 3.4% lead. Bernie is going to speak from his hotel soon.

I think it's officially time to get excited!

[restorefreedom]

16. omfw 71% now

candidate votes % pledged delegates
sanders 359,403
50.6%
41
clinton 47.5

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17. OMFG nt

[dooner]

19. CNN pretty shocked

They just can't comprehend how Bernie could be so close to winning Michigan.
It's making them crazy.

But they're finding comfort in the super delegate math.

[restorefreedom]

20. fuckwads

i might turn on msnbc just to see matthews cry

[99th_Monkey]

23. msnbc is still grasping at straws for Hillary, more than CNN

hanging hopes on one county with high Clinton numbers.

Their bias is so obvious it's painful to watch.

[restorefreedom]

25. poor steve kornacki

[99th_Monkey]

32. It's so damn satisfying to see these talking heads sweat w/embarrassment

because they'd all been saying Bernie had no chance in MI.

CNN has actually had a few discussions that where the pundits were
letting their freak-flag fly for Bernie, despite themselves... saying rather
glowing things about his efforts, and trashing Hillary for her "cheap shot"
attack re: the auto bailout.

[restorefreedom]

34. i might stay up just to see tweety

maybe he will cry.....

[99th_Monkey]

37. Tweety's been noticeably absent since early tonight ..

he was all over my screen earlier tonight, now .. hmm

Maybe he had to call-out for some Depends.

[restorefreedom]

40. snort! i guess the poor guy

doesnt want to be seen weeping on air

[winter is coming]

54. Good. That means they'll "analyze" it all the way until the next primary. n/t

[ALBliberal]

21. Never thought I would want to see Rachel Maddow eat crow....

I guess I'll turn on MSNBC.

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27. HAHAHA nt

[LiberalElite]

36. I'll cook it for her myself - and I'm a vegetarian nt

Broiled, baked, fricassee, au jus...

[arcane1]

24. I do believe some ass is being kicked right now, as of 7:45 PST

Sanders 410,309
50.9%


Clinton 380,756
47.2%

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26. OH SHIT

Sanders leads by 4 points, with 70% reporting.

[Basement Beat]

28. This is getting too exciting...

Did not see Sanders winning. Glad those of us didn't listen to the polls and went out to vote anyways!

[99th_Monkey]

35. damn straight ... let MI be a lesson to us all... THIS IS NOT OVER.

this is going all the way to Philadelphia.

[ALBliberal]

29. 30000 vote lead? This feeling real!! NT

[onecaliberal]

30. Bernie is going to speak. CNN saying they'll go to it live when he comes out.

On edit CNN reporting 51.0 Bernie to 47 Hillary. 84% in!
426,524 - 394,119

[bernbabe]

31. From looking at it

they should call it soon. Kent and Ann Arbor should balance any bombs from Detroit.

[saltpoint]

33. I am thinking about Bernie's

wonderful ad with the Simon & Garfunkel song, "America," which mentions Michigan.

"Michigan seems like a dream to me now..."

Except tonight, this is the real thing, and a hell of a lot of Michiganders have cast votes for Bernie Sanders.

Thank you, Michigan.

[Wilms]

38. Good point! n/t

[CharlotteVale]

64. What a great thought!

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39. Should we win by any margin at this point.

I have no doubt that the MSM is going to call it a tie and keep pointing at Hillary's win in Mississippi.

[restorefreedom]

44. todd and kornacki are still looking at the map

explaining why she could still pull it out

[onecaliberal]

53. Yup CNN keeps saying she won the delegates even if she lost.

[ALBliberal]

41. Caught the end of Bernie's speech on MSNBC ...Todd and Maddow flailing searching

For reasons they got it wrong. A beautiful thing to behold. Bern baby Bern!

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42. He hasn't given his Michigan speech yet has he? nt

[LiberalElite]

48. It was very short - referenced other wins, how people are tired of the

Wall Street funded Superpacs, how he expects to do well going forward. He seemed tired (gee I wonder why).

no "thank you Michigan" yet. Maybe in the A.M.

[ALBliberal]

52. I don't think he was declaring victory just showing appreciation for his voters

No matter the outcome.

[LiberalElite]

43. At what point do they call these things - are they waiting for 110% counted?

[restorefreedom]

47. young turks called it for bernie

its not official, but their analyst said no way she can make up the difference now

[LiberalElite]

51. BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! nt

[napi21]

55. It's down to cotes in 3 counties and there's still too many unreported

to tell which way the final will go.

[saltpoint]

45. People named Sanders seem to do

well in Michigan.

Barry then and Bernie now both have a lot of fans.

[Bernin4U]

46. Drinks on me, babyz!

Don't care if it's premature. Can't handle the wait...

[dooner]

49. MSNBC

I think they just compared Trump and Sanders.. 'they both appeal to angry voters'

Oh yes Tweetie just repeated it. Look for this to become MSNBC's new talking point.

[Little_Wing]

50. This has got to be the most pathetic election coverage ever

These people can not grab a clue! How can so many people have so little insight? Yeesh.

[napi21]

56. It's the way Mich. is reporting thee votes. They're doing Counties instead of

precincts. Apparently all projections are made based on precincts.

[totodeinhere]

57. What a great victory for the Sanders campaign. I am so proud of Bernie tonight.

Thank you to the people of the great state of Michigan.

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58. What is CNN's current polling? Their websites not working for me! nt

[saltpoint]

59. Right now it's 92 percent in, with

Bernie at 49.9 percent and Hillary at 48.1 percent.

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60. oh geez

Any idea which counties are remaining?

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61. Sorry, I don't know. There's some chatter here

on DU that she has to win (something like) 60 percent of the remaining votes and that the counties that haven't reported yet are from all over the state, not just Detroit.

I'd love to get a more definitive look at this.

[StandingInLeftField]

62. OMG!!!

Congratulations Senator Sanders and a huge "Thank You" to the voters of Michigan!!!

AP calls it for Bernie!

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63. Sanders WINS. So says

the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/michigan

[Impedimentus]

65. HURRAH !!! AP Calls Michigan for Sanders !!!

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67. Big win in the Wolverine State!

Go Bernie!

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66. Does anybody know if Debbie Wasserman

Shultz has any dogs?

Reason I ask, we may want to pool together in a couple of vans and go rescue them.

After tonight's result in Michigan, I fear for those animals' safety.