trying to be hopeful

[kindkit]

As far as I know, tonight's results won't yet include mail-in ballots. There were a lot of those this year, in states that allowed them. And mail-in voters tend to vote heavily Democratic. So if they're counted, it could make a difference.

I say if because Trump will, of course, try to prevent them from being counted.



None of this affects the despair I feel that half my fellow citizens have looked back at Trump's presidency and said, "Yeah, I'll have more of that."

Comments

[rattfan]

Yes, I think a lot of Australia is watching pretty closely! I'm not at work today, so that's what I'm doing. Even my mum (93) is glued to the TV. She's said she hopes Kamala Harris wins! Same here.

Do mail-in voters tend to be Democrats because they're the people who can think ahead?

Good luck!

[torachan]

I am hoping it will be like 2020 and look better tomorrow, but I am feeling so sick right now.

[silveradept]

It's always a stark reminder of how many people seem very content to screw everyone over if they believe they're only screwing someone other than themselves.

[rydra_wong]

Nothing useful to add, just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.