How To Watch Election Night Returns

Election day is here. As voters head to the polls, Donald Trump's stance is clear: the only way he'll lose is if the election is rigged. Regardless of vote totals, Trump will claim victory.

And that’s why it’s so important to understand the ways in which vote totals will fluctuate as the night progresses, particularly in swing states.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

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[penguin]

Everything looks like a conspiracy, if you don't know how anything works.

[LawandaFinch]

My 18 year old cast his first vote ever for Donald John Trump as did all my family members. No fight at my Thanksgiving table. We haven’t shaved our heads or worn blue bracelets either. Proud of all my kids and grandkids for having the good sense to step forward and make a difference in preserving our freedoms! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[jorgemendez]

Are you standing by your words, or are you ready to leave the country?

[Spiral.Dynamics]

“A failed coup without consequences is just a dress rehearsal.”

[jonnybsidetv]

When the people of this country stop blaming and insulting each other. We can move forward..

[mikeymullins]

People: follow a channel about building power for working people
People: shocked when the channel is pro democracy

[virginiaslim]

why can a convicted felon run for president, but not be able to vote?? totally nonsensical

[theelmonk]

Why do you report the totals as the night progresses, instead of keeping it secret until the end ? It seems guaranteed to cause strife. Or is it all done for the ad ratings, like so much of US politics.

[jamesjingle]

They want to win all the working states for a reason... FREE LABOR OVER THE WORKING CLASS.

[broncoteno]

How long until this video gets taken down.

[Raiden-ifbe]

Good Luck, America
🇺🇸 🤝🏾🇨🇦
Go vote 🗳

[tomsparks]

For God's sake, wouldn't it be more prudent to have a federal universal voting and counting system?

[hegyak]

You know. ALL of this could be avoided by NOT having the Electoral College.

[matthewingerson]

Nationalize elections. Every state, county, city, & town should be using the same rules & regulations regarding ALL aspects of voting. Citizens should be able to vote with ease, and their ballots should be counted the same way, no matter where they are located. Anyone who says this should be "LeFt uP tO tHe StAtEs" is either a working-class dupe or a wealthy-class knave.

[m.e.]

It seems America is strongly divided on intelligent & talented vs. ignorant & corrupt lines. 🤔

[russellg]

Welp, it turns out that he didn't even need to cheat. People just wanted him anyway. My name is Earl.

[mels]

Don’t worry we won’t have to vote anymore

[LawandaFinch]

I watched until they declared him winner! The happiest I’ve been in four years. It’s going to be a mighty great Christmas. If you think Trump actually lost in 2020 I can sell you ocean front property in AZ! 😜

[jvcyt]

It's good to have an objective journalist outlet that isn't controlled by corporate executive interests.

[daniels.]

When I was a kid we knew by midnight that night. Now things are so complicated.