Election Day 2012

3rd & 7 37yd

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 7:40:27 PM
Rep. Ron Paul, the former presidential candidate, said on CNN he won't be making an endorsement in the race. Find out why: on.cnn.com
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 7:43:41 PM
Mitt Romney has left Cleveland and is now en route to Pittsburgh, his second campaign stop of the day. In the final stretch of the race, his campaign has placed focus in the state, which leans Democratic, as recent polls reveal a tighter contest there. Read more about the campaign's PA strategy.
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 11/6/2012 7:51:26 PM
Heading on @CNN at 3:00 eastern. Not much news to report, but lots to talk about.
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 7:53:35 PM
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, predicted on CNN that the race in Ohio, one of the closest battleground states, will be called by 11:37 p.m. In CNN’s Poll of Polls compiled Monday, Romney and Obama were statistically tied in the Buckeye State.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 7:54:10 PM
CNN's Belief Blog has six ways religious demographics could influence this year's election. Will Catholics pick the winner -- again? That and five others -- on.cnn.com
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 7:57:33 PM
Biden, who was in Cleveland earlier Tuesday, has landed in Chicago, where he’ll attend the Obama campaign’s election night event.
by CNNJustin via twitter 11/6/2012 7:58:14 PM
@CNN's Gloria Borger says one of the first signs of how the election will go will be at 730p with Virginia results. #CNNElection
by leinz.vales via twitter 11/6/2012 7:59:26 PM
ON @CNN: @ErinBurnett is in #Ohio -- this state may decide our next president. instagr.am #TUNEIN #CNNElection
by leinz.vales via twitter 11/6/2012 8:00:02 PM
Mayor Giuliani on #Benghazi attack: "A competent president would have provided security."
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 11/6/2012 8:00:57 PM
How are Romney strategists feeling about today's vote? Here's what two of them told CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley:

"Feel great about Ohio"

"High turnout in our high performing areas"

"Early signs are good but it's early "

Crowley notes, however, it would be unlikely for strategists to paint a discouraging picture so early in the day because it dampens evening voters.
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 11/6/2012 8:01:44 PM
Behind-the-scenes pic of @andersoncooper and @JohnKingCNN getting ready for the 3pm ET show: ow.ly Tune in! #cnnelection
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 8:05:44 PM
A source provides CNN's Dana Bash with talking points for Obama campaign surrogates: "As you spread the word on TV, online and through your networks, remember to remind everybody to go vote and to stay in line – especially young voters, who have so much at stake in today’s election."

The talking points emphasize turnout, enthusiasm, and enthusiasm of young voters.
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 11/6/2012 8:06:32 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, an outspoken critic of President Obama's handling of the attack in Benghazi, said on CNN just now he didn't think the issue would sway the election.

"But I do think it's the most important issue in the election," he added.
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 8:06:55 PM
Residents of Rosslyn, a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia stand in long lines to vote, some waiting more than 2 1/2 hours. Joann Sierra/CNN
by Ali Velshi via twitter 11/6/2012 8:09:37 PM
Is photographing & posting your ballot legal? Depends. Many states don't allow photos in polling places for privacy & to avoid "vote-buying"
by CNN Politics via twitter 11/6/2012 8:10:07 PM
'Inspiring,' 'insane' describe New York polling places in Sandy's wake at.cnn.com/wa1zyt
by CNN Politics via twitter 11/6/2012 8:10:08 PM
Long lines, sporadic snags in U.S. election at.cnn.com/cAs4bg
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 11/6/2012 8:11:40 PM
Congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul says why he isn't throwing his support behind either candidate in the 2012 race for the White House.

Ticker post from CNN's Gregory Wallace: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
by Wolf Blitzer via twitter 11/6/2012 8:11:52 PM
Lots of folks asking me how often I'll say "WOW" tonight or "Stand By" or "O-M-G" I start anchoring @CNNSitRoom 4PM ET
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 8:16:52 PM
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Obama’s former White House chief of staff, said he sees a difference between Romney campaigning on Election Day and Vice President Joe Biden making a campaign stop. The Republican nominee has a “need” to make a last-ditch effort to court votes, whereas Biden’s stops were part of an “insurance policy,” he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper.
by mark.preston 11/6/2012 8:18:18 PM
Look for an early Special Election Day Edition of Gut Check -- coming out soon.
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 8:19:18 PM
Romney arrived in Pittsburgh to hundreds of supporters greeting him near the tarmac. Photo credit: Rachel Streitfeld/CNN
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 11/6/2012 8:20:29 PM
When @JohnKingCNN maps, we listen. #CNNelection #AC360
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 11/6/2012 8:22:13 PM
You'll see CNN Political Director Mark Preston is leaving comments now in the conversation. All night, Preston will be at the CNN Decision Desk with the latest information about when states will be called, and why or why not. He'll provide dispatches all night.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 8:22:56 PM
After waving to the crowd gathered in what appears to be a parking garage, Romney told reporters, "Well, that's when you know you're going to win."
by CNN Politics via twitter 11/6/2012 8:25:41 PM
Ron Paul foresees 2012 outcome at.cnn.com/mssqYw
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 11/6/2012 8:31:07 PM
When will the polls close in the battleground states? Here's a breakdown.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 11/6/2012 8:32:24 PM
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 11/6/2012 8:32:36 PM
"The good news about election day is that you see the poll that really counts." - Sr. #Romney adviser Jim Talent on #AC360
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 11/6/2012 8:34:34 PM
Obama advisers are telling chief White House correspondent Jessica Yellin they're feeling good about today's vote, seeing no surprises in the data and no surge for Romney.

They also note high turnout, and say they're "calm and feeling good."

Romney advisers also feel good about today -- see this earlier post.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 11/6/2012 8:37:50 PM
The first Election Day votes were cast at midnight E.T. in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire showing a tie; five votes for President Barack Obama and five for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 11/6/2012 8:38:18 PM
The stage at the Obama for America Election Night party stands ready in Chicago. (Getty Images)
by CNN's Kevin Liptak 11/6/2012 8:40:04 PM
And in Boston, workers prepare the stage for Mitt Romney's Election Night party. (Getty Images)
by Eric Weisbrod, CNN 11/6/2012 8:40:43 PM
The top 10 most mentioned terms on Facebook in the U.S. are all related to the elections. thecnnbrief.tumblr.com
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 8:40:51 PM
Behind Team Obama's basketball superstition? He didn't play a game ahead of the New Hampshire primary in 2008, then lost the Granite State, CNN's Dan Lothian reported just now on air. Obama lost the New Hampshire primary by two points to Sen. Clinton after his eight point win in the Iowa caucuses.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 8:47:17 PM
Biden has arrived at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, per a pool reporter traveling with the vice president. Campaign officials say he will sit for radio interviews and spend time with his family this afternoon.
by CNN's Ashley Killough 11/6/2012 8:48:58 PM
From CNN's Matt Smith: "A judge in the heavily Democratic city of Philadelphia ordered election officials to cover a mural of President Barack Obama at one city school that was being used as a polling locations after Republicans complained the painting violated electioneering laws."
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 11/6/2012 8:50:30 PM
RT this is IA's most D county MT @jcauditor: Lowest voting at the polls in 32 years as of 9 am in a Johnson County General Election.
by CNN's Ashley Killough edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 11/6/2012 8:53:15 PM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 11/6/2012 8:54:55 PM
CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin points out the potential headache in Ohio: "Under Ohio law, no one looks at those [provisional] ballots to determine their validity for ten days, until November 17. During those ten days, the people who cast those provisional ballots are allowed to go to the board of elections and make the case that their votes were legal.... If Ohio is the deciding state, we could have individual voters, each with their own lawyers, going to boards of elections arguing their case that their votes should count."
by Ali Velshi via twitter 11/6/2012 8:54:58 PM
What happens if there’s an Electoral College tie? Tom Foreman explains on.cnn.com/RM0PFT
by Ali Velshi via twitter 11/6/2012 8:58:24 PM
CNN’s Election Night graphics have come a loooong way since 1980 on.cnn.com/RM0DGS
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 11/6/2012 8:58:50 PM
CNN's Alan Duke reports polling places in New York described as "inspiring," "insane" in wake of Superstorm Sandy: www.cnn.com
by Ali Velshi via twitter 11/6/2012 8:58:52 PM
Online voting: the future of elections? on.cnn.com/RM1JCz
by Alex Castellanos via twitter 11/6/2012 9:01:23 PM
Best political team preps for remarkable E day coverage. Nobody else can do this. #cnn2012 pic.twitter.com/yKj803wM

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