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Polls are now closed or will close within the hour in about two dozen states. CNN has already called Kentucky and Indiana for Trump. Hillary is projected to win Vermont. No surprises so far. Weigh in below as exit polls and projections come in. I’ll break out the result in battleground states with new posts as they arrive. Live streams …

If you’ve voted since our open thread from very early this morning, let us know how things went for you. Also use this open thread to discuss reports of ballot issues, voter intimidation, and other other subjects related to the act of casting votes. The first exit polls will likely be arriving around 6PM, but don’t let that stop you …

It took me about 45 minutes to vote for Hillary for the fifth time this morning. In 12 years on the Upper East Side, I’d never had more than three people in front of me but this morning the line wrapped nearly around the block. New arrivals were clearly surprised to find such a crowd, but everybody was in high …

I’ll be on a press bus for the next few hours and may not have web access, so here’s an open thread to chatter about whatever might happen until I get back online. I usually schedule my travel for times outside the normal news cycle, but hey, I’m not driving the bus. A couple of posts that aren’t time-sensitive are …

As I mentioned yesterday, today I begin grand jury service. Since you’re seeing this post, that means I’m busy indicting ham sandwiches, so use this post to discuss any breaking news and for your regular off-topic ruminations. As a bonus, enjoy the below live-streams of baby kittens and the view from the International Space Station. (You can rewind both streams …

While last night’s news may make today feel rather anti-climactic, this historically tumultuous primary season does effectively end tonight. Weigh in below with your experiences at the polls and your predictions. UPDATE: I’ll be reporting each result state-by-state. Play here in the meantime.

Tonight’s Democratic debate starts at 9PM Eastern from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City, where CNN’s Wolf Blitzer will moderate, with additional questioning from NY1’s Errol Louis and CNN’s Dana Bash. You can view the debate live online without a cable system login at CNNGo.com or watch the embedded bootleg YouTube stream below.

Above are the GOP delegates at stake in Michigan, Mississippi, Hawaii, and Idaho. Democrats are voting in Michigan (130 delegates) and Mississippi (36 delegates). Embedded below is a live news feed. Watch along with us as the results roll in.

[NOTE: I’ve moved this post back to the top.] There’s going to be an avalanche of news today so lets use this open thread for you folks to post your thoughts and reactions. If you’re in a Super Tuesday state, let us know about your experience at the polls. It’s quite possible that by this time tomorrow each party will …

Weigh in with your predictions, reactions, and snark.

Give us your predictions and reactions. UPDATE: The full list of winners is here.

Judging by Twitter, many of the nation’s offices have suspended work to watch the USA vs Germany match. If you’re among those folks, here’s an open thread to weigh in, at least on the hotness of the players. UPDATE: The USA has lost.

President Obama’s State Of The Union address begins at 9pm Eastern. Watch live here and give us your reactions. UPDATE: The address has concluded. Jason Collins appeared onscreen seconds before the president delivered these lines: “We do these things because they help promote our long-term security. And we do them because we believe in the inherent dignity and equality of …

So who has to work today?

Tell us about the last time you went to church.

The president’s second inauguration is almost here. What would you say is the most momentous public event you’ve attended in person?

Who’s working today? What’s the plan for tonight?

What were you favorite songs of 2012? I’ll post my own top ten later today.

So who’s working today? Who’s hitting the road?

I’ll keep this post at the top of the blog for the rest of night.  Feel free to trade turnout reports, exit polls, local and state decisions, or whatever other election news you hear.  Cross your fingers, kids.  It might be over soon, but thanks to Ohio we could also be in for another lengthy period with no declared winner. …