Just in case you've had a bad day, here's some otters playing on a slide. pic.twitter.com/AAH1noZ06a
— Paul Bronks (@BoringEnormous) August 7, 2018
… which is the state motto of New York, usually translated as ‘Ever Upward.’ It’s also a word for wood shavings used as packing material, and according to the nuns in my NYC parochial school, the motto was chosen because in the 1770s they couldn’t put BULLSHIT! on official documents.
Note the timestamps here. Steve Vockrodt, “Investigative reporter for the Kansas City Star“:
ALSO BREAKING: Sharice Davids now LEADS Brent Welder in the overall tally by 492 votes as her edge keeps growing in Johnson County. Still plenty of precincts that need to be reported.
— Steve Vockrodt (@st_vockrodt) August 8, 2018
As of the latest update, 309 of 502 Johnson County precincts are complete.
— Steve Vockrodt (@st_vockrodt) August 8, 2018
If tonight’s election results prove anything, it’s that I’m going to need a Xanax intravenous drip in November.
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) August 8, 2018
Ohio update:
Folks, our race is too close to call.
And now we’re entering what could be a long and expensive recount.
Will you please chip in to help us make sure every vote is counted fairly? https://t.co/CEFdOwrXCN
— Danny O'Connor (@dannyoconnor1) August 8, 2018
Danny O’Connor, win or lose against Troy Balderson, has proven that a +11 Republican district, #OH12, can completely be wiped out by a #bluewave.
Republicans should be afraid, very afraid! The wave is coming for you!
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) August 8, 2018
In other good news…
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