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14. I don't think I've ever seen cable news fight to be *last* to call a clearly-over election.

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Steve Schmidt just called out news orgs on their bullshit [View all] SDANation Nov 2020 OP

Yep. And Brian Williams ignored it. Funtatlaguy Nov 2020 #1

Brian Williams was the only one to refuse to air Trump's presser yesterdy Cetacea Nov 2020 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #67

Brian Williams Has No Say In The Matter sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #20

Yep Auggie Nov 2020 #26

I didn't expect him to trash NBC's Decision Desk. But, Steve sure did Funtatlaguy Nov 2020 #28

Networks have several reason(s) BlueNIndiana Nov 2020 #47

Welcome to DU, BlueNIndiana! calimary Nov 2020 #64

Nailed that one jcgoldie Nov 2020 #2

For Drumpf and his ilk EVDebsforPresident Nov 2020 #3

YES. coti Nov 2020 #4

I don't think delaying the call is going to soften the blow for the MAGAts BKDem Nov 2020 #62

Yes, it seems at some point -- what is that point? Farmgirl1961 Nov 2020 #5

And the sooner you call it for Biden, the more ammo you give trump to fight it. The longer it... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #6

Disagree. I see it just the opposite. coti Nov 2020 #11

I think there is a balance and we are there. No matter when it is called, DT will try to foment lies 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #41

true bdamomma Nov 2020 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #7

He is correct malaise Nov 2020 #8

Yes. AngryOldDem Nov 2020 #9

K&R, uponit7771 Nov 2020 #10

they are being way too conservative dsc Nov 2020 #12

I still think Biden has a better chance at NC standingtall Nov 2020 #17

Estimated 190,231 yet to be counted as of 2 hours ago. nt littlemissmartypants Nov 2020 #50

If there really is 200,000 ballots standingtall Nov 2020 #53

The waiting game is very hard. Time will tell as the saying goes. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Nov 2020 #55

This is so vague to say this. WHERE? Captain Zero Nov 2020 #59

Save us all the grief and post your best algorithm so your needs are met. littlemissmartypants Nov 2020 #63

If a republican had this kind of lead and the math was impossible for the D the media .... Botany Nov 2020 #13

Meanwhile the calls rapidly went out for Biden and the Dems to concede to Republicans going forward. WyattKansas Nov 2020 #72

We have won the popular vote in 7 of the last 8 elections except for 2004 which saw massive .... Botany Nov 2020 #73

I don't think I've ever seen cable news fight to be *last* to call a clearly-over election. Cha Nov 2020 #14

Yeah, they are WAY overthinking it. coti Nov 2020 #42

lol.. ".. over thinking it.." I like that! Cha Nov 2020 #58

Meanwhile, Schmidt benefits from it as well misanthrope Nov 2020 #15

Disagree sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #24

Maybe it's the networks stringing out the call for ratings? Ligyron Nov 2020 #70

I think once it is called the violence will start.. nt doc03 Nov 2020 #16

Umm, no. paleotn Nov 2020 #19

Patience, grasshoppers. paleotn Nov 2020 #21

The way it works is... UrbanProspector Nov 2020 #22

Yep and rightfully so. It;s despicable. octoberlib Nov 2020 #23

I think they are forever cautious because of 2000. Nt spooky3 Nov 2020 #25

At a minimum MoonlitKnight Nov 2020 #27

Absolutely!! SDANation Nov 2020 #29

If we call it now birdographer Nov 2020 #30

But that's Steve's point, they aren't even following the standard SDANation Nov 2020 #33

No, the media calling it is not official, coti Nov 2020 #44

The longer they get higher ratings treestar Nov 2020 #31

The Nevada non-call is ridiculous DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #32

Exactly! PA doesn't even matter if Nevada gets called. It's SDANation Nov 2020 #34

Why do I get the feeling that the networks are waiting to call it until tonight? GOFM Nov 2020 #35

Welcome to DU. area51 Nov 2020 #40

Thanks! GOFM Nov 2020 #48

Welcome To DU bdamomma Nov 2020 #61

Welcome! Blue_playwright Nov 2020 #69

I think because the pandemic forkol Nov 2020 #36

He is absolutely right. TinCup Nov 2020 #37

It's about advertising and greed now Roc2020 Nov 2020 #38

It's plain for anyone who wants to see it misanthrope Nov 2020 #57

They are waiting on Fox GusBob Nov 2020 #39

Thank you Steve!! 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #43

Tell me who owns the Main Stream Media Cartels... Tommymac Nov 2020 #45

I don't entirely trust Steve, but he's entirely right about this. Between the press and states ... marble falls Nov 2020 #46

Yes, but eyes are watching! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #49

It's going to be stretched out over the weekend, probably early next week BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #51

It's all about the ratings AdamGG Nov 2020 #52

AP calls first, then Fox News, then all the others pile on. Pobeka Nov 2020 #54

I think bdamomma Nov 2020 #60

But just think of all the great TV coverage... SergeStorms Nov 2020 #65

Ghosts Of Florida 2000 DallasNE Nov 2020 #66

That is how they make money. warmfeet Nov 2020 #68

Steve is absolutely correct nt Sunsky Nov 2020 #71

The networks could have called Pennsylvania yesterday. Ridiculous they didn't. Lanius Nov 2020 #74