Election Day Live Blog
HEADLINES:
- Maine voted to legalize same-sex marriage today in a reversal of a 2009 vote when same-sex marriage was defeated. (Martine Powers / Globe staff)
- Democrat Elizabeth Warren defeated incumbent Republican Scott Brown tonight in the Massachusetts Senate race (Globe staff)
- Mourdock and Akin's clumsy comments on rape and abortion proved to be the GOP’s undoing in two US Senate races (AP)
- Democrat Joseph P. Kennedy III won a decisive victory tonight over Republican Sean Bielat (Globe staff)
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Springsteen jokes that Obama called him after first debate and sang "I can't get no satisfaction." After second? "I'm sexy and I know it."by Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 8:52:40 PM -
RT @mpoindc: "I'm looking around to see if we have The Beatles or something," Romney says in jest of the Virginia crowd's roars.by Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 8:57:22 PM
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If the auto industry had collapsed, Bruce Springsteen says in Columbus, OH, "What else would I write about? I'd be out of a job."by Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 9:04:18 PM
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Jay Z notes that he was told "no colorful language," so he brought two songs. Then launches into "99 problems." Changes curse word to "Mitt"by Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 9:34:56 PM
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RT @AshleyRParker: Romney advisor tells me Romney's last-min stops tomorrow less about GOTV, and more bc he just doesn't want to sit around.by Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 9:46:07 PM
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Crowd for Obama in Columbus: 15,500. Long line outside Romney event nearby. We'll see how he stacks up since crowd size determines electionsby Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 10:35:14 PM
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RT @swhelman: @mviser I've got 62,300 people outside my office watching/cheering as I write a story. #momentumby Matt Viser via twitter 11/5/2012 10:48:16 PM
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Gail Gitcho says Christie's "always invited to attend our events. We reached out to his staff to let them know that we would be in the area"by Matt Viser via twitter 11/6/2012 1:08:30 AM
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Gail Gitcho adds that even though Christie is always invited, "we never expected him to come because (he) is dealing with Sandy recovery."by Matt Viser via twitter 11/6/2012 1:09:37 AM
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MITT ROMNEY: Spotlight sweeping sky over Romney event at Verizon Center in Manchester, NH ... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 1:54:52 AM -
MITT ROMNEY: HUGE line outside arena for Romney's 11 pm event... #mapoli p.twimg.com
by Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 2:20:30 AM -
MITT ROMNEY: No crowd totally cranked Led Zeppelin - and free t shirts - can't fire up... #mapoli p.twimg.com
by Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 2:46:19 AM -
MITT ROMNEY: Very hoarse as he addresses state where he started campaign, and was propelled to nomination w/primary win... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 4:18:22 AM
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MITT ROMNEY: Candidate and wife, Ann, bask in cheers of NH audience... #mapoli p.twimg.com
by Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 4:22:12 AM -
MITT ROMNEY: "You see, I’m not just going to take office on Jan. 20. I’m going to take responsibility for that office, as well.”by Glen Johnson via twitter 11/6/2012 4:35:23 AM
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RT @jmartpolitico: It begins > "DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H. (AP) - While most of the East Coast is asleep..."by Matt Viser via twitter 11/6/2012 4:54:22 AM
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RT @MaeveReston: Romney's final rally of 2012. Full house here in Manchester, NH where I all began instagr.am
by Matt Viser via twitter 11/6/2012 5:04:44 AM -
RT @politicoroger: Dixville Notch: TIE! Obama & Romney get 5 each! First time ever!by Matt Viser via twitter 11/6/2012 5:06:20 AM
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Off to Belmont, where #Romney will be voting at 8:30 a.m. Last day of a looong race!!! @YourTownBelmont #mavoteby Evan Allen via twitter 11/6/2012 11:27:45 AM -
Polls aren't open yet but signs are up and ready near polling station in east Fenway pbs.twimg.com
by Johanna Kaiser via twitter 11/6/2012 11:42:59 AM -
Waiting for the polls to open on Dearborn street in Roxbury. #maVote pbs.twimg.com
by Patrick D. Rosso via twitter 11/6/2012 11:49:21 AM -
#MAVOTE big line already Campbell School in Dracut! @BostonDotCom pbs.twimg.com
by zach durkin via twitter 11/6/2012 11:55:35 AM -
What I Love About #Brookline. It's well before 7 am & the line to vote is a mile long:-) instagr.am
by bsashin via twitter 11/6/2012 11:56:22 AM -
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Line to vote in #Medway at 6:58. #mavote twitpic.com
by mattpep15 via twitter 11/6/2012 12:02:11 PM -
#mavote the line has started moving in Wrentham, about 200 people waiting to fill ballotsby Brian Ballou via twitter 11/6/2012 12:04:21 PM -
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About 50 ppl in line waiting for polls to open at Mozart Elem. in Rozzie. #mavote pbs.twimg.com
by kfmwriter via twitter 11/6/2012 12:10:01 PM -
Awful setup in Medway. Wait in a long line to find out what precinct, then possibly go to back of another long line #mavoteby mattpep15 via twitter 11/6/2012 12:12:44 PM
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#MAVOTE voted at The Centre in Medfiled. Opened at 6. Healthy crowd already and moving along fast. Good early turnout. #election2012by aymanhusain via twitter 11/6/2012 12:15:04 PM -
They vote early at Holy Name in West Roxbury #mavote twitpic.com
by Adam Gaffin via twitter 11/6/2012 12:17:21 PM -
Framingham polls! #mavote #Election2012 pbs.twimg.com
by curvedyelofruit via twitter 11/6/2012 12:18:50 PM -
#mavote Scott Brown about to vote. pbs.twimg.com
by Brian Ballou via twitter 11/6/2012 12:21:04 PM -
Lines begin to form as voters head to the polls to cast ballots in 2012 election. - www.boston.com -
At 7:05, voting lines in Beacon Hill at over 200 already. Incredibly inspiring to see this in person. #MAVOTEby pmcdonough via twitter 11/6/2012 12:24:19 PM -
Long line, Lots of secret service at the Beech Street Center in #Belmont. Waiting for #Romney. @YourTownBelmont pbs.twimg.com
by Evan Allen via twitter 11/6/2012 12:27:11 PM -
Supporters at E. Warren's polling station in Cambridge chanting "We want Liz!" #mavote pbs.twimg.com
by Johanna Kaiser via twitter 11/6/2012 12:30:42 PM -
Maybe 75 people in line to vote at Cambridge City Hall #mavote Many appreciate not having to line up outside pbs.twimg.com
by abtran via twitter 11/6/2012 12:37:51 PM -
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Conley School, Roslindale, 7:30am #mavote twitpic.com
by Adam Gaffin via twitter 11/6/2012 12:41:45 PM -
