Bruce Springsteen performs his classics at Hillary Clinton rally
Bruce Springsteens music has long been part of the political discourse, but its often misappropriated and misinterpreted. Born in the U.S.A. should never be played at a political rally, yet Donald Trump has done so repeatedly even after The Boss called him a tragedy for our democracy. Just yesterday, the song played before a rally for the Republican nominee, only to be booed by the crowd. It wasnt because theyd finally figured out what thesong meant, though; it was because hed chosen to perform at the last rally for Trumps presidential rival, Hillary Clinton.
That performance occurred earlier tonight in Philadelphia, right outsideIndependence Hall. Alone with his harmonica and acoustic guitar, Springsteen stayed away from his overtly political songs, opening with Thunder Road and closing with Dancing in the Dark. Between those two tunes, however, he played LongWalk Home, a song he called a prayer for post-election.
Springsteen also addressed the candidates, saying, The choice tomorrow couldnt be any clearer. Hillarys candidacyis based on intelligence, experience, preparation, and on an actual vision of an America where everyone counts Where folks of all faiths and backgrounds can come together to discuss our problems in a reasonable and thoughtful way.
He spared a brief moment for Trump, as well, calling him a man whose vision is limited to little beyond himself, who has the profound lack of decency that would allow him to prioritize his own interest and ego before American democracy itself. After listing off Trumpsdeficiencies, he concluded, Thats unforgivable. Tomorrow those ideas and that campaign is going down.
Watch the entire performance, including his prepared speech, above.
Anxious to find out who will win the 2016 presidential election? All eyes will be on the live election night results on Tuesday, November 8, with millions of voters anxious to find out if Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will become the next President of the United States.
What time do the polls close and how can you keep up with the latest state-by-state results, including electoral votes won and states called, if youre not near a TV on election night?
In addition to a list of poll closing times, heres the scoop on how to stay in-the-know wherever you are on Tuesday night using your computer, iPhone, iPad, and Android device to stream live coverage of the 2016 presidential election.
And lets not forget social media Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube will all have Election Day coverage. Scroll down for all of your viewing options, and heres a bonus the live streams from all of the major networks are free!
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Poll Closing Times
Depending on where you live, most polls close between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., but USA Today reports that it will be 1 a.m. on the East Coast when the last poll closes in Alaska. Voters can expect to see early results as polls begin to close across the nation, but the final results may not come in for hours after polls close.
The 2016 Presidential Election Coverage and Results Live Stream
CNN, CBS, Fox News, and other major news networks will be providing all-day TV coverage of the 2016 presidential election, but you dont need to stay glued to your television all day to get the latest results. Thanks to free live-streaming coverage on your laptop or desktop computer and handy (and free) apps for your smartphone or tablet, Election Day coverage will be just a click away.
CNN Election Night in America coverage streams for free no cable subscription necessary for 12 hours starting at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Live stream via CNNgo.com on your computer or download the free CNN app for Apple, Android or Windows mobile devices.
CBSN Live coverage starts at 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Head over to CBSNews.com/live for cable-free live stream on your computer, mobile device, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
Fox News live stream the latest election news on FoxNewsGo.com or download the free FoxNews app.
The 2016 Election Night Coverage On Social Media
From Facebook Live video coverage to Twitters fast-moving updates to live streams on various YouTube channels, there are so many ways to stay up-to-date on Tuesday. You may, at some point, need a break from the Election Day noise.
Clinton and Trump are speaking to two different Americas. The election will have no happy ending https://t.co/0U9Yihwb8S pic.twitter.com/hYPAEIgJiC
The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 6, 2016
If you are in New York City on Election Day, Social Times reports voters can stop by the ABC News and Facebook live booth in Times Square to voice their opinions about the election.
And just for fun, Instagram will host an event called Mini Oval at the Times Square Crossroads in mid-town Manhattan stop by and take your photo inside a miniature version of the Oval Office.
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BTN11: The weird and wacky election predictors
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Wacky ways to predict the 2016 presidential election. (Photo: KARE 11)
MINNEAPOLIS - Who will win the 2016 presidential election? Not sure? Well maybe we aren"t looking in the right places.
Take, for example, Halloween masks.
Since Richard Nixon, the presidential candidates" face that sells more Halloween masks wins The White House. The first and only time we checked, Trump sales were ahead of Clinton by 10 percent.
Or, maybe theSummer Olympic Games have a say?
If the Olympics is held in a nation that"s never hosted before, then traditionally the parties switch in The White House. Brazil had them this year for the first time.
Then there"s the Washington Redskins.
If Washington wins its last home game before the election, the incumbent stays in power. Washington beat the Eagles at the last home game so that means Clinton will win.This one has been correct 18 of the last 20 elections.
You really want to guess the victor? Look to those who can"t vote yet. This is where the kid vote makes a huge impact.
The Scholastic News Election Poll has correctly called the winner since 1964. This year Clinton smoked Trump 52 percent to 35 percent.
New Mexico has picked the winner all but twice in the last century. Ohio has only been wrong twice since 1896. But hone in on VigoCounty, Indiana whose electorate has called The White House every time since 1956 and all but twice since 1888. The secret there? Vigo happens to be the geographic mean center of the US population.
Perhaps our favorite predictor Hollywood.
If last years Oscar Best Picture ended on a happy note, the incumbent wins. If it ends on a sad note, the challenger wins. Problem here though, 2015"s Birdman won, that"s the story of a struggling Broadway actor who can float. If you"ve seen it the ending is unhappily happy, downright confusing, so that one is up for debate.
Quick recap for unconventional presidential predictors: Trump 2 Clinton 2, three yet to be decided and one up for interpretation.
Finally, ponder this.
If any NFL quarterback catches his own pass the week of the election, it means nothing about politics. But it does mean the Vikings are falling apart.
How to Win Your Election 30 Days Before the Polls Open
If you hadn"t noticed, there"s a pretty big election happening across the country today, and it can get pretty confusing.
Consider this your one-stop-shop for all the answers you need for Election Day - except who you should vote for. We can"t help you with that one.
When can I vote?
Polls in Ohio will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. EST on November 8. If you"re in line by 7:30, you will be allowed to vote.
Early voting in the state began October 12 and ends Monday, November 7.
When can I expect election results?
The first state polls will close at 6 p.m. EST, and then more results will be coming in over the next few hours. The last state to announce will be Alaska, which closes polls at 12 a.m. EST.
Because of how the electoral college works, we should have a winner before then. Most recent elections have been called by around 11 p.m. Here"s a goodNew York Timesbreakdown of poll closings, and a FiveThirtyEighthourly guide on what to watch for.
And here"s a guidefor how the Associated Press reports votes around the country.
Where can I find those results?
WOSUwill be bringing you election results wherever you are. Check out the plan:
On ourwebsite,WOSUwill have interactive maps and graphics showing local, state, and national races, an electoral college scoreboard, and the Congressional balance of power, as well as a live blog from our staff.
On the radio, 89.7 NPR News will feature a special Election Night program of All Sides With Ann Fisher at 7 p.m., and then NPR Coverage beginning at 8 p.m.WOSUwill also provide on-air updates for local and state races as the night goes as results come in, and of course the next morning.
On television, PBSNewsHourwill provide Election Night coverage beginning at 8 p.m. EST. If you don"t have a TV, you can watch the live stream on our website.
Where do I vote?
Depends on where you live. If you"re in Franklin County, you can look up your location on the Board of Elections website. This is most likelydifferentfrom what your early voting location would have been.
If you"re coming from elsewhere in the state, use this website from the Ohio Secretary of State"s office.
What do I need to bring with me?
First off, make sure you"re registered to vote and your information is up-to-date. Do that here.
Second, youmustbring a form of ID. According to Ohio law, acceptable identification includes:
An unexpired Ohio drivers license or state ID card with present or former address, as long as your present residential address is in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;
A military ID;
A photo ID issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains your name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;
An original or copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other document with your name and present address. ("Current" means in the last 12 months.)
Check the entire list of acceptable IDs here.
What if I"m voting absentee?
The deadline to request an absentee ballot was November 5 at noon. However, if you have your application, there are a few ways you can still submit it.
To be counted, your absentee ballot must bereceivedby your Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Dayorbe postmarked by the day before (that"s Monday). But since it takes two to five days for your ballot to be delivered by mail, if you submitted it late it may not be included in initial Election Day tallies.
You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to the Franklin Board of Elections (1700 Morse Road) on Election Day before polls close.
Can I change my vote if I voted early or absentee?
No.
However, if you requested an absentee ballot but didn"t submit it, you can go to your polling place on Election Day and submit a provisional ballot instead.
Wait, what"s a provisional ballot?
A provisional ballot is used to record your vote if your eligibility is in question. Some examples of why you might be required to cast a provisional ballot:
You didn"t provide, or don"t have, proof of ID. (Seriously, remember to bring that!)
Your name doesn"t appear on the poll list for that precinct.
You already requested an absentee ballot.
Your registration was challenged.
According to the Secretary of State"s office, if you cast a provisional ballot without proper ID, you must go to the Board of Elections within a week to provide that ID for your vote to be counted.
Can I get a break?
Sure. Here"s a picture of a koala found during a traffic stop in Queensland, Australia. It"s in a backpack.
Okay, so what will I be voting for exactly?
A whole lot. There"s obviously a big presidential race happening, but in Ohio, you will be busy with plenty of down-ballot races. For President and Vice President, you"ve got the options of:
Ohio also has a competitive Senate race:
And don"t forget your Representative to Congress, State Representative, County Commissioner, County Attorney, Sheriff, County Recorder, County Treasurer, State Board of Education, State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Common Pleas, and a number of bond issues.
If you live in Franklin County, find your sample ballot here. If you live elsewhere in Ohio, you can find your sample ballot here. Don"t ignore those down-ballot races!
Isn"t the election rigged anyway?
No.
Can I take my kid with me to vote?
As long as they"re younger than 18, you can.
Can I take a ballot selfie?
Yes, sorta. Taking pictures of completed ballots is technically illegal in Ohio. But some lawmakers want to repeal that law, so most likely nobody will give you any trouble for it - in 20 years, police have never enforced the law.
According to CNN, the Secretary of State"s office doesn"t have any problem with people posting pictures on social media either.
Should I be on the lookout for anything weird?
There"s been a lot of talk this election about "poll watching,"voter fraud, and intimidation. The Department of Justice"s Civil Rights Division will be in Franklin County, and a number of other areas around the country, to monitor any issues with discrimination or other violations of the Voting Rights Act.
If you have any complaints about possible violations of election law, you can call the DOJ at 1-800-253-3931 or file a report online.
Journalists around the country will also be monitoring voting access through a project called Electionland. You can let them know about your voting experience onlineor by texting ELECTIONLAND to 69866.
If you have additional questions that we didn"t answer here, put those in the comments below and we"ll try to get to them.
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Draymond Green has suggested hes been unfairly targeted by NBA officials this season, and the Warriors are trying to get that turned around now so it doesnt become a season-long problem.
Warriors general manager Bob Myers talked with NBA vice president of basketball operations Kiki Vandeweghe last Friday. According to cbssports.com, after Green has been slapped with two technical fouls Myers wanted to get the officials off Greens back.
It was Vandeweghe who decided to suspend Green for Game 5 of the NBA finals against Cleveland, and a source told cbssports.com Myers took him aside Friday when he ran into Vandeweghe at the Warriors-Laker game Friday.
Green got his first technical in the first game of the season against San Antonio for yelling after a dunk. He picked up No. 2 last week after having yelled at teammate Kevin Durant for having blocked a Russell Westbrook shot.
Both times the officials decided Green was taunting.
The Voice 2016 Battle - Christian Cuevas vs. Jason Warrior: "Hello"
Cresson, Cambria County native Josh Gallagher has advanced to the next live round of NBC"s "The Voice."
Mr. Gallagher, performing "Colder Weather" by the Zac Brown Band, earned enough viewer votes during the episode to advance, along with Team Adam Levine colleague Billy Gilman, to next Monday"s show.
That left three teammates, only one of whom could be saved by Mr. Levine. The coach decided on Brendan Fletcher.
"The Voice" tried something different Monday. For the first time, it used live, same-night voting to whittle down the field from 20 singers to 12.
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John Oliver - The Upcoming Vote Where, when and how to vote
Voting Information Project: Founded by the Pew Charitable Trusts, Google and the states, VIP aims to organize and distribute information about polling places, times, restrictions and local ballot initiatives. It does so in two main ways: an online widget and a texting service. Enter your address into the widget below to see your polling place and links for more information about your ballot.
Or, text "VOTE" or "VOTO" to GOVOTE (468-683) to receive polling place details, contact information for local officials and other election information.
Get to the Polls: Actually, VIP has one more tool designed to help people vote. Alongside VIP, Get to the Polls is backed by Google, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Amazon, AT&T and other major tech companies. It"s a simple service, allowing users to input a home address to see the location of their polling place on Google Maps.
Washington Post voting tool: This one doesn"t discuss where to cast your ballot, but it provides clear information about the voting requirements in each state. For example, this tool outlines the 14 states with new voting restrictions and confirms whether you"ll need photo ID, proof of citizenship or other identification when you hit the polls.
Google: Google offers personalized ballot information and voting locations based on common search phrases like, "Where do I vote?" or "Who"s on my ballot?" This follows Google"s previous initiatives to help citizens vote early or in person and get people registered on time. The company is also sending out alerts straight to potential voters" phones with information about polling places and restrictions.
Who and what to vote for
Vote411: Powered by the League of Women Voters Education Fund, Vote411 features ballot details and information about candidates for national and local elections. Simply enter your address and see what your ballot has to offer. Keep in mind that information about specific candidates is provided by the campaigns themselves, meaning some candidates are simply missing platforms altogether. Vote411 also provides polling places for those who want to triple-check that they have the correct location.
USA.gov: If Vote411 doesn"t offer information on your candidates, go directly to the source. USA.gov makes it easy to find your official state election site -- just choose your state from the dropdown menu to be taken directly to your local, official voting information hub.
Election day reminders and tools
HelloVote: This is a good one for all the forgetful, stressed or overwhelmed folks out there. HelloVote sends you text messages with your polling location, election day reminders including a calendar invite, details on voter ID laws and other important information. Text "HELLO" to 384-387 or enter your phone number on the HelloVote website to take advantage of these SMS tools.
HelloVote comes from Fight for the Future, a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that advocates for internet rights and freedoms.
Electionland: Once you get to the polls, if you see instances of intimidation, attempts at suppression or voter fraud in action, text "ELECTIONLAND" to 69866 or submit a report directly on the website. Electionland is an initiative led by the independent, non-profit journalism outlet ProPublica and a handful of news organizations from across the country, including Google News Lab, WNYC and The New York Times.
Google Trends powers the real-time Electionland map that shows instances of people searching for long wait times, provisional ballots, inactive voter status, voter intimidation and voting machine problems across the country.
Hillary for America: This one clearly comes from the Hillary Clinton camp, but it"s a useful service regardless of your political preferences. If you have a voting question, get an answer from a team of more than 50 staffers and volunteers by tweeting @HFA, posting on Clinton"s Facebook page or texting "QUESTION" to 47246.
Election Protection: As the largest non-partisan voter advocacy group in the nation, Election Protection has a live hotline available to answer your voting questions at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). On Monday, November 7th, the hotline is live until 8:30 PM local time in most areas. On Tuesday, November 8th (election day), the hotline will be live 30 minutes before polls open and 30 minutes after they close in each state.
The candidates on tech
Engadget election guide: Now that you know where, when and how to vote, let"s get down to the why. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein have vastly varied views on technology and science issues -- and one of these people will soon be in a position to enact nationwide change in these fields over the next four years. That means control over net neutrality, government surveillance, NASA, STEM education and the country"s response to climate change, among other topics.
In the Engadget election guide, we"ve graded each of the candidates and provided details about their stances within the science and tech industries. Study up, and once you find the candidate that best speaks to your own views, get out and vote.
