• entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org
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    The votes will be counted before electors are appointed. The news networks are just calling it in advance whenever it’s clear which way it will go. It’s their job.

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      The news media creates reality as the people see it. People make decisions based on their perception of reality that inform their political decisions. Therefore the news media is part of democracy, and it must construct reality democratically. That means waiting until the votes are counted.

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        Not sure I understand. They don’t call it until after the polls close. How could calling it after the polls close influence people’s political decisions?