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2024 presidential election live updates (apnews.com)

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Quick reminder that this is the gold standard for election calls. The AP has a more than 99% success rate over its history.

If you need to know what's going on, this is the only sane source. PBS is relying on AP calls, but of course with a bit of a delay.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Historically, you don't want to fuck with Switzerland. We like to blow up bridges and tunnels when threatened. But we'll take your gold.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Switzerland removed explosives from critical infrastructure years ago.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sure. But it's not like we can't attach more in the future.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Too bad this won't save you from the bastards that call themselves the SVP. Those are among the extremist parties who might feel emboldened/inspired by Trump and Project 2025.