How the Washington Post made its election-predictor tool
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May 16, 2013
Election 2012
Why The New York Times, Washington Post called the election late
The New York Times NBC called the election at 11:14 p.m. ET Tuesday night. The…
November 8, 2012
Gaffes defined and defied campaign narratives, but did they affect who won?
As Mitt Romney visited Poland this summer, Washington Post reporter Phil Rucker shouted a question…
November 8, 2012
Backgrounds become foreground in election night images
Elections provide journalists great lessons about the power of visual journalism, especially election nights. When…
November 7, 2012
Why photo of the First Couple was Obama’s most retweeted ever
Images and graphics are often the things shared most by people after an event of…
November 7, 2012
Karl Rove challenges Fox’s election-night data operation in ‘odd civil war’
Tampa Bay Times | The New York Times | Slate | The Washington Post |…
November 7, 2012
Mistakes were made, but few on election night
The 2012 election will not be remembered for what the press got wrong. News organizations…
November 7, 2012
How the Tampa Bay Times covered Election Day
Covering a presidential election in a swing state like Florida is all about preparing for…
November 7, 2012
Networks call election for President Obama before 11:30 p.m.
It turns out it wasn't such a long night after all. By 11:18 p.m. --…
November 6, 2012
5 really cool things we saw on election night
News organizations are pulling out some special efforts for election night. Here's a handful of…
November 6, 2012
What election maps look like on news sites Tuesday night
The map is a visual staple on election night. Most news sites have them on…
November 6, 2012
Len Downie Jr. will run Washington Post’s election desk Tuesday night
Former Washington Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. will be in charge of The Washington…
November 6, 2012
Journalists share election night newsroom photos
Newsrooms are a special place on Election Night -- buzzing with activity, anticipation and lots…
November 6, 2012
CNN’s Empire State Building takeover is latest election night gimmick
CNN | Tampa Bay Times On an election night, one thing you can always count…
November 6, 2012
Journalists explain why they’re not voting Tuesday
Some journalists believe they should reveal who they vote for. Others think their behavior in…
November 6, 2012
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