The Tyranny of the Election Needle
Briefly

There is no good way to consume Election Night information anymore, if there ever was. Cable news is loud and exhausting, while social media brings unfettered commentary.
The New York Times offers a digital gauge that estimates the outcome of the race in real-time based on polling data, presenting a percentage chance for victory.
News anchors report endlessly on live events from different states, often leading to confusion for viewers, particularly with complex digital interfaces for election results.
Wrangling data from over 100,000 precincts across six time zones, to provide updates on election results, is a monumental yet chaotic chore.
Read at The Atlantic
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