Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer during his election night victory rally in Chicago, November 6, 2012.
It’s Day Two of the Post-2012 Election Era. And everything we thought we knew was wrong:
- Yes, Karl Rove was the big loser of the election. But it does beg the question of whether those Super PAC donors who attempt to use their millions to influence elections should really “expect” to get something in return. (Salon)
- Yes, Nate Silver was the real winner of the 2012 vote. But Drunk Nate Silver is winning the Internet. (BuzzFeed)
- Yes, the market tanked the day after Obama’s reelection. But historically stocks do better under Democratic administrations than they do under Republican ones. (And anyway, it wasn’t his fault.) (Bloomberg)
- Yes, Obama owes his win, in part, to support from young voters. But these kids at Ole Miss held a near-riot over Tuesday’s results. And meanwhile, this 80-year-old is doing a keg stand. (TIME.com)
In Other News: Joe Scarborough lost his bet with David Axelrod on the election’s outcome, and now will have to grow a mustache. Or will he? We wuz robbed. (Daily Intel)
Most Beautiful Presidential Homes in the World. Mitt Romney won’t get to live in the White House, but maybe he’d feel better after checking these out. (Flavorwire)
A Modest Proposal: Maybe sad Republicans should go see Lincoln this weekend. Faith in Democracy: restored. (TIME.com)
They Call Her Nor’Easter Athena: Why are winter storms suddenly getting named? It’s not just for gratuitous Billy Joel references. (Mental Floss)
Foxconn Looking to Open U.S. Factory: Looking for a soul crushing job that could lead you to contemplate mass suicide? They’re hiring. (Business Insider)
What is Moot doing on Rick Santorum’s homepage? We can’t even. (The Daily Wh.at)
Can’t Touch This: Obama gloats, MC Hammer-style. (BuzzFeed)