The Next President of the United States

[DaveShoelace]

I read yesterday William Hill said that the most money has gone on Hillary, but the greater number of small bets has gone on Trump, which by all accounts was the exact same thing that happened with Brexit.

I know a poker player who has put his entire bankroll and liferoll on Clinton winning, which given anything could happen in the next few weeks including her getting ill, some wikileaks scandal or an assassination attempt, seems particularly stupid.

[TightEnd]

Trump: “I will totally accept the results of this great and historic presidential election… if I win"

What a joker

[AndrewT]

I read yesterday William Hill said that the most money has gone on Hillary, but the greater number of small bets has gone on Trump, which by all accounts was the exact same thing that happened with Brexit.

That's because Hillary/Remain were the odds-on shots in a two-runner race - that side will always get the volume of money (cos you need to lump more on to win a decent chunk innit?)

[MintTrav]

In contrast with last night's bitter debate, Hillary had a pleasant dinner engagement tonight.

If I had asked you who you think she had dinner with, how many guesses would you have needed before you got it right?

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[Marky147]

I'd want the close protection officers between them, not that old boy

[Marky147]

The Donald's best debate performance yet

[MintTrav]

The Al Smith Dinner just before the election is a ritual that has been going on for a while. It is named after the first Catholic to run for President and is now presided over by his great-grandson, Al 4. The most expensive tables last night were $150k for ten places, but you could pick up an individual seat for as little as $2,500 if you were prepared to sit at the back.

Some previous dinners:

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The speeches from last night's dinner are well worth watching if you have time. Both Trump and Clinton have some cracking lines, though both also have some terrible unfunny ones that fall totally flat. Donald had a great start and middle but then really judged it wrong and went off the rails after that. Don't skip the introductions by Al Smith, who was the star of the night (shared with Fox anchor Maria Bartiromo in the red dress).

[TightEnd]

US Election results unfold live in the UK on BBC One & BBC News -

US 2016: Election Night in America 8th Nov http://bbc.in/2eOEUW1

[Marky147]

Was doing alright until he got to corruption, and then it was like we were back to the debates.

[Marky147]

Clinton knows how to take the piss out of herself, which helps when she then goes into the 2nd half of her speech, and steaming into Donald.

[TightEnd]

Donald J. TrumpVerified account
‏@realDonaldTrump
The results are in on the final debate and it is almost unanimous, I WON! Thank you, these are very exciting times.

[Marky147]

[The Camel]

Honestly don't think I've loved a politician more in my lifetime than Obama.

What a guy.

[Graham C]

Honestly don't think I've loved a politician more in my lifetime than Obama.

What a guy.

Agreed

[Longines]

Just awesome. Mint, are there any clues what he is likely to do next? Most ex-presidents seem to drop off the radar but I wonder if this time it might be different?