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News and Shit on Election Day:

If the margin in the presidential contest is narrow in Ohio, the winner may not be known until well into December, thanks to a labyrinthine recount procedure that ensures weeks of delay. Good lord.

Here are some recent poll numbers on the four marriage equality issues up for vote today. Some of them aren't looking too good.

Watch a voting machine refuse to accept a vote for Barack Obama. Oof. Electronic voting machines.

Being black is now a form of voter intimidation. Just FYI.

Dear Instagram users, showing your marked ballot to other people is actually illegal in many states.

Five Muslim extremists attacked a gay club in Paris beating the bouncers and spraying some attendants with tear gas.

A charity for abuse victims will use donated copies of Fifty Shades of Grey as compost and toilet paper. Neat!

No Doubt has pulled its latest music video after and issued an apology for its insensitive portrayal of Native Americans.

What's up with Molly Ringwald? Click here to find out!

Closeted Power-Bottoms for Romney!

Speaking of: Here is a great clip from a recent Romney campaign stop.

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