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The Wait Is the Hardest Part

If you've already voted and already memorized the Slate tipsheet for tonight's returns, you may be feeling like I am: anxious, restless, hovering uncertainly in the intense stillness before this evening's big noise. Futile attempts at normalcy shut down at least an hour ago. If you're unable to rip yourself from your laptop, scroll through this terrific visual summary of all we have weathered to get here. (Sinbad and the Snipers of Tuzla!)  It should help get you closer to Indiana o'clock--I mean 6 p.m. Eastern.