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It was a late night for many Americans, including yours truly, as we stayed up well past our bedtimes to watch the outcome of the election. 

President-elect Donald Trump took the lead early on, with the early results playing out in his favor. But, as was proven as the night matured, it wasn’t just a mirage. It felt like — as a non-political reporter who occasionally dabbles — there wasn’t a single swing state with Harris securing a so-called easy win, even in counties that saw Biden, well, trump Trump last election.

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