natalie jennings

Social media and engagement manager for politics at The Washington Post and editor of The 12.
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Every drink ever drank on Mad Men.

Scenes from my run around the hometown yesterday #picstitch

The view from my NOLA “office” this morning. (at CC’s Community Coffee House)

Gender gap GIF up there. Gender gap blog post over here. More exit poll goodies over here and here

2012swingstates:

Here’s one (presumably temporary) tattoo Obama supporter Krystle Collins of Michigan probably doesn’t regret the next day. 

This guy, on the other hand… 

2012swingstates:

Who did you vote for and why? Customize your own Election Day “I Voted” button here

A few good resources from the Post and other places: 

*The Fix’s Election Night Viewer’s Guide: What to watch for in every.single.state http://wapo.st/VvLa3Z

* How to follow the election on Twitter (hashtags, lists a MUST for making any sense of it): http://wapo.st/SPmEZy

* Our projections for Prez/House/Sen/Gov: http://wapo.st/NsLexN

* NYT’s awesome “512 Paths” let’s you see each candidate’s path to 270 electoral votes: http://nyti.ms/Ue3oH7

* Find your polling place here: http://bit.ly/XeUvxH. 

* Go to said polling place. No app for that, some things you gotta do IRL. 

* Webby-endorsed apps and news sites for following politics: http://bit.ly/PSvJl0

* Poynter’s guide to avoiding Social media #FAILs on Election day and not spreading bad info: http://bit.ly/PSvR40

Did I miss anything awesome? 

The signage was hung over the cubicles with care. Election eve! Ready to do this. (at Washington Post)

You know you’re a nerd when upon finding the two drowning clay presidential candidates next to the office kitchen sink, the thing that jumps out to you is the inconsistencies in style on the nameplates. (at Washington Post)

2012swingstates:

It’s issues week for the print Washington Post, and we have loaded WashingtonPost.com with articles and tools to help readers become informed about Mitt Romney and Barack Obama’s positions on every major policy issue.

We also want to hear from you. What issue is most on your mind as you…

Speak now, see what students in battleground states are saying here on The 12 all week.