***Filed at 3.40am***
President Trump. Let that sink in.
Donald Trump has taken Ohio, and he has taken it comfortably. In fact projections suggest a whopping 12-point lead. It is a vital win, affording him 18 electoral votes, and justifies his tireless campaigning in the State.
At the time of writing, the New York Times forecast that there is an 86% likelihood that the Republican candidate will be elected the President of the United States. This makes a mockery of all the pre-election polls.
— adi (@adi_txt) November 9, 2016
The Clinton coalition is really problematic as far as the Electoral College goes. https://t.co/W5umtf2oY2 pic.twitter.com/pyllXZKrcx
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) November 9, 2016
The odds for a Trump victory have also been slashed, as America and the world holds its breath…
After polls close in additional states at 10pm ET the odds favor #Trump. #ElectionNight
Hillary Clinton +240
Donald Trump -300— OddsShark (@OddsShark) November 9, 2016
Betting markets now have Trump at 73.3% to win. Started today at 18.3%.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) November 9, 2016
1/4 for Trump now. Well done America, you've really fucked that one up
— Jonathan (@jonnyescott) November 9, 2016