I’m sure they do that afterwards. I just think it adds a bit of class to the proceedings. Seeing how no one knows the result until it’s announced live and everyone finds out at the same time. You see everyone’s reaction. Great drama.
Imagine FL 2000 with Bush and Gore both standing on the same stage hearing the numbers announced.
One thing for sure is these BBC announcers pull no punches. I’m surprised they don’t ask some these Labor people if they’re going to home and snuff it in the morning per A Clockwork Orange.
Nooooo, I far prefer the poll by poll bit by by results we get in the US - it’s like a sporting event. You watch 470 or so elections some are blow outs, some are real close and you just hang at the edge of your seat one each one.
Like did you watch the NY23 election last November? Can you imagine just waiting for 8 hours for the announcement of a result? Or several hours of back and forth? Give me the several hours of back and forth.