I don't say that because of the outcome but because they appeared to go about it in a very scientific way. They had algorithms that projected unreported precincts with a very high degree of accuracy so early in the evening, you could see that states like WI, MI, and PA were trending Trump's way. They effectively had the race called for Trump by 9:30PM when the other news outlets hedged for hours and hours before finally making their calls.
Watching that NYT needle move rapidly and inexorably in Trump's direction was the highlight of my evening.
ME TOO! The needle! It was a visual euphoria. Honestly. We had a few people over and I and my friend, James, were watching the NY Times coverage and the rest were watching FOX NEWS. We kept telling them the election was over and they weren’t buying it. It was hysterical. And you’re right, the way the NY Times predicted the remaining Counties and explained it was fascinating. Give the devil its due on this one.