You are looking live at an empty ballroom.

Not really live; I’ve just always wanted to say that. This picture was taken around 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton in downtown Burlington, where the Democrats are gathering for their victory party tonight. The only action so far: Vermont’s Giants of Televisual Journalism doing live stand-ups for the 6:00 news. Stewart Ledbetter! Be still, my heart!

I’ll be live-blogging from here, and other GMDers will be passing on their news, reactions, and analysis throughout the evening. Keep it right here!