Will Bailey's California 47th Tracking and Exit Polls

Will Bailey relays tracking and exit poll data over the phone to Sam from California amid Northwest Lobby chaos on Election Night; the figures show the campaign still leading in the 47th district despite late risks. Sam absorbs the update while Josh stands nearby, the numbers fueling quick strategy talk on protecting drive-time gains as Charlie herds guests and others hustle around them.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Tone, Optics, and an Unsettling Exit Poll

Will Bailey's tracking and exit-poll packet functions as the immediate data trigger—its unexpected Democratic strength converts a planning conversation into a live tactical problem, demanding hourly check-ins and reallocation of attention.

Before: Compiled by Will's team in California and ready for transmission.

After: Transmitted to Sam; prompts instructions to monitor hourly and alters staff focus.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Will Bailey's Quietly Defiant Call

Will Bailey's California 47th tracking and exit-poll data functions as the argumentative nucleus of the phone exchange—its disagreement with exits creates the basis for hope and the satellite request.

Before: Held by Will and his field team in California as current tracking information.

After: Communicated to Sam in the call; persists as a data point that will inform satellite allocation and campaign triage.

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