Washington Post is reporting with tongue deeply in cheek that the GOP appears to have accidentally published a draft post congratulating Pence on his victory in last night’s debate, but two hours before the debate actually began.
The GOP declares debate victory for Mike Pence, 90 minutes before it starts
Our sincere congratulations to Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence, who, according to the Republican Party, has emerged victorious in the sole vice-presidential debate of 2016, despite it not having happened yet.
The GOP appears to have accidentally published a draft of a post congratulating Pence on his victory about two hours before the debate actually started. It's not uncommon for communications staffers to prepare statements in advance, of course. It is, however, unusual to make those congratulations live.
I really have not tried to write anything on KOS since new design launched. Just trying to figure out what to use as tags is such a pain.