New York Magazine

Every time a Republican concedes, the D.J. in the ballroom plays "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. The tune is now on in honor of John Spencer.

A journalist next to me remarks that at this event in 1994, "you could feel the air get sucked out." But tonight Willie Colon is onstage playing a trombone and singing the national anthem, dedicated to "everyone in harm's way." In the back of the ballroom, a guy walks with a sign reading: "One step, two years to the White House."

The D.J. switched it up to "Tainted Love." Is this a reference to John Spencer's much-discussed crush on Hillary Clinton? In his concession speech, Spencer did say they had a nice talk. His heart will go on, even if his career does not.