When it comes to political theater, the tech community isn’t always center-stage. Often tech leaders prefer to quietly exercise political influence from the wings, with a few big exceptions.
But for those civic-minded members of the tech world who do wish to be heard, Twitter is typically the medium of choice. The 140-character platform offers a glimpse into what tech luminaries make of the 2016 race in its final hours.
We rounded up tweets from entrepreneurs, tech reporters, investors and other community leaders to hear their thoughts on the culmination of a long and bizarre election. We’ll update with more as the day unfolds.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden waxed philosophical.
Brighter futures are not won through just a vote and hope, but by recognizing you are more than a check in a box.
— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 8, 2016
Today you make tomorrow.
— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 8, 2016
New York Times tech reporter Farhad Manjoo took this opportunity to throw his hat in the ring.
By the way, I wasn’t born in America. But hey, that didn’t stop you know who
— Farhad Manjoo ? (@fmanjoo) November 8, 2016
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and mogul Mike Bloomberg urged people to get to the polls.
#voteIRL pic.twitter.com/oBqiwofedp
— Susan Wojcicki (@SusanWojcicki) November 8, 2016
This election is just too important to sit out. Make your voice heard and vote today. pic.twitter.com/IgRrpfLIad
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) November 8, 2016
Investor Chris Sacca is backing female candidates, current and future.
My daughter just showed me this and then watched her dad cry with pride. #iwithherandher ?? pic.twitter.com/h2MZKPghxE
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) November 8, 2016
T-Mobile CEO John Legere endorsed voting and selfies.
I’m all for #ElectionDay selfies if it means you’re voting!! https://t.co/UJzsKW3A9w
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) November 8, 2016
Recode co-founder Kara Swisher tweeted some #FelinesForHer
They would def vote for @HillaryClinton if they had opposable thumbs pic.twitter.com/Ky4owP0fY0
— Kara Swisher (@karaswisher) November 8, 2016
Techmeme founder Gabe Rivera made an election coverage wishlist.
I think my ideal map/dashboard would start with existing projections then blend in new data from actual exit/turnout data.
— Gabe Rivera (@gaberivera) November 8, 2016
VC Nick Hanauer thinks Trump could spring for an open bar.
Cheap ass https://t.co/KmSs4U6cay
— Nick Hanauer (@NickHanauer) November 8, 2016
And Rover CTO Scott Porad voiced something many of us are thinking today.
In my opinion, election day should be a national holiday.
— Scott Porad (@scottporad) November 8, 2016