The media reports the results of the 1960 Presidential Election as they come in.

The media reports the results of the 1960 Presidential Election as they come in.

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The election lead fluctuates initially, but Kennedy gains a comfortable lead as returns come in from the East and Midwest. The Democratic candidate is ahead in 17 states with 192 electoral votes as the night progresses.

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What is the status of the lead as mentioned in the text?

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Who is taking the lead according to the text?

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How many states is the Democratic candidate reported to be ahead in?

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What is the total number of electoral votes mentioned in the text?

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What happens as the night wears on?

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