en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/765466 Comments by WFlaIndy http://bigjournalism.com/fross/2010/01/19/boston-globe-posts-election-results-eight-hours-before-polls-close-and-coakley-wins/#IDComment52855070 They are telling half the truth. It is true that AP tests their Election Wire system prior to election night. HOWEVER, AP also sends out repeated warnings to editors and news managers notifying them of the test and making clear that the test should not be reported. So basically, someone seriously fell down on their job. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:13:37 +0000 http://bigjournalism.com/fross/2010/01/19/boston-globe-posts-election-results-eight-hours-before-polls-close-and-coakley-wins/#IDComment52855070