It seems that one big story of #GE2019 could be Flight of the Moderates -the departure of moderate social democrats from Labour & moderate Remainers from Conservatives. This reflects how, at a deeper level, one of the world's most stable party systems is in a state of realignment https://t.co/T0yr1CwXCW

— Matthew Goodwin (@GoodwinMJ) November 6, 2019

"It's a very personal decision, not a political one"

Labour's Tom Watson explains why he's quitting as MP and deputy leader, saying he wants to do "something new" after years in front-line politics – but adds he'll campaign for Labour during electionhttps://t.co/1RDdUfk9EE pic.twitter.com/R2OZf4oWiw

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) November 6, 2019

“Earlier this year Tom Watson was the one holding moderates back in… there will be many… who will take the view that they have been abandoned.”

Gavin Shuker – a former Labour MP – on Tom Watson's decision to step down https://t.co/kwSakP7EHf@gavinshuker | #Newsnight pic.twitter.com/UQjLGdWex7

— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) November 6, 2019

Watson had many flaws (who doesn't?) but he was the glue that held the party together in the vicious Corbynite era. Dark days ahead for Labour. And for us all. https://t.co/gDQxJcpcgZ

— Simon Ubsdell (@SimonUbsdell) November 6, 2019

Thank you @tom_watson for your service to our party and your constituents. I know you’ll continue to take on the vested interests of the Murdoch empire, big sugar companies and the gambling industry. This is not the end of our work together. pic.twitter.com/MpYLVklHdr

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 6, 2019

The most annoying thing about Tom Watson quitting is they'll be idiots out there thinking Twitter storms work

— Ian Ford (@ij_ford) November 6, 2019

Did Adam mean to tweet this? Screenshot included in case he’s deleted it by the time I quote-tweet it. https://t.co/RnqTLgKJi0 pic.twitter.com/JMrMSczReZ

— Dli O'Doir (@dli_odoir) November 6, 2019

As people rush to make political calculations about @tom_watson and anyone else – Sylvia Hermon earlier today eg- do not underestimate the basic human calculations that people make about their own lives and situations and the deeply personal decision about doing another term

— Alastair PEOPLE’S VOTE Campbell (@campbellclaret) November 6, 2019

I honestly do not recall the resignation of any Northern Ireland MP prompting such warm tribute from across the political spectrum. Speaks volumes about Lady Sylvia Hermon. #GeneralElection2019 #GE2019 pic.twitter.com/KM1HgvjolQ

— David Blevins (@skydavidblevins) November 6, 2019

MPs standing down: Tom Watson, Philip Hammond, Ken Clarke, Amber Rudd, Rory Stewart, Vince Cable.

MPs standing: Mark Francois, Jacob Rees Mogg, Cleverley, Chris Grayling, Andrew Bridgen.

At 3am, I would turn over & dismiss this as the worst nightmare possible…💛#DrLiz 💛

— Dr Liz Evenden-Kenyon 🔶️ (@EvendenKenyon) November 6, 2019

Tom Watson makes it 67 MPs standing down: 28 Conservatives, 21 from the Labour Party, 12 Independents, 3 Lib Dems, 2 from Change UK and Bercow https://t.co/wMTFD4R5Xw

— Graeme Demianyk (@GraemeDemianyk) November 6, 2019

Perhaps by morning everybody will have resigned from everything.

— Hugo Rifkind (@hugorifkind) November 6, 2019

I’m here in London, watching controversy abt why Boris Johnson is delaying release of report on Russian interference in UK politics. Bigger picture is that interference is ongoing, election is next month, & leaders too divided to protect citizens https://t.co/n1Qr93FHyy

— Samantha Power (@SamanthaJPower) November 6, 2019

As Matt Bevin refuses to concede, critics warn Kentucky GOP ‘totally gearing up to steal’ gubernatorial election
https://t.co/is49yCFYbs

— Raw Story (@RawStory) November 6, 2019

The impeachment inquiry didn't really help Republicans fire up President Trump's rural base in Kentucky and Virginia.

Here are seven lessons from last night's elections 👇https://t.co/BgeJiHE5wo

— NPR (@NPR) November 6, 2019

My latest on the KYGOV explosion:

"Trump Told Kentucky’s Voters to Make the Election About Him. They Did, and He’s Fucked."https://t.co/6UAH5B6Jrd @thedailybeast

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) November 6, 2019

I won’t be watching the Trump rally live tonight, but likely will post some highlights later. Thoughts and prayers to any hardy souls out there who will be watching the president do his thing for the third time in six nights.

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 6, 2019

Jeff Sessions will run for his old Senate seat in Alabama, mounting a stunning comeback attempt a year after he resigned amid criticism and mockery from Trumphttps://t.co/yUpWDQmVcv

— POLITICO (@politico) November 6, 2019

I was just at the White House discussing the important impact President @realDonaldTrump has made on our courts. We’ve confirmed 156 federal judges since 2017, and we’re just getting started. pic.twitter.com/FlrzwksQII

— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 6, 2019

Public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump to start next week https://t.co/JxmZ4GLCQ5 pic.twitter.com/oSumKVUbMJ

— Reuters (@Reuters) November 6, 2019

"Defense dollars for dirt – that's what was going on here… These are serious witnesses… This is going to be one of the most patriotic things they can do which is defy the President's orders…and just tell the truth" – Rep. Eric Swalwell https://t.co/vxtMjg9Tod

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) November 6, 2019

"Damning new transcripts out today from a key witness in the impeachment investigation who testifies clearly and plainly to Trump's quid pro quo in Ukraine… Amb. Taylor's searing testimony…shedding new light on his alarm over the freezing of military aid…"- @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/TEYJEVj6pY

— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) November 6, 2019

“Normally thoughtful people, such as Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), appear to be searching for a way to sound principled without voting to convict the president. But the oath makes that hard to pull off.” https://t.co/1E19ShDtoL

— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) November 6, 2019

Hey, could someone kindly show Joe Biden this headline from this morning’s Washington Post about what his former Republican colleagues are contemplating?

“Senate Republicans Consider Including Bidens in Trump Impeachment Trial”https://t.co/FI4C0XpvFy https://t.co/eZMucPm3zV

— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) November 6, 2019

God love him, Joe Biden is going to ride this dinosaur until it drops dead underneath him. Which of "his" Republican colleagues is going to have this "epiphany"? Mitch McConnell? Tom Cotton, who, on Wednesday, started pitching for the next Mexican War? https://t.co/4MHvTSp3TK

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) November 6, 2019

Headline kinda nails it:

"Former Florida AG Once Suspected of Engaging in ‘Quid Pro Quo’ with Trump to Join Impeachment Team"https://t.co/lZhl9vBwJV

— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) November 6, 2019

Appears that Trump's new impeachment messaging czar is a registered agent of Qatar. https://t.co/sml33AyIPS

— Tim Miller (@Timodc) November 6, 2019

Astonishing.@BillGates, the great philanthropist of our age, is so attached to his own wealth that he refuses to rule out voting to re-elect a white nationalist demagogue over Elizabeth Warren.https://t.co/l0AkM8eRZF

— Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites) November 6, 2019

Dogs, bruh…💪🐶😇😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/redJtG6LeU

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 6, 2019