More money is spent celebrating an election than actually holding one.
This one is tougher than most because caterers from both sides are declaring victory. The Democratic and Republican party planners are trying to book rooms and parties for their sides. This is especially true of lobbyists whose quality of celebration can affect legislation for the next four years. Democratic and Republican caterers have brought in lawyers from all over the country to fight their battles. The reason so much is at stake is that no matter which candidate wins the election, the courts may still decide who gets the sushi at the Inauguration.