A Tribute to Steve Kornacki, the Internet’s Khaki King

As this lover set it in a tweet, “Pleased steve kornacki day to all who rejoice.”

“May your khakis be ironed,” a further weighed in, “and your sleeves rolled up neatly.”

For these baffled, no, it is not Steve Kornacki‘s birthday. And January 5th does not mark an anniversary or getaway. But, for lovers eagerly watching all around the state, it is a exclusive occasion—because Tuesday marks the Senate runoff election in Georgia and that signifies the beloved NBC and MSNBC correspondent is returning to his reliable map. 

If you did not transform on the information during the 2020 presidential election, it really is most likely you skipped Kornacki’s just one-of-a-sort vote tabulations and map investigation as he stored enthusiasts attuned to how the race was heading pretty much by the next. Outfitted with a pair of signature khakis and a touchscreen digital map for circling and undertaking quick math with undeniable fervor, Kornacki experienced speedily garnered his have fan club. Cue the “Twitter’s boyfriend,” “Map Daddy” and “Chart Throb” headlines.