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Old 11-07-2008, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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Yep, I got it right: 364 vs 174.

However, it will probably be 365 electoral votes once Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District (Omaha) results are announced.
Indiana went for Obama.
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Old 11-07-2008, 02:41 PM
 
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Looking back through the various predictions in this thread, I noticed that I was the only one who (following the Intrade.com "market based" lead) predicted over 350 electoral votes for Obama.

So, Obama fans, why so pessimistic? Next time, "follow the money".



How to Forecast an Election
Yeah, good job. You nailed Obama's number of electoral votes. You did, however, swap Indiana and Missouri! Other than that, you would have been perfect.
Good job...pretty cool
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Old 11-09-2008, 01:49 AM
 
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The last electoral vote went for Obama yesterday. Final: 365 / 173

As I predicted on September 9th, Omaha and surrounding areas would be a win for Obama:

2008 Presidential Election Prediction on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

FiveThirtyEight.com: Electoral Projections Done Right: Obama Wins Omaha, NE Electoral Vote; Final Tally Looks to be 365-173

http://pcd.dreamhosters.com/538/images/map_final2.png (broken link)
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Old 11-09-2008, 02:26 AM
 
Location: North Side of Indy, IN
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I predict McCain will win Florida, Virginia, NC, and possibly Pen, this will very much motiviate those in the central and western time zones and this election with be like the last two. VERY close.
hmm....yeah, not so much.
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Old 11-10-2008, 03:13 PM
 
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he will win all those plus New Hampshire
and a couple others that people are claiming are either leaning or solidly Obama

I hope you didn't bet the house on that.
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Old 11-10-2008, 05:18 PM
 
Location: Downtown Greensboro, NC
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I think part of the reason for NC's shift politically, in this election, anyway, stems from people from the northeast relocating to NC, but taking with them their liberal political identity. If you read the NC forums, its amazing to me how many have relocated from states such as PA, NJ, NY, etc.
Thanks to RTP and Charlotte the banking capital.
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