2008 U.S. Presidential Campaign Discussion Thread 12: T=zero

[Varitek]

on the french news, they are grinning and interviewing a REAL socialist.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I'm not used to being on the winning team. I don't know how to act.

 

[VintagePunk]

I would have made you a compress if you'd come here

Soaked in rum? I appreciate the thought.

 

[ladywithspinninghead]

I can't believe the same country that gave the world George Bush will give us Barack Obama. Good on you USA

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

I'm not used to being on the winning team. I don't know how to act.

*hands joyful a manual*

 

[corianderstem]

Wow, that was weird. CNN just had McCain winning NM, now they just corrected it - the percentages given were way off between the two screens.

Now they're confirming they're calling Obama for NM. That was weird.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

The college radio station I listen to just played Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin"

Seems pretty apt, huh? I got chills listening to it just now. It's a beautiful night. A night to remember. A night for Americans.

 

[DaveC]

The numbers on CBC's website are WAY different than what they've got up on television. TV is showing 200-124 and their website (which seems to be a mirror of the Associated Press's map) shows 195-70.

 

[Tiger Edge]

I thought that was weird too.

 

[pepokiss]

I'm happy for you guys


last night (well, tonight as well), REM played here in Santiago.. and I was there... and they were happy to think and knowing that last night was the last night they'd play with W as president, and were hoping to have a celebration tomorrow night, that's it TODAY...

damn... I should've gone there tonight too... I'm sure they're kicking all sorts of asses tonight.. their show last night was amazing, even playing a song they hope never play again: Disturbance at the Heron House


damn... I wish I could be there tonight... I'm sure there'll be some champaign involved

 

[corianderstem]

The college radio station I listen to just played Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin".

Ooh, good idea. I have a Peter, Paul & Mary version that I adore. I'll dig that out.

KEXP this morning was playing a bunch of great tunes in honor of election day and positive vibes: People Have the Power by Patti Smith, Peace Love and Understanding by Elvis Costello, and then they even busted out the R&H live version of Pride, which stunned me. I bet the DJ got loads of hate emails for daring to play U2 on such an "indie" radio station.

 

[Varitek]

please tell me somebody else saw karl's kreepy kookies.

 

[ntalwar]

Obama just pulled ahead in Va. (by a few thousand votes).

 

[corianderstem]

*gasp*

 

[Zoots]

I'm gonna buy the NY Times tomorrow and save it for eternity!

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

why is new mexico screwed up?

it has obama checked but the numbers are in favor of mc cain..

 

[Lila64]

Obama just pulled ahead in Va. (by a few thousand votes).

about 10,000 there

 

[corianderstem]

For those interested in tearing themselves away from the talking heads and changing numbers, The Daily Show's election special starts in a few minutes. I think it's live across all the time zones.

 

[Diemen]

Elizabeth Dole is giving her concession speech. She's making a point of mentioning that at the start of her campaign, they began by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and yes, pledging allegiance to one country under God.

I see she's learned her lesson.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Wow, that was weird. CNN just had McCain winning NM, now they just corrected it - the percentages given were way off between the two screens.

Now they're confirming they're calling Obama for NM. That was weird.

their website is still screwed up.

 

[corianderstem]

Your god is shaking his head in shame at you, Elizabeth.

 

[Varitek]

not mine

 

[corianderstem]

Not your god? Your deity of choice loves you, Varitek.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

obama has iowa.

 

[toscano]

Here I am..........Barack you like a hurricane.......

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

^

 

[randhail]

gap is down to 7000 in Indiana - Lake County at 41% reporting

 

[deep]

any predictions on how the popular vote will end up?

will it only be 2% difference?

 

[corianderstem]

Yay, Wisconsin! My fabulous blue home state.

 

[Thora]

Hi, I'm venturing in to FYM tonight. Had to join in on the party.