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

[Varitek]

incidentally, SUCK IT CHRIS SHAYS

 

[phanan]

Come on, Indiana. Pull this one out.

 

[deep]

Popular vote

Obama 50%

McCain 49%


that is terrible

that is worse than Bush in 2004

I sure hope those Obama numbers go up.

 

[phanan]

incidentally, SUCK IT CHRIS SHAYS

And the last New England Republican congressman falls...

 

[toscano]

Popular vote

Obama 50%

McCain 49%


that is terrible

that is worse than Bush in 2004

I sure hope those Obama numbers go up.

Wait till California...........

 

[Tiger Edge]

Better?

 

[randhail]

As the resident Fairfield County guy here, I'm not so much surprised that Shays lost, but it's the margin - he got a thumping. Things are changing even in Stepford!

 

[corianderstem]

I didn't mind seeing the flashy picture once, but people kept quoting it, so I had to keep seeing it!

But thanks.

 

[phanan]

Popular vote

Obama 50%

McCain 49%


that is terrible

that is worse than Bush in 2004

I sure hope those Obama numbers go up.

It will.

Along with the fact that the west coast isn't included yet, you've still got actual votes being added in states already called for.

In NY, for example, it's only at 38%, and Obama is up by nearly 700,000 already. So it's not out of the question that Obama would double that margin before it is all said and done.

The popular vote takes longer and therefore is playing catch up to the electoral votes.

 

[Tiger Edge]

I'm already seeing the "world is coming to an end as we know it!" status updates from Republican friends. Give me a break. In 2004, I was sad for a day and then I moved on.

 

[pgv]

So on the British news channels and the BBC, they're basically declaring it an Obama win without an actual, official declaration - what are the stateside press relaying? After the 2000 craziness, I doubt they're saying anything too firm yet.

 

[sue4u2]

My dad said that he heard when he voted early that the early votes are the first ones counted.

That could be true. I was surprised at the number of Obama supporters around me in line just before 7 this morning. Was good to have like minded people around. Even though I heard one guy further back say he was really scared, and I don't think he was referring to Obama loosing.
(my state is still ruby red.. and I'll never understand why???)

 

[ntalwar]

They were called, or that's your prediction?

I'll call VA for Obama, given the large number of votes in the Northern Va. counties still left to be counted.

 

[corianderstem]

Two senior McCain aides see "no path to victory" given results so far.

omg yay

 

[Varitek]

oh noes, cnn gives texas and mississippi to mccain

 

[namkcuR]

I'm already seeing the "world is coming to an end as we know it!" status updates from Republican friends. Give me a break. In 2004, I was sad for a day and then I moved on.

Yeah, I'm over 2004. But not over 2000. 2000 hurt too much.

 

[deep]

Wait till California...........

It will.

Along with the fact that the west coast isn't included yet, you've still got actual votes being added in states already called for.

In NY, for example, it's only at 38%, and Obama is up by nearly 700,000 already. So it's not out of the question that Obama would double that margin before it is all said and done.

The popular vote takes longer and therefore is playing catch up to the electoral votes.

Yes,

I figure the West Coast, CA, OR, WA will break big for Obama perhaps by 20%

and they are about 20% of the population.


So how much will Obama win by natinally?

4% , 5%, 7% isn't that what the polls have all said?

 

[corianderstem]

Was anyone all that confident in Kerry? I mean, the guy was as exciting as a bottle of ketchup.

 

[randhail]

Was anyone all that confident in Kerry? I mean, the guy was as exciting as a bottle of ketchup.

but he was a windsurfer - that makes him exciting!

 

[snowbunny00774]

anyone want to talk concession speeches...acknowledgements...anything along those lines?

 

[Tiger Edge]

Was anyone all that confident in Kerry? I mean, the guy was as exciting as a bottle of ketchup.

HEINZ KETCHUP?????

My dad still buys Hunts. He hasn't bought Heinz since 2003. Give me a freaking break.

Heinz tastes better.

 

[JOFO]

I have a (friend) that works for Fox News.....
he says he's gonna move to the British Virgin Islands....
I told him to relax....
get out of Fox.....
but I felt like saying don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.......

 

[corianderstem]

I'm sure they have to at least wait until the pacific time zone polls close. Poor AK and HI will just have to suck it up knowing their votes don't count at all for the presidential race.

 

[phanan]

Was anyone all that confident in Kerry? I mean, the guy was as exciting as a bottle of ketchup.

Heinz ketchup, right?

EDIT: Tiger Edge beat me to it.

 

[corianderstem]

HEINZ KETCHUP?????

I didn't even think of that.

 

[snowbunny00774]

Was anyone all that confident in Kerry? I mean, the guy was as exciting as a bottle of ketchup.

nice - heinz sending you a check for that? there is no bad advertising

 

[yolland]

McCain's lead is back down to under 4000 in Indiana...chomping fingernails, pen, and paper between sips of wine...

C'mon, c'mon...we haven't gone blue since f***in' Lyndon Johnson!!!

 

[corianderstem]

Uh oh, yolland's breaking out the curse words. She must be excited!

 

[zonelistener]

I'm sure they have to at least wait until the pacific time zone polls close. Poor AK and HI will just have to suck it up knowing their votes don't count at all for the presidential race.

I believe the polls in HI close the same time CA closes.

 

[corianderstem]

Hm, interesting. I know they said Alaska's don't close until 1:00 am EST, so I wonder why Alaska gets to have the extra time but not Hawaii.