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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: AdmiralViscen on November 04, 2008, 01:17:33 PM

Title: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 04, 2008, 01:17:33 PM: Vote ye!
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: ch1nchilla on November 04, 2008, 01:49:57 PM: Everything will be closed at 11 EST, right? So I'm thinking it'll take a couple hours to get it all sorted out, meaning at least midnight.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Trent Dole on November 04, 2008, 01:51:06 PM: It's to the benefit of the media to keep things seemingly suspenseful so they'll drag it out for as long as they can.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 04, 2008, 01:54:01 PM: Quote
7 p.m. -- Polls close in Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.

If Virginia is called quickly for Obama, it means he likely wins the presidential race and Democrats across the country will have a huge night. If it's not called early, it's could be an indication that white undecided voters are breaking to McCain. Prepare for an hour long discussion of the "Bradley effect." If Georgia or Indiana are called early for Obama, it's a leading indicator for a landslide.

In Kentucky, all eyes are on the fate of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

7:30 p.m. -- Polls close in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia.

Obama victories in North Carolina or Ohio likely seal the deal for him. An Obama win in West Virginia means start looking for Obama coattails in close House and Senate races.

8:00 p.m. -- Polls close in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

If Pennsylvania is called early for Obama, McCain cannot win. His only real path to the presidency at this point requires he win the Keystone State. An Obama win in Missouri once again means a likely landslide in the electoral college.

9:00 p.m. -- Polls close in Colorado and New Mexico.

Polls indicate both of these swing states should go to Obama. Early calls in each state will have Obama racking up electoral votes quickly.

10:00 p.m. -- Polls close in Iowa, Montana, and Nevada.

If Obama wins in Montana and Nevada, we're looking at a possible political realignment of the Mountain West of the United States.

11:00 p.m. -- Polls close in California and North Dakota.

California is the biggest state of them all with 55 electoral votes and may put Obama over the top. If the election hasn't been decided by now, it's probably become an interesting night for the McCain campaign and Republicans. However, an Obama win in North Dakota means we're witnessing a landslide.

States like NC, Virginia, and Colorado could get called before 10pm, and if they go Obama's way we'll know who the next president of the US is

The election won't be "called" at 10PM though since no one will be at 270, but I think we'll know who's going to win by that time, maybe 11PM
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Bloodwake on November 04, 2008, 01:58:03 PM: I'm going to go ahead and estimate 11 PM, since elections have a tendency lately to be fucked up.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Tauntaun on November 04, 2008, 02:04:52 PM: 11:30. ???
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on November 04, 2008, 02:09:54 PM: When McCain wins
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Akala on November 04, 2008, 02:11:08 PM: I'm going with 11:30, but hope it's sooner. I want closure today.

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Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: duckman2000 on November 04, 2008, 03:36:16 PM: Q1 2009
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on November 04, 2008, 03:43:45 PM: 11 PM CST

McCain concession by 11 AM CST tomorrow
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: xnikki118x on November 04, 2008, 03:55:55 PM: Quote from: Thanks But No Thanks link=topic=26238.msg687863#msg687863
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8:00 p.m. -- Polls close in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.[/b]

If Pennsylvania is called early for Obama, McCain cannot win. His only real path to the presidency at this point requires he win the Keystone State.

One more vote for Obama from PA over here! BLUE STATE BLUE STATE!
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on November 04, 2008, 03:56:33 PM: I heard that because of Obama's coal comment, PA will be a huge McCain win!
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 04, 2008, 04:00:40 PM: It will be over at 11:01 EST at the latest. As soon as the polls close in CA, OR and WA, they will get called for Obama. That's 70 some odd electoral votes. I could see Missouri, North Dakota, Montana, and maybe Georgia still not called at that point, but Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio etc will all be called by 11.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 04, 2008, 09:23:58 PM: Let's bet on this and bring down the economy!
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: BlackMage on November 04, 2008, 09:52:28 PM: once the only state that matters (California) gets processed.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 04, 2008, 10:14:40 PM: Quote from: BlackMage on November 04, 2008, 09:52:28 PM
once the only state that matters (California) gets processed.

uh, Florida has been rather important lately
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 04, 2008, 11:27:03 PM: called it at 10. I'm so smart

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Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: Bloodwake on November 05, 2008, 02:06:45 AM: Today, at 11 EST, Obama just fucking won.

Meaning that I win because I called this shit.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: BlackMage on November 05, 2008, 02:22:59 AM: Quote from: Cormacaroni on November 04, 2008, 10:14:40 PM
Quote from: BlackMage on November 04, 2008, 09:52:28 PM
once the only state that matters (California) gets processed.

uh, Florida has been rather important lately

shit bitch florida was still gray by the time Obama secured victory.
Title: Re: What time do you think the election will be called by?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 05, 2008, 02:30:06 AM: Well I meant when he obviously wins, not just when California chimes in.