Who won the election prediction contest?
by NYRoyal on Nov 5, 2008 4:54 PM EST
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With respect, this isn't of a great deal of importance, but what else do we have to do? Complain about the next "Royals are interested in Player X" rumor? Anyway, there are no clear metrics for determining the winner of this little prediction contest. But I think there were 3 clear finalists. The semi-final election results were:
Obama +6.3
364 Electoral votes (wins North Carolina but not Missouri)
McCain concession speech starts at 11:16 EST
and your finalists:
DarthYoshi
Obama +5 points
338 Electoral votes
11:20 pm EST
RoyalRetro
Obama +6
352 Electoral votes
10:30 EST
KCBear
Obama +7.3%
364 Electoral votes
11:36 ET
All three were pretty close on each prediction. Of the three, Retro was closest on popular vote margin. KCBear nailed the electoral vote. DarthYoshi was only a few minutes off on the concession speech time.
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how did Nebraska's split vote turn out?
has that been resolved?
by royalsreview on Nov 5, 2008 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good question
An erroneous report came out late last night that it had been called for Obama, but it was too early. More returns came in, tipping the balance more towards McCain. I think McCain ended up winning it, but I haven’t seen anything official yet. That district is made up of two counties. Obama won the more populous one by a little. McCain won the less populous one buy a lot. So it is close.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Nov 5, 2008 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Missouri have a recount?
I mean, technically they’re within the margin of error, but since it doesn’t matter, they won’t go through with it, right?
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Nov 5, 2008 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would make sense for both Missouri and North Carolina to forget about a recount
Those things are expensive. When it affects the outcome of the election, then it is worth it. When it doesn’t, then just give it to the guy who got one more vote. Obama can take N.C. and McCain can take Missouri.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Nov 5, 2008 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Nov 6, 2008 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not when using the Electoral College.
Don't Stop Believing!
by KC Chris on Nov 6, 2008 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
District 2 voted for Obama, so he got one electoral vote from Nebraska
Nebraska pride
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by buddyball on Nov 11, 2008 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
retro & kcbear seem slightly more worthy
although i’m having a hard time wrapping my feeble mind around three contestants/ three categories
by royalsreview on Nov 5, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All bow down to my powers of prognostication
For my next trick, I predict the Royals trade Billy Butler for Yunieski Betancourt, Mark Teahen for Wily Taveres, sign David Ecsktiein, and finish 113-59.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Nov 5, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If you get that right too, I'm going to build an alter to you
All hail Retro. You’re out-messiahing the Obamessiah.
Very well done on the popular vote (which according to my most recent check is actually about 6.2 now, with 538 projecting that it will get up to about 6.3 based on the outstanding precincts). I was done in by my over-exuberant enthusiasm yet again. However Obama did even better on electoral vote than I predicted.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Nov 5, 2008 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Dayton a Pentacostal?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Nov 5, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope these elections don't end in violence
SBNation will need to bring in UN observers soon
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Nov 5, 2008 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll do a little post-election campaigning
According to CNN’s tally, the popular vote spread is 7%, giving me an edge in both the electoral and popular vote. Also, Retro got inside information from Bill Ayers and DarthYoshi is actually Jeremiah Wright himself.
by KCBear on Nov 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
God Damn MLB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111111111111666
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Nov 5, 2008 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the real answer is America
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by marbotty on Nov 6, 2008 12:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
KCBear appears to be the winner
The fans have spoken. KCBear, contact Will (royalsreview) to get your major award t-shirt.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Nov 7, 2008 5:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I demand a recount!
People thought they were voting for me and ended up voting for Pat Buchanan!!!!
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Nov 7, 2008 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is time for us to come together and you are ripping this community apart.
At long last sir, have you no shame?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Nov 7, 2008 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not do that to the school
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Nov 7, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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