http://www.thestandard.com./node/120637/comments comments feed. en McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com. McCain, Palin win at least 265 electoral votes? http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes <p> <p> </p> <p><i><b>Judgment:</b> Not even close, which the community correctly predicted. Prediction closed, and judged at 0%. -- The Industry Standard </i></p> <p><b>Original prediction:</b> Depending on the source, current polls (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx">1</a>, <a href="http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/map/polling/index.html">3</a>, <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/president/whos-ahead/polling/index.html#US_22">4</a>, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">5</a>) currently show the Obama/McCain race relatively close with Obama leading an <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html">average</a> of +7.2 points. </p> <p>Polls, however, <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/early_exit_polls_kerry_win_1102.htm" title="2004 exit polls">have been known to be wrong</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://townhall.com/columnists/TonyBlankley">Some posit</a> that as many as 10-15% of likely voters have not firmly committed to either of the choices available. Under these conditions, it’s still possible for McCain to accomplish a stunning defeat; the contest could be much closer than what many polls show.</p> <p><b>Prediction:</b> John McCain will win <i>at least</i> 265 electoral votes in the 2008 US presidential election, according to the CNN.com website. Using the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/calculator/">CNN electoral map application</a>, this total could include wins for McCain in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Nevada. We’ve also added New Hampshire to McCain’s list. To be clear, McCain may win any states in order to achieve the 265 threshold. The states mentioned is how we derived our figures. </p> <p>Let the community decide. Place your bets below.</p> http://www.thestandard.com./predictions/mccain-palin-win-least-265-electoral-votes#comments electoral college Lifestyle people:john mccain people:Sarah Palin presidential election Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:08 -0400 Eric Hill 120637 at http://www.thestandard.com.